Built around Polaris's atv motorcycle platform, the 2021 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 utilizes a 850 cc (51.9 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 91.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Sportsman Touring 850 measures 365 kg (805 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.68 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,448 mm (57 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Within MotoLibrary's Polaris archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2021 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
91.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.68 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement850.0 ccm (51.87 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsProstar engine
Power78.0 HP (56.9 kW))
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
DrivelineAutomatic PVT P/R/N/L/H
Chassis
Front SuspensionStraight Dual A-Arm
Front Travel229 mm (9.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionStraight Dual A-Arm
Rear Travel260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheelbase1448 mm (57.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre26/8-14
Rear Tyre26/10-14
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
WheelsCast aluminum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight365.0 kg (804.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2137 HP/kg
Overall Height1479 mm (58.2 inches)
Overall Length2197 mm (86.5 inches)
Overall Width1209 mm (47.6 inches)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsNavy Blue
InstrumentsAll Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Two Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Volt Meter, Coolant Temperature, Hi-Temp Light, Clock, DC Outlet
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Power
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
