Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 VS Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT-P, 1000cc 4x4 ATV Shootout
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 VS Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT-P, The Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 received its most recent round of significant updates in 2017 with minor updates each year since. Choosing between the Sportsman and its arch rival the Can-AmOutlander 1000R used to be a bit easier. If you valued brutal acceleration over handling, you went with the Can-Am. If you valued handling and stability more greatly you went with the Polaris. In 2019, Can-Am widened out the Outlander’s track width, updated its suspension plus a number of other key updates including adding variable throttle modes on the 1000R seting up the need for this shootout.
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I own both - I think this is a great video to view for all buyers and I actually agree with a lot of details in this video. What I liked best of this video was the last 60 seconds and that was 2 of the 3 would buy the Sportsman although the Outlander had better scores. I feel exactly the same way. The Can-Am's power and all that's said here and if I was taking it to the track, I would take my Outlander. But other than than I choose my Polaris ALL DAY - EVERY DAY. The big liter ATV's have incredible power, dangerous power and I am a power junky so I love it. In reality I joy ride 90% of the time and don't use all the power. The Polaris is so comfortable, smooth and so care free its an easy choice. Outlander needs more aggressive power steering like a MAX-PLUS setting. I dont like the shifting into Low when I am doing utility work as it gets warm it gets so sticky to shift its very frustrating and yes I keep the all the brakes applied to shift. On a side note - What the video didn't show was that you can change All fluids - Engine Oil, Transmission, Front Diff, Rear Final Drive in 1/2 the time or more on the polaris. Can't stand changing the fluids on my Can-Am but I do it every 12 month regardless of miles. I think that you can't go wrong here and Polaris responded with a new "S" model to consider with upgraded shocks. Polaris for me. I have 3 polaris ATV's from 2012 to new and not had one issue.
Thank you for such a well-thought-out and informative post. We absolutely love it when owners give us feedback on machines they've had the opportunity to spend lots of time on. Chad on Days Sportsman and his friend Brian owns an Outlander. He mentioned how much easier general maintenance was on the Sportsman Duty easy access like you mentioned. I think we're going to come back and do a 1000 Mile review on how these machines hold up based on Brian and Chad's experience. They ride together most of the time at the same pace so the comparison should be pretty fair. We definitely need to make mention of the Polaris ease of Maintenance in that video. We'd recommend adding a power commander or some type of fuel management tuner to your Outlander. Richening up the fuel a bit will help cut down on the heat. You may also want to consider switching to a coolant like Engine Ice which can help reduce temperature spikes. All of these modern quads come lean from the factory to meet emissions and benefit from more fuel. Thanks again for the great comment and we hope to hear more from you in the future. One more thing, we are gearing up for a big Sportsman 1000 project designed to close the performance gap on The Outlander 1000 without sacrificing the comfort that makes the Sportsman so good.
@@ATVonDemand Thanks for the recommendations on the Outlander, I'll definitely look into the Power Commander and Engine Ice. Great Job again on a fantastic review.
Great comment! All true!
Thanks👍👍👍
great comment, im in dilemma, i cant decide for outlander or polaris, i want to rip on open and ride trails with my girlfriend, watchin the new sportsman S but i think is to small for 2 persons, outlander xtp is big..
I must agree that all Outlander owners are in prime physical shape! Great vid!!!!!
Definitely!!!
🤣 haha that's right!
Not this one lol
Well they are mostly from Quebec so...
Round is a shape.
This video is insane, i don't plan on buying either of these machines, at least not any time soon, but i couldn't stop watching. Overall review-culture could learn a lot from this video, 10/10
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I could, after about the 10th advertisement.
I think I've watched this video at least a half dozen times. This channel as well as Dirt Obsexxion helped me decide on a brand new Outlander Max XT-P 1000r. Really enjoy these very objective reviews and shootouts.
I'd be incredibly interested to see a re-match between these two models, particularly the Outlander XT-P Max and Sportsman XP Touring. (Factory 2-up models). I'm curious to see if you all come to the same conclusion I did when I checked out both models in person at my local BRP and Polaris dealers. Proper factory 2-up ATV seems to be a somewhat neglected category for reviews and shootouts. I feel like those of us who like to ride 2-up with our significant other but aren't ready to get into a Side X Side could really benefit from an ATV On Demand shootout between the pair.
Also would like to note, BRP added the new-ish Visco-4-Lock manually selectable locking front diff to the XT-P. Acts as the standard Visco-Lock when in "regular" 4wd, but you can select a fully locked front diff when needed. A welcome feature I think.
Excellent shootout video!! Enjoyed every bit of it!
Thanks brother!
Ein sehr gutes Video.
Alle Details, vor und Nachteile werden hier exakt auf den Punkt gebracht. Wirklich sehr gut.
