2015 Polaris Sportsman® 850 SP

2015 Polaris Sportsman® 850 SP pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$9,999
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2015
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 850 SP
Year
2015
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
77 / 57.5
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
87 / 3.43
Stroke (mm/in)
71.5 / 2.81
Displacement (cc/ci)
850 / 51.9
Compression Ratio
11:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Tire Diameter (in)
26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
26
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire (Full Spec)
26 X 8-14
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
26 X 10-14
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.3 / 260
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Power
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.94
Width (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1289
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53 / 1346
Turning Radius (ft)
7
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.5 / 292
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
11.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
767 / 349
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
575 / 261
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1500 / 680.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 19.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.09
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
37 / 940
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Composite
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
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 Location
Rear
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Size (in/cm)
1.25 / 3.2
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Number Of Discs
0
Power Outlet
Standard
Heated
No
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
0
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
120 / 55
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
6 reviews
  • Love Love Love
    By Thomas (I am an Owner) on Apr 12, 2017

    I'm in my mid 50's. I've been riding ATV's since the trx 250 Honda 3 wheelers in the 80's. I've owned at least 20 if not 25 new units in the last 40 years. This 2015 Polaris 850 HO SP is the cats meow! It has power you can't use all of, handling like a corvette and the ride. Ohhhh that ride. Main ...

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  • I bought a lemon
    By 1852542466 () on Jun 16, 2016

    3" lift, clutch kit, 29.5 outlaws.

    Blew the front diff with one axle break. Blew reverse chain, now possibly blew my rear diff. Compared to all the other bikes I see going all out in the mud they have no issues. I don't even get on my bike very hard at all in the mud and I come up with ...

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  • Love our 850's!
    By Karin Palan (I am an Owner) on Apr 30, 2016

    My husband has a 2013 850 xp. I had an 2002 Sportsman 500, which I loved, however, after riding his with EPS AND his being a 2 stroke on a really rocky trail one day, I decided to sell mine and buy an 850. Due to a few previous brain injuries from horses and boating, I am very sensitive yo vibration ...

    My husband and Dad went hunting with some men from out of state who brought their atv's with them, our families Polaris just kept on trekking with no issues ever, they had a Honda, a Can Am and a Yamaha, all of them had issues in our Colorado high country. Maybe they just weren't set up for our elevation, but they were walking

    Some of my girlfriends feel the seat is a little wider for them, but growing up on horses my whole life, it's not wide at all!

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  • nothing but a lemon
    By J.G (I am an Owner) on Mar 08, 2016

    Bought brand new out of crate and have had nothing but issues.

    Front differential has gone twice, not even 40 KM between fixes.

    $2300 to repair. up to date I have spent almost $6000 to the repair shop. not to mention all the time I didn't get to ride with my friends who drive way harder ...

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  • Best machine ever.
    By Tony Parisi (I am an Owner) on Jul 24, 2015

    Today I took out my new Polaris. I live in northern Nevada, high sierras.

    The last Polaris I owned was in 2005. They have come along way. Today they have power steering and a lot more power. I took it on a 29 mile break-in and was amazed on the comfort of ride. The power steering took ...

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  • Polaris all the way!!!!
    By Sam (I am an Owner) on Jul 10, 2015

    My dad in 2004 bought a Polaris 500 and after seeing what they could do, in 2006 bought my self a Yamaha kodiak 450. The kodiak broke down and the Polaris is still running!! In 2015 we both went to upgrade and got two Polaris 850 twins, we got a super deal and then went to the trail haven't had any ...

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