E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Polaris Scrambler 850×
Yamaha Grizzly EPS SE×
Kawasaki Bayou 250×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
850 / 51.87
686 / 41.86
228 cc / 13.91
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 850 / 51.87 ✓ | 686 / 41.86 | 228 cc / 13.91 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | No | Yes | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | No |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | No | Yes | – |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | No | – | – |
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| Body Material | Composite | Plastic | – |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | No | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting | Halogen | LED | 30W x 2 halogen ✓ |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Light | – |
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| Tachometer | Standard | – | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Voltage Meter | Standard | – | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 680.4 / 1500 | 599.7 / 1322 | 204.1 / 450 |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | No | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Light Guard | No | No | No |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | No | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Instumentation | – | – | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 66 / 44 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Final Drive Ratio | – | – | 4.68 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 24 ✓ |
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| Engine Detail | – | – | 228cc, Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 6 Limited | Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months - Warranty 12 Months ✓ |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Make | – | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | Yes | No |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver | Driver |
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| Decal Kit | – | Standard | – |
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| Brush Guard | – | Yes | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Fog Lights | – | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | – | Standard | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubeless | Tubeless |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | 728 / 330.2 | 426 / 193 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | Yes | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Kill Switch Tether Cord | – | Standard | – |
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| Engine Braking | – | Standard | K-EBC |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Polaris | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | Japan | Japan |
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| Performance |
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| Horsepower Brake hp | 78 ✓ | – | – |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | 58.2 | – | – |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | 7 ✓ | 12.2 | – |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Power | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | No | No | – |
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| Storage |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | Front | – |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | – | – | Woodsman Green, Polar White or Sunbeam Red |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 262 / 10.3 ✓ | 231 / 9.1 | 114 / 4.5 |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Suspension Rear | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double Wishbone | Semi-independent Quad-Link with dual shocks with 4.5 in. travel |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | Yes | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 229 / 9 ✓ | 193 / 7.6 | 114 / 4.5 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double Wishbone | Single A-arm, independent with 4.5 in. travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Drum |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual drums |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | No | No | – |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric | Solid state with electronic ignition backup |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | 42 | 44 ✓ | – |
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| Carborator Count | 0 | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | Mikuni | Mikuni | Mikuni |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Mikuni VM24SS ✓ |
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| Compression Ratio | 11:1 ✓ | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.43in. x 2.81in. | 4.02in. x 3.31in. | 2.72in. x 2.4 in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87mm x 71.5mm | 102mm x 84mm ✓ | 69.0mm x 61.0mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 1.16 | 0.94 | 0.56 |
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| Engine Make | ProStar | – | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Parallel Twin | Single-Cylinder | single cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid | Liquid | Air-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | four-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 8 ✓ | 4 | 2 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 4-valves | 2-valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2091 / 82.32 | 2070 / 81.48 | 1781 / 70.1 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1230 / 48.6 | 1229 / 48.4 | 1021 / 40.2 ✓ |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 890 / 35 | 917 / 36.1 | 729 / 28.7 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 11.3 / 25 | 49.9 / 110 | 20 / 44 ✓ |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Payload Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 131 / 290 ✓ | – | 130 / 286.6 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 19.9 / 5.25 | 18.2 / 4.8 | 9.84 / 2.6 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | Yes |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 14 ✓ | 12 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 26 | 26 | 22 |
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| Tires Rear | CST: 26 x 10-14 | Maxxis AT26 x 10 - 12 MU06Y | AT22x10-10 tubeless |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 14 ✓ | 12 | 9 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 26 | 26 | 21 |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Front | CST: 26 x 8-14 | Maxxis AT26 x 8 - 12 MU05Y | AT21x8-9 tubeless |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Diff Lock Location | Rear | Front | – |
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| Driveline Make | On-Demand | On-Command | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Shaft |
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| Transmission Make | Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT) | UltraMatic | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Five-speed-plus reverse with automatic clutch |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 333 / 735 ✓ | – | 183.3 / 404 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1346 / 53 | 1250 / 49.2 ✓ | 1115.1 / 43.9 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 290 / 11.5 ✓ | 287 / 11.3 | 154.9 / 6.1 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1230 / 48.4 ✓ | 1252 / 49.3 | 1038.9 / 40.9 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tire Make | CST | Maxxis | Dunlop |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Bumper | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (850cc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Polaris Scrambler 850
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Polaris Scrambler 850
- Heavier than the 2020 Polaris Scrambler 850
Comparing 2020 Polaris Scrambler 850 vs 2020 Yamaha Grizzly EPS SE vs 2007 Kawasaki Bayou 250 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2020 Polaris Scrambler 850 has the largest displacement at 850cc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2020 Polaris Scrambler 850 is the lightest at 333kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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