Vor allem auch die Länge des Videos.
Mein Favorit liegt aber klar bei der Sportsman.
Great video ! Have been waiting a long time.
Ended up buying the xp1000 in oktober 2019.
Absolutely love the machine!
Like the cross country race in the video, that shows how small differences there is between the machines. And that it is the driver that set the limit of what the machine is capable of.
Also Very fun to look at the slow motion footage when you guys cross the log section, the fox suspension seems to work so damn nice in those situations.
Chad! You rock! Like your way to explain goods and bads about both machines.
Greetings from Sweden.
Sorry we left you waiting and glad you came to watch. We wouldn't have any regrets buying the Polaris. We were pretty excited about how close their performance was on the trail. With a few small tricks, we think we can have the XP beating up on the XT - P. We are going to do a little build project on the Sportsman 1000 for that purpose. We think you will enjoy that video when it comes out.
It is two very very good machines. Thank you for this great video! For me it is not important which machine that wins on paper, I like to se the whole picture. I think both machines is nice buy,
Looking forward to that project!
Keep up the good work guys!
Thanks for the compliment! This shootout was an absolute honor to be a part of!!!
A half a second faster through a turn really does make a difference out in the off road parks.
If you're racing your buddies it certainly does.
Me again - I just priced out a 2020 Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS SE with front and rear bumpers and a winch and it came to $17,029.29 including tax in Canadian dollars. A Polaris Sportsman 850 with the same options and it was $15,460. That's a fair comparison waiting to happen. I know the 850 is bigger but it's less expensive and the 700 is largest engine Yamaha has. I'd even be interested in seeing a Grizzly against a Polaris 570, as they have roughly the same horse power.
If you were using the 570 SP that would be a pretty fair shootout.
@@ATVonDemand It would be a fair comparison if the prices were similar. But the the 570 Premium LE is $13,160 with tax. That's almost $4,000 less. Comparing the Grizzly 700 to an 850 Polaris would be a more fair comparison due to price I think. PLEASE do that comparison.
If I were to buy one of these, I’d go with the Can-Am. It seems more sporty and although Can-Am isn’t really known for reliability, it’s definitely better than Polaris.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Definitely the best review I’ve seen.
I would have to say that in the real world the Sportsman XP 1000 is the clear winner because to start with the can am is real $2000 more because a can am dealer will not cut a deal and a Polaris dealer will and the 4x4 works better, ride better ,better EPS, Softer seat,Bluetooth to my phone, 4 bigger disk brakes and not 3 ,the drive by wire works and can am has all most killed some people, I love the front box easy to get to when I'm ridding, 3 headlights makes all the difference no need to add junkie light bars.
Most of those things are personal preference, which I agree with.. But CanAms are competitively priced, there's an Outlander xxc at my local dealership on sale for 11,9.. Some large volume dealerships have more wiggle room on price, but the service isn't always as good as the smaller guys.
Lots of great points and that's why the Polaris will be the machine of choice for many and the class.
@@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892 I said this before but I talked to a dealer that sells both and he said that can am cost the dealer more than Polaris even if the MSRP are the same. In my experience with a can am dealer is very bad has my first choice was a can am xmr 1000 but wouldn't even give me real price till I was ready to sign the paperwork all would say it like over $15,000 so I got another dealer and see the Sportsman XP 1000 ask what is your best deal OTD $10,000 is what he said so got it.
@@crazyflyboy30 Yes I remember! That's a great price for sure! Savvy consumerism too!!
@@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892 Thanks ,I good deal on my Kodak 700 EPS for $7,700 but with all my modd mods got over $10,000 in it now. Do a lot of mods to the Sportsman XP 1000 to lower the CG ,all 4 - 27x11x14 XTR tires on 4-7.5 x 14 OEM rims,relocated the battery to the lower frame, custom made 1/4 steel skid plates.
Another quality review ... as expected 👍👍👍
Very happy we did not disappoint you.
Great video, would love to see a video on the 850xxc
Isn’t the point of a head to head comparison to see which manufacturers machine is better than the other one in stock factory trim? Despite putting the same exhaust and fuel management system on both ATV’s, they’ll each get different performance gains because the two engines will behave differently from the mods. I’d be more impressed if you tested these two in 100% stock trim. In most cases dealers aren’t selling brand new modified ATV’s to their customers.
Half of the shootout was done without exhaust systems. Power characteristics don't change that much when you add them they just run cooler and gained a few more horsepower. We are simply eliminating the restrictions that the government mandates something most Riders would do.
Most people do not add these. They may be common for some people, but not the majority. My point is that if a guy wants to compare two atv's to purchase he wants to see how they compare from the factory not after these mods are done otherwise the comparison is useless to him. What if he uses a different exhaust or different tuner. That is my point.
