| Polaris' profilation of this bike | 
  | The Sportsman XP has a new engine, chassis, driveline, power assist steering, front suspension, shocks, super ergonomics, and then some! Put it all together, and the results are a plush ride with a whole lot more power. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2009 | 
    | Type | ATV | 
| Price as new | US$ 8999.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 4.0   Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 850.0 ccm (51.87 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Twin, four-stroke | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor. 40mm Dual-Throttle Bodies, EFI | 
    | Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front suspension | Short Long Arm (SLA) 9´ / 22.9 cm travel | 
    | Rear suspension | Short Long Arm (SLA) 10.25´ / 26.0 cm travel | 
    | Front tire | 26-8R14 | 
    | Rear tire | 26-10R14 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc. Single-Lever Hydraulic 4-wheel disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 355.6 kg (784.0 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 940 mm (37.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1289 mm (50.7 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2114 mm (83.2 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 1209 mm (47.6 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 305 mm (12.0 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1346 mm (53.0 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 19.90 litres (5.26 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Stealth Black, Sunset Red,
Sagebrush Green, Mossy Oak Break-Up. Standard Paint or Camo. | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | Automatic PVT, 2WD/AWD/AWD with ADC. | 
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        | Further information | 
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