2012 Polaris Sportsman® XP® 850 HO EPS

2012 Polaris Sportsman® XP® 850 HO EPS pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2012
Parent Company
Polaris
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Make
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® XP® 850 HO EPS
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2009
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$9,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
70
Displacement (cc/ci)
850 / 51.9
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
40
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Reverse
Yes
Primary Drive (Front Wheel/Rear Wheel)
Shaft / Shaft
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
No
Limited Slip Differential
Standard
Limited Slip Differential Location
Rear
Differential Lock
Standard
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
83.3 / 2114
Width (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1289
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53 / 1346
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
12 / 305
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
773 / 351.4
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1500 / 680.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.09
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Composite
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Optional
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Optional
Skid Plate
Standard
Safety Flag
Optional
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Type
Power
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.3 / 260
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Maxxis®
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire Diameter (in)
26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
26
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 8-14
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 10-14
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Rear Hitch
Standard
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Winch
Optional
Roller Fairlead
Optional
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Height (in/mm)
37 / 940
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Front Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rack Rails
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
240 / 110
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Optional
Windshield
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Plow Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Love IT!!!!!!!!
    By Nick Meeks (I am an Owner) on Mar 07, 2013

    bought an 850 xp eps and love it have taken it to the mountains and sand dunes have no complaints its just awesome stands up and kicks but with everything i throw at it and puts the artic cat lovers in there place and keeps there mouth shut when they want to run there mouth about polaris bring it ...

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  • Astonishing power and performance
    By Jason Berrey (I am an Owner) on Sep 28, 2012

    I am amazed at the performance that this machine delivers. I recently traded in my 2010 Sportsman 550 EPS for this machine and first of all, could not believe the value my 550 retained on a trade-in. Secondly, it feels like virtually the same machine in all aspects except power. A buddy's (2007) ...

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  • Great ATV
    By Gyula (I am an Owner) on Jul 08, 2012

    I just purchased this quad a few days ago. I test drove a 700 Yamaha Grizzly and a Kawasaki Brute Force 300. Believe it or not, the little 300 put up quite a challenge. The Sportsman had better suspension and engine braking than the Grizzly. I also liked the color and wheel/tire offerings with ...

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  • Simply Amazing!
    By Derek (I am an Owner) on Mar 20, 2012

    Was amazed by the 850 in the showroom and in test drives. Now with one of my own it is amazing every time I ride it! From performance in bumps, mud, crawling thru thick timber it just flat out is the best. the power is smooth and never ends. The power steering is superb to the Can Am and polaris ...

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