Nothing wrong with your opinion or how you stated it this time. That being said, if you notice, half of our shootout use stock exhausts and the other half had aftermarket exhausts. We experienced these machines both with pipes and Tuners and without. The difference in engine performance it's not different having added the exhaust it's simply adds a bit more horsepower to both machines. They're both a little faster and run a little cooler but it did not have any effect on the outcome. While we mentioned the benefits of clutching according we did not install aftermarket clutches in these machines because that would have had a more drastic effect on the way the power was delivered. A question for you, considering that tires are often the first thing people change oh, do you think it would have been unfair to use a speck Tire on both machines to even out there traction performance? Running the same Tire as the Can-Am would have benefited the Polaris greatly. We're interested to know your thoughts.
One is for rider and the other for drivers😎
Interesting. 😎
Great vid!
Honestly... 90% of the population will never ride these machines to their full potential. I own the 2020 Polaris XP 1000 Trail edition and I ride aggressively... but not like the dudes in this video. The reason I chose the Polaris was mostly because it "felt" better to me. The seat, the handlebars, the ride. And also.. I think the CanAm looks cheaper for some reason. I dunno. Either one is gonna make you happy...
Have fun out there and ride safe!
Awesome comment! All true! The most important take away we wanted people to have from this was to go by what felt better to them!! I think your right about 90% of the population not reaching the full potential of the machines too... We talked last night about comparing a Grizzly to the Outty, just to see the trail performance.. An 850 or 700 class machine would have easily done 95+% of this shootout just as well as the 1000s..
Great comment, well, everything except appearance, we don't usually get into that.
ATVonDemand
Ha! I just threw that in as my personal opinion. Actually though... I wish the Polaris had come in a nice matte black like the CanAm.
@@bradmadison6397 The base model XP 1000 was black in 2017.. It'll probably come around again.. They seem to shuffle colors around with the 850 and 1000 with different graphics. My personal favorite was that Bronze from the 2017 LE edition from ATVonDemand's first test..
what a great review. Was very entertaining
Really happy you enjoyed it. A lot of work went into it. Happy viewers is BIG part of the payoff. Thanks!
great video, i wish i could afford one right now. my girlfriends dad just bought her a quad
Great nonbiased video...but let's all agree that nothing can beat a Honda.
LMAO, We are just totally unsure how to read this comment.
These are just trail monsters and great at that, however, for work give me a Honda Foreman 520, and for the tough offroading.
Seems like the commentator contradicts the riders comments also seems like the Can-Am is Bilt for more high performance in the Polaris
We noticed where the Riders contradicted each other a little bit but didn't notice them contradicting the commentator.
Anyone else notice “best initial balue” at 3:00 to the end? Lol
Where are they built?
I got the sportsman 1000s with long travel suspension and those 2 atv are far from the S
The Sportsman S would not have been able to get around our test track due to its width. That would have made it impossible for it to compete. Your machine is Awesome on Trails frequented by side by sides. We plan on doing some comparisons between some different sport and sport utility models to the Scrambler S although it would be pretty difficult to do a shootout since as you pointed out, be added width, suspension travel, and weight of the Polaris S models put them in a class all their own. They're pretty rad!
ATVonDemand when you add a custom offset tire and wheel combo to a xpsportsman it is with an inch to an inch and a half of width as the s model. Never been on a trail that I was not able to fit on with mine at 53 1/2 inches wide
Thank goodness
Can Am
Chad was ripping!! 💪👍
😎😎😎😂😂😂 Thanks brother! Just trying not to look silly next to Aaron and Evan.. Those boys can ride!
@@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892 you definitely held your own! 💪
Can am won period
That's one more vote for the Can-Am.
You must like weak power steering, hard seat, 3 wheel drive, stiff suspension, short wheel base, jerky clutch, poor gas mileage,no easy storage box and no bluetooth to your phone.
Evans here!
Great video
He just talking BS about can am
Eh? So the fair comparison w stock machines and then modified them?
@@waynejohnstone3685 It had no impact on outcome. All it did was allow us to experience both of these machines without the government mandated restrictions.
@@ATVonDemand maybe - but the assumption then is ppl would modify the way you did. And perhaps one bike is choked a bit more, or the ecu programming is lacking. Or a combo of each. Stock v stock perhaps should have been the comparison as suggested, and then add the mods and do it again. What machine comes alive? Both? We don’t know. So it’s not really a stock shootout. Positive side - great review otherwise. Just bought a can am.
Miss the smaller chassis of scrambler 400 under 600 pounds and the 2 stroke motor. Guess I'll have to install my own big 2-stoke into one to stomp both of these in a straight line drag. When atvs are over 800 pounds it makes me cringe.
