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2023 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition
2023 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Polaris
Polaris
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition
Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition
Model Code
A23SXN85A4
A23SXN85A4
Color
Titanium Metallic
Titanium Metallic

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front / Rear - Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake

Parking - Park In-Transmission / Lockable Hand Lever

Engine Braking System (EBS) - Equipped

Front / Rear - Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake

Parking - Park In-Transmission / Lockable Hand Lever

Engine Braking System (EBS) - Equipped

Wheels
14 in. (35.6 cm) Aluminum
14 in. (35.6 cm) Aluminum
Tires

Front - 30 x 9.5 Outlaw 2

Rear - 30 x 9.5 Outlaw 2

Front - 30 x 9.5 Outlaw 2

Rear - 30 x 9.5 Outlaw 2

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 88 in. (224 cm)
Overall - 88 in. (224 cm)
Height
Overall - 50.4 in. (128 cm)
Overall - 50.4 in. (128 cm)
Width
Overall - 50 in. (127 cm)
Overall - 50 in. (127 cm)
Weight
Estimated Dry - 921 lb. (417 kg)
Estimated Dry - 921 lb. (417 kg)
Ground Clearance
13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
Wheelbase
53 in. (134.6 cm)
53 in. (134.6 cm)
Seat Height
39 in. (99 cm)
39 in. (99 cm)

Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic PVT P / R / N / L / H In-line Shifting
Automatic PVT P / R / N / L / H In-line Shifting
Drive System
4x4
4x4
Drive
One Touch On-Demand AWD / 2WD
One Touch On-Demand AWD / 2WD

Electrical

Battery
400 CCA
400 CCA
Instrumentation
All Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, 2 Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Volt Meter, Coolant Temperature, Hi-Temp Light, Clock, DC Outlet
All Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, 2 Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Volt Meter, Coolant Temperature, Hi-Temp Light, Clock, DC Outlet
Lighting
Dual 50w Headlights, Dual Brakelights / Taillights
Dual 50w Headlights, Dual Brakelights / Taillights

Engine

Engine
Prostar 4-Stroke SOHC
Prostar 4-Stroke SOHC
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Cylinders
2
2
Horsepower
78 hp
78 hp
Displacement
850 cc
850 cc
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injections
Electronic Fuel Injections
Fuel Capacity
5.25 gal. (19.9 l)
5.25 gal. (19.9 l)

Operational

Suspension

Front - High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm 7.4 in. (18.8 cm) Travel

Rear - High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm, Rolled IRS, 6.7 in. (17 cm) Travel

Front - High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm 7.4 in. (18.8 cm) Travel

Rear - High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm, Rolled IRS, 6.7 in. (17 cm) Travel

Seating
1 Person Capacity
1 Person Capacity
Hitch
Standard 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) Receiver
Standard 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) Receiver
Towing Capacity
Hitch - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)
Hitch - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)
Load Capacity

Front Rack - 0 lb. (0 kg)

Rear Rack - 75 lb. (34 kg)

Cargo System - Lock & Ride, 2 gal. (8 l) Rear Storage

Front Rack - 0 lb. (0 kg)

Rear Rack - 75 lb. (34 kg)

Cargo System - Lock & Ride, 2 gal. (8 l) Rear Storage

Capacity
Payload - 290 lb. (132 kg)
Payload - 290 lb. (132 kg)

Features

Smooth

  • MUD SPECIFIC TIRES: Take on the mud with ease and experience more traction with 30" Outlaw 2 tires to keep you moving through the tough stuff.
  • ALL-DAY COMFORT: Independent rear suspension to keep your tires grounded and optimize your approach angle to obstacles. Enjoy a smoother ride experience without the fatigue of bouncing around.
  • KEEP CLEAR OF OBSTACLES: High clearance A-Arms and 13.5" of ground clearance provides more room to easily clear trail obstacles.
  • Ride through rough terrain in comfort with mud specific tires, high clearance A-Arms, and independent rear suspension to soak up the bumps on the trail.

Strong

  • MADE FOR THE MUD: Take mudding to a new level with the renowned ride and handling, versatility and thrilling performance of Sportsman High Lifter.
  • ON-DEMAND AWD: Get through more of the thick Mud with a HighLifter Edition specific front drive.
  • Designed for more mud and trail adventures with the power and strength to get after it.

Versatile

  • ON-DEMAND AWD: The industry's fastest-engaging On-Demand AWD. Only Polaris delivers instant power when the slightest wheel spin is detected.
  • STORE YOUR GEAR: Utilize the integrated 2 gallon storage to keep your items secure and protected on the trail.
  • Ready for more with integrated storage and sealed headlights allowing riders to take on new adventures with ease.

Smooth

  • MUD SPECIFIC TIRES: Take on the mud with ease and experience more traction with 30" Outlaw 2 tires to keep you moving through the tough stuff.
  • ALL-DAY COMFORT: Independent rear suspension to keep your tires grounded and optimize your approach angle to obstacles. Enjoy a smoother ride experience without the fatigue of bouncing around.
  • KEEP CLEAR OF OBSTACLES: High clearance A-Arms and 13.5" of ground clearance provides more room to easily clear trail obstacles.
  • Ride through rough terrain in comfort with mud specific tires, high clearance A-Arms, and independent rear suspension to soak up the bumps on the trail.

Strong

  • MADE FOR THE MUD: Take mudding to a new level with the renowned ride and handling, versatility and thrilling performance of Sportsman High Lifter.
  • ON-DEMAND AWD: Get through more of the thick Mud with a HighLifter Edition specific front drive.
  • Designed for more mud and trail adventures with the power and strength to get after it.

Versatile

  • ON-DEMAND AWD: The industry's fastest-engaging On-Demand AWD. Only Polaris delivers instant power when the slightest wheel spin is detected.
  • STORE YOUR GEAR: Utilize the integrated 2 gallon storage to keep your items secure and protected on the trail.
  • Ready for more with integrated storage and sealed headlights allowing riders to take on new adventures with ease.