Built around Polaris's atv motorcycle platform, the 2010 Polaris Sportsman 850 pairs a 850 cc (51.9 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
On the scales, the Sportsman 850 measures 355.2 kg (783 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 940 mm (37 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,346 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Polaris archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2010 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
940 mm (37 in)
Engine
Displacement850.0 ccm (51.87 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Front SuspensionDual A-Arm 9 in. (22.9 cm) Travel
Rear SuspensionDual A-Arm, Rolled 10.25 in. (26 cm) Travel
Wheelbase1346 mm (53.0 inches)
Ground Clearance305 mm (12.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre26/8-14
Rear Tyre26/10-14
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight355.2 kg (783.0 pounds)
Seat Height940 mm (37.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2115 mm (83.3 inches)
Overall Width2,115 mm (83.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsIndy Red, Sage Green, Mossy Oak Break-Up
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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