I definitely believe this is one of the best unbiased reviews of atvs I have watched!
I believe this is one of the best comments we've received.
Ya me too
Unbiased? Are you kidding me? You can definitely tell that little guy is a massive Can-Am fanboy. He was making excuses for the Can-Am every single time the Polaris was clearly better in each category. His scoring wasn't even close to the other two guys. If they removed the little guy this would have been a great unbiased review, and the Can-Am still would have won.
@@Pendragon501 who gives a damn which is better, they both got 90 hp lmao
@@nidavelllir6923 Everyone that watched the video cares... That's literally what the video is about.
I'd love to see renegade vs. scrambler!!!
Yes, we would love to do that.
Mean 4g63 Uhh no it’s doesn’t! You might be confused. The renegade is better in every way.
@@czwarlord9243 I'll take my xxc 1k any day of the week ;-) only bad part about it is how long you have to wait for everyone else to catch up!!!
It's a 1000 same shit. Just shorter so I guys can pop it up. Face it G2 is long
@@ATVonDemand do u even own one? U kinda need to have one.. Polaris is going under do your research epidemic and u are talking stubid
BEST HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON YET!! this is what you need to watch if you're interested in purchasing either machine. this video definitely helped me make my mind up in which to get. This is how its done for a comparison video. Great job guys and I look for more videos like this in the near future. ☺️
That's awesome to hear!!! Which one are you going with?
Thank you very much. We're super stoked on this comment!
I am going with the can-am. I currently have a sportsman 850 and it just doesn’t wow me on the fun factor.
@@twowheelthrottle4715Please tell me how you liked can am with it's 3 wheel drive, stiff suspension ,hard seat, weak power steering, wide engine and clutch ,short wheel base so it can't climb up nothing and sounds like a dying cow must get a new exhaust and this is from can am owners I ride with.
I just bought a 2020 can am outlander xmr 1000r and couldn't be happier, also the seat is not hard, the fourwheel drive works great if your not a pussy and use the throttle, I kept a quiet exhaust because I'm not 12, the fox suspension can literally give you what ever ride you want, and the lack of body roll makes it handle like a boss, sorry but the polaris nut rider gave the wrong impression. On another note you cant go wrong with either my buddy has the polaris sportsman 1000 highlighter and it also is sick I have nothing bad to say about it.
I just bought a 2020 850 xt. I gotta say I LOVE this machine. This is my first big bore, and first can am. I always owned polaris. I dont understand why they put the xt-p as a comparison. Can am has the xt model, and still offers more value than polaris top end model... for less money I might add. Even with polaris rebates. I've got almost 200 miles on, and no shakedown issues yet. The fit, and finish is second to none on the can am, ergos are better on the can am, besides the seat and foot placement. Polaris has that. Changing fluids and maintenance goes to polaris as well. The can am will take an afternoon, where the polaris can be done in around 30 minutes. But FUN, AND I MEAN FUN goes to can am!!! You've never ridden an atv until you put the performance key, in sport mode on a can am. I call it beast mode!!!
I went into this Polaris bias but came out very open minded of other atvs
That's a great comment!!! We (Consumers) push the market, vote with your $$$ and be loyal only to the best option!
Don't be too open minded. Polaris and Canam are the only real options.
@@Steph-lv5fg um Yamaha, Honda? As someone who works on them and owns them, I would not count them out.
Yamaha's are rather dated, and Honda's are overpriced.
@@Steph-lv5fg well that’s your biased opinion. I work on Yamahas and Honda’s the least. And this is coming from a Can-Am owner.
The notchy shifter SUCKS on the Can Am. IMO. Some times it won't go into park and you have to rock the bike back and forth to get it back in park. That's my biggest gripe with my Can Am 1000R
Yes, we would have to agree. It can be a bit more difficult to deal with.
Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT-P,💪💪💪
POW!
2 unbiased opinion and 1 biased opinion.
As an owner of an XP 1000 premium , it’s just to freaking heavy. I love it as far as ride and comfort but my 2012 BF 750 just glides over stuff it sinks straight down in lol. Still needs better build quality. Wish so bad Kawasaki would’ve built a BF 1000 . Just can’t beat Japanese build quality across the brands . But, as we all have it , power junkies have two choices for 1ks lol.
Love your comment. Usually, Polaris owners won't own up to the stuff you talked about. It's good to hear from a guy who owns both.
utah wanderlust700 thanks man . I had a 98 sportsman 500 that was pre cv joints , and lord have mercy the only thing that held together in it was the Fuji 500 engine. Polaris makes great riding , great performing machines , but they seem to be content with providing sub par quality components. More money to be made that way huh lol. For river riding and dry lake beds etc , that have that quick sand , loose gravel/mud areas , Weight is very important and my bf 750 excels there . The brute is dual piped and af tuned and has the best throttle response and lighter more nimble handling . Make no mistake though, the xp 1000 is amazingly comfortable, amazingly smooth , and just a pleasure to spend the day in the soft heaven to your butt seat lol . It’s a rocket propelled couch . If it was actually a 1k and not a 952 that’d be great too . I’ve owned Honda , Yamaha , 3 brute forces and now two Polaris’s with this 1000 and they’ve came a long way but still use cheap switches , unsealed bushings with grease zerks, bad drivetrain components such as the front pinion plate a lot of people bust when riding aggressive all the time . The new trails have sealed bushings , but for me it’s like come on people ! 12-13k machines should head to toe have top design quality throughout! Overall I love it , but I won’t be a fan boy.
Polaris is definitely not “built” better than a Grizzly
@@joekearney I've got over 20,000 miles on my Kawasaki, and it's been a great machine. I bought a year that had bad valves and the wrong seats, but it still went 9000 miles before I had to replace them.
Now I've got that fixed, it's been great. Still just as tight and quiet as it was on day one. And she's FAST!
My next quad will definitely be another Kawie.
Kenneth Robinson it sure isn’t !
Now that's how you do a comparison. 10/10
Can't believe we miss this comment. Love you for that.
I've owned both of these ATV's at different times and the Can Am over all is a better ATV .
I totally understand preferring the CanAm. What did you personally like better about it?
@@dirtobsexxionvlogs4892 clutch engagement seems smoother enabling easy power delivery, arched A arms on the 2019 and newer models is is nice, i did find a noticeable difference on the ride quality with the xtp model, but not as soft as the polaris, at the end of a day riding the xtp i didn't feel beat up. i do miss the polaris all wheel drive though.
@@28crazydave Interesting, we found clutching to be the opposite. Arched A-Arms are an upgrade on the Sportsman now but used to be standard, that kinda sucks.. Thanks for checking out the video!
not blowing front diff covers in half is a start lol
So where are you ATV on Demand guys from?
Great video, very informative. A follow up could be a mechanical/reliability video. Common problems and factory recalls etc. Starting price is one thing, maintaining is another. We all would rather spend more money if the product reliability is higher. I appreciated the honest opinions all 3 rides. Again, great video. "Ride Hard and be Safe" MN Bill
Great suggestion, we are considering doing this.
ATVonDemand yeeee please do !
I second this idea.
Has anyone found a video like this?
Most comprehensive atv comparison I've seen, good job guys 👍🏻
WOW! Thanks for the incredible complement.
This was a very comprehensive and detailed video. Great job ATVonDemand, I'm very impressed! Keep up the great work. I am writing a long comment because I'm home sick from work and have lots of time to kill. These are just my opinions so take them with a grain of salt. I'm sure other people will agree with some things and disagree with others, that's okay. I will start by saying I've owned several Polaris Sportsmans including 400, 500, 600, and 850. I've always loved how well they handled and how comfortable they were. The pre 2009 models were very wide in the middle which could be a bit uncomfortable on long rides. The Sportsman 570 and under is still wider in the middle than the 850/1000 but not as bad as the older ones. I haven't owned an Outlander but I have driven the 650 and 850 Outlanders that belong to friends so I am familiar with them. I currently own a Commander 1000 SxS and I'm thinking of maybe going back to an ATV in the next year or two. Overall I would be very happy to own either of those machines. I think Polaris has quality issues I wish they would address like the clunky shifters, clutches and glitchy power steering units to name a few. I know they have been picking away at improving some aspects like adding thicker front drive shafts a few years ago and a stronger front diff. Can Am has issues too like the QE Visco Lok not engaging properly which basically leaves you with a basic 4x4 system, meaning 3 wheel drive in many instances. They are also known for having rather weak front differentials. For me, the Sportsman feels safer when riding fast. The Outlander feels tippy probably because of the higher seat height. Also, the Polaris is much narrower in the middle. I go on week-long ATV trips every year and believe me, the narrow middle section of the Polaris is a God send when you spend 7+ days on a machine for up to 11 hours each day. The AWD/4x4 systems of each machine operate differently and each have pros and cons. Polaris is truly shift on the fly, where the Can Am you should really slow down or better yet stop completely when engaging 4x4 to save your front diff from imploding over time. I learned that the hard way. Polaris' AWD locks the front wheels fast for full diff-lock but Can Am Visco Lok often takes many revolutions of one wheel before the other kicks in, even with the newer QE system. Sometimes you never know when it's going to kick in and that can be bad if you're on a steep incline and climbing over rocks or other obstacles. Polaris AWD is pretty much better in all conditions except in snow and ice, in my opinion. Soft grippy snow is okay, but with hard pack snow and ice it's down right dangerous. Every time you let off the throttle the Polaris engine braking is so strong it will lock your rear wheels and drag them causing you to go into an unexpected slide. I've had this happen several times over the years and several riding buddies have experienced the same. It can be downright scary. If you don't live in a snow belt you don't have to worry about it. That doesn't happen with Outlanders because they have power being sent to the front when you have 4x4 engaged and all wheels slow down equally with their engine braking. All Polaris needs to do to fix that is to reduce engine braking and have a winter mode that uses their Active Descent Control to engage the front brakes lightly at all speeds, not just 15 mph or less. That way you have all four wheels slowing down to avoid sideways skids. It's basically a toss up for what I'd buy. Keep in mind these are just my opinions derived from my own personal experiences. My list of Pros for each:
Polaris PROS
Significantly narrower in the middle.
Softer suspension is more comfortable for day-long trail rides.
Lower seat height, better handling and ergonomics except for speedo & Tach.
Better AWD except on ice or hard pack snow
Better storage layout. Can am rear storage box gets extremely hot because of the exhaust.
Looks great especially the painted ones
Can Am PROS
Much better speedo & tachometer layout
Better 4x4 system for snow
Better overall dealer service (in my experience, others will probably disagree)
2" hitch receiver vs 1.5 for Polaris
Sturdier Racks than Polaris
Looks great
That was a big post and thanks for sharing your opinions.
I’m still rocking an old 2002 scrambler 400 4x4. Love the quad to death, super reliable and plush, aside from the awd system not working right it’s still a great machine to this day
Armature plates. Hub fluid. Make sure wires aren’t cut going into the struts in each side of front.
No in-depth shootouts on the UTV channel? Step it up guys.
Perhaps one day. Now get back in your cage.
@@ATVonDemand You guys are always fighting!!! I hate it when you guys fight, just be cool.. FRIG!
This is a great comparison video. I like the comfort of my Sportsman XP1000 when I go on 7+ hour trail rides.
Thanks! Yes, the Sportsman would definitely be the machine of choice for a ride that long. Well, at least for most of us.
Polaris awd system hands down best
Polaris #1 everytime. 💯 🇺🇸
Can Am easily beats Polaris.
When all done the can am needed the clutch cleaned and the belt replaced. The Polaris wouldn’t start because of some broken wires in the electrical system
I'll stick with yamaha!
Yamaha just flat out runs and runs, excellent transmission and the best belt life out there. Wish they made a twin. Maybe soon...
@@heavysnow8616 I've been anxiously awaiting for an 850 twin or so for the grizzly to come out. Hasn't happened yet. My old pos Suzuki Vinson 500 will have to suffice until then. I was going to bite the bullet this year...still may. Yamaha same size motor but its such a massive upgrade over what I currently have. Only issue is...NO ONE HAS THEM.
Funny how I was just looking for something like this
Glad you found it.
Must watch video for anyone buying a big bore atv! Also for single piston atv owners who want to watch how muscle atv
predators perform! Nothing throws sod like a big bore. 😊
Marauder Mitchelli I know you’ve had both and currently have the outlander. Seems like the outlander throttle by wire was an issue being touchy for most of the guys in the review. In your opinion Is that something that takes some getting used to and now you don’t notice anymore since you’ve been riding one for a while?
wow i want one
Truth I had both at the same time...I liked the Can Am so much I stopped riding the Polaris...4 months later it was gone for a outlander max.
jmeist25 the throttle is touchy because the clutch engages quickly at a lower rpm and the engine has so much torque grabs and your off, popo has to build rpm then engage the clutch and then more rpm. For me the popo was continually having to spool up. No doubt both throttle’s fly by wire push easy. For me it is no issue, i push the throttle like I pull a trigger slow and steady. I ride quick but not fast. The riders did an excellent job...splitting hairs on two great machines.
@@iamf6641 i concur!
Polaris looks like a big chunk of plastic and doesn’t even come with metals racks or bumpers?? Can am is just better has way more for the money plus way better looking and will always be faster
We'd say it's a little better than you're giving it credit for. We'd like to see a little firmer suspension tune, aggressive clutching and different tires or offer a slightly higher specked machine like the Can-Am. Again, in spite of ratings two of our testers preferred it. Sounds like you like the Can-Am. Awesome.
ATVonDemand I’m just a Polaris hater there both monsters just Polaris is falling behind on a lot of things that can am is killing it with. Polaris just feels cheap compared to can am
Great video! Both machines are fast and powerful! One question though, wouldn't the top of the line Sportsman be the freaky wide stance 1000xps with huge suspension travel? Huge price too I bet.
