E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
2 of 3 selected:
Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi Power Steering×
Polaris Sportsman 850×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493 / 30.08
850 / 51.87
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493 / 30.08 | 850 / 51.87 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | – |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver |
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| Brush Guard | No | – |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Composite |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Gauge |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | Standard | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 599.7 / 1322 | 680.4 / 1500 |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | Receiver |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard |
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| Light Guard | No | No |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 7 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard |
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| Hand Guards | – | No |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | – | No |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Tachometer | – | Standard |
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| Voltage Meter | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 55 / 120 ✓ |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Rails Location | – | Rear |
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| Payload Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 261 / 575 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Driveline Make | – | On-Demand |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 350 / 772 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | No |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | – | 42 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Mikuni |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 1.1 |
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| Engine Make | – | ProStar |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 12 Limited ✓ | – |
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| Parent Company | Suzuki | Polaris |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | USA |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Power | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | Standard | – |
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| Shock Cover | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes | – |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | 0 ✓ |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | – | 58.2 |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 919 / 36.2 ✓ | 940 / 37 |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 0.6 | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2149 / 84.60 | 2115 / 83.28 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 196 / 7.7 | 262 / 10.3 ✓ |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 170 / 6.7 | 229 / 9 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | – |
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| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11:1 ✓ |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.44in. x 3.23in. | 3.43in. x 2.81in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 87mm x 71.5mm ✓ |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Parallel Twin |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 8 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 4-valves |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1214 / 47.8 | 1209 / 47.6 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1285 / 50.6 ✓ | 1290 / 50.8 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 259 / 10.2 | 292 / 11.5 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1285 / 50.6 ✓ | 1346 / 53 |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.37 | – |
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| Rear Storage Well | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Storage Well | Standard | Standard |
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| Fender Storage Location | Front | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | – |
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| Front Rack | Standard | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 17.5 / 4.6 | 19.9 / 5.3 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Rear | Carlisle AT 25 X 10-12 | CST 26 x 10-14 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 2.27 | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 |
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| Tires Front | Carlisle AT 25 X 8-12 | CST 26 x 8-14 ✓ |
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| Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless | – |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle | CST |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Rear |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | Rear |
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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 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission Make | Quadmatic | Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT) |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 714 / 324 ✓ | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ |
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| Performance |
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| Horsepower Brake hp | – | 78 ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ 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 Sportsman 850
✓ 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
Comparing 2019 Suzuki KingQuad 500 AXi Power Steering vs 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2020 Polaris Sportsman 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 Sportsman 850 is the lightest at 350kg (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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