Thanks for the positive feedback and for the question. The Polaris and Can-Am we reviewed here are both 48 in wide machines where the Sportsman and a Scrambler s models are 55 in wide. We consider the Polaris s models to be a new class. They are definitely targeted more toward people who operate their machines and wide open spaces. Riders would find those models to be more difficult to operate an extremely tight to rain where the 48 in wide machines could easily navigate. We would like to do some comparison between these classes in the future but it's not quite as much of an apples-to-apples comparison. Look for us to do something like what you're suggesting in the future.
Not gonna lie the Can-Am is better than I expected to because it has all the potential speed and Power I don't care any or atv that try goes against me if I wanted get one just like that.
The side x side comparison through the loop could had been it’s own smash hit video. You out done yourself bud
We will run that as it's own video in a couple weeks. We were discussing this a couple of days ago.
Flying Brian DO agreed brother that was a hit good to have Chad out there giving real world information about these machines and the other drivers as well. Way to go guys
Problem with Polaris is the Vulnerability to sticks and rocks .. there is no Guard like a Japanese Bike. YES the HP is Crazy compared. But that vulnerability for here in Canada with so many logging operations. Sticks are your Achilles' heel.
I have to say... You might have to slow down to turn on 4WD on the Can Am, but you're going to be slowed down a lot more while you're sitting on your Polaris stuck in the mud waiting for thst guy who had to slow down to pull you out. It happens ALL. THE. TIME.
I'm sorry but Dalton clutch sucks. They heat too fast and too much in a Outlander 1000R, STM or CVTech works better here.
I've hit 220ºC with my Dalton one time, it melted my Clutch cover and Backplate and put my engine in security mode for high temperature. Switching for a STM with a high HP racing belt fix my problem.
Status with 1000 cc stamp on the side. I love the 850 Max XT . This to me is one of the coolest rides . It does it all for me . I still have a ton of things to do with it . This is my baby status has nothing on it the ride says it all and it’s a blast !
We think it would be fun to do a 1000 versus an 850 in a slightly less technical comparison. The 850 is more ATV than most riders can use.
Polaris nice machine but can am xtp keep smile on your face all day long!!!! Have one i love it. All my friends switching to can ams. Nice video!
Thanks. We're very happy you enjoyed it.
Absolutely hands down the best non-biased review made. Thank you for such a very informative review of each machine.
When I bought my sportsman back in 1999 brand new it was the best on the market at the time 500 cc , still have it , now there twice the machine , Nice .
Those old 500s were pretty darn good.
I have a can am xmr 1000 xmr 2019, happy to own it i would recommended to anyone, i think there is no atv to compete with can am in my opinion
Great video! I have 570 sportsman and I'm thinking to buy 1000cc Outlander. Only "nag" I have on this video is for power steering. What's up with that? I don't have power steering in my sportsman and it's great to drive all day, even in harsh conditions. I tested my friends Trapper 550 with power steering and I could not drive single meter straight. Every bump moved me side to side and that little movement what I made caused more zigzag because of power steering. Had to almost stop few times to stop the wiggle.
Is there a way to turn off the power steering? And yes, there are differences in power steering types, but still wondering?
Power steering is one of those things that we never knew we needed until we got it. Polaris does a good job making their machines steer well even without power steering. We have never ridden a trapper 550 so we can't speak to its power steering performance but neither of these machines exhibits that type of behavior. Polaris added adjustable power steering this year which Can-Am has had for some time. Neither of them will allow you to turn the power steering off but you wouldn't want to anyway. Either will allow you to carry more speed through really chunky terrain and if you run into something it greatly reduces feedback through the steering. If you have any more questions please feel free to hit us back.
Im with you on power steering..but im an old rat racer fr the 90's.power steering sucks in rat race..lol
Getting a 850 with trail package next week!
Congratulations. You have our Envy.
The 850 are awesome mine is unstoppable I've driven the shit out it about 5k miles and it's still on stock belt. Just remember to do your pinion plate upgrade and it will last forever!
Zack thanks for the tip man good to know!
I love my 850 trail do urself a favor and get the rvs performance engine brake delete kit its the best upgrade ever i hated my engine braking on the polaris its terrible the kit removes it it makes it ten times funner to ride and gas mileage goes way up!
I have a 2020 Can Am Outlander XXC 1000R. Love it! It's like riding a wild horse that you just want to try and tame, It's truly a thrill a minute! Was seriously looking at buying the new 2020 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000s - thought I had my mind made up until I test drove the Outlander XXC 1000R -- Can Am models have so much more to offer with upgrade goodies and customization that I just had to do it. I don't need a 55 inch wide machine, might as well have a side by side at that point, and for the short time I've owned the Can AM, I realized my suspicions were correct. Trails aren't ready just yet for a 55 inch quad - they were mostly tailored for less width on the machine where I live and I didn't want my quad to get frequently hung up on tree branches on the trails like to Polaris XP 1000s would have with that bulk. Between these two I would definitely pick Can AM XT-P 1000 all day vs Polaris Sportsman (Pick a model/Can Am wins all day). Just add that Yoshimura exhaust and you'll have no regrets. It's wonderfully noisy and fast. Your friends will envy you! If you have to get a Polaris, get the Hunter edition for the 1000 series, seems to be the best they have to offer without getting the $15000 price tag that the XP 1000s has.
Please do more of these style videos! You guys are the best at it...!
Thanks! It took quite a while to put together.
Can am is just a little better in terms of fit and finish and quality.. but the sportsman is a tad more comfy and handles a little better
But the can-am price is something else
You think Chad's biased with a Polaris shows. I have ridden both on trail rides several times. I'm an aggressive rider so I preferred the Can-Am. While crawling around the river trails the Polaris was easier on the back. I've been riding quads since they came out. I just can't bring myself to buy either one. I have an old 2004 Suzuki Vinson 500 manual shift in the building. 90% of the time that's the bike I'll grab it is so much fun to ride. If I'm going to one of the trails that's rough bumpy very seldom ever get out of second or third gear and you're going to ride all day it's the Honda.
No, we don't think Chad is bias. He had experience on both of these units coming in to the shootout. As the guy responsible for putting it all together I never recalled him saying anything that came off as bias. I think for most writing all you need is a 500 class machine. I forgot that Suzuki you own was a manual shift. How do you think it stacks up against a Foreman 520?
I took a drag race with my friend who has a polaris sportsman 570cc i own a Can-Am 500cc outlander L and the polaris didnt like to watch my backlights:)
i raced my buddies outlander 500 with my 570 and i was 4 atv lengths ahead of him
Cool story bro
So awesome!
The price is absurd. Your going to roll over at some point and an older cheaper quad that weighs 300-450 pounds is going to be a lot smaller medical bill than an 800 pound monster. If we flip an 800 pound car our buddies can't even get it off us. Id rather spend 1500$ on something I can wreck with maybe a broken wrist. Than 12,000$ on an 800 anvil that will crush my ribs. Power is better and so is top speed. But when the weight matches the increased power thus evening out the gains. Why not just make 500cc 2 stroke engines.
You can't build 2 strokes anymore because the government has deemed them inappropriate.The same way they are getting ready to deem your gas powered engines and guns inappropriate.
Great video! One thing mentioned in regards to the sportsman was need for better tires. What do you all suggest or find works really well paired with this machine?
They include Duro Power grips from the factory now, they're a big horn 2.0 clone and work very well for this machine.
Why do they keep talking about the Polaris having a lower seat height? That's not true, the Can-am seat height is 34.5" and the Polaris is 37". The Can-am's seat height is 2.5" lower actually. Fact.
When you respond to this channel with "they," You should be aware that they will respond to you. Especially if you are being derogatory. Fact, Your attempt at a gotcha moment has failed miserably. Sorry. As the narrator, I listed the seat heights correctly. Our numbers were exactly the same as yours. What the test riders were referring to was the feeling of the seat height in relationship to the footpegs and handlebars. While my opinions were not scored in this shootout. I rode both machines so that I would have a good understanding of their performance. Based on my personal experience I would have to agree with our rider's opinions. The narrow midsection of the polaris and tall handlebars makes you feel like you were sitting lower in the machine. The Can-Am which with its lower bars and wider mid section leaves you feeling like you're sitting on top of the machine. Glad we could get the, "fact," straight as we most always do. You're welcome.
Great video, love both of these machines.... but not an apples to apples suspension comparison, why didn’t you use the XT version of the Outlander?
This is a very valid question. The answer is because this was a top-of-the-line shootout. We asked both manufacturers to send us their premium offerings for the class. The softer suspension on the XT model could have shaken up the ratings a bit. An XT owner could upgrade their suspension from the aftermarket but, so could a Polaris owner. We are gathering up the components for a sportsman 1000 build to spank on the Outlander XT - P. Hopefully, pilaris will release a sportsman XC Edition will a few more factory-installed go-fast goodies.
more power but...….. don't these break constantly in comparison to honda and Yamaha??? LOL
Yes, machines with less horsepower typically break less Although we're not saying anything bad about any of them.
Sure, they’re reliable but they are half the machine as these. Not knocking them, I mean they’re good but not in the same class
For reliability, I would choose the CANAM!
wayne owen all mechanical things wear and break.
Jon Meray just not as fast as Polaris lol
wayne owen lol when I got my can am 850 xt all it did was break down
Look at GNCC grueling racing, reliability is key. They totally dominate 4x4 classes.
Why are people so concerned with top speed and acceleration????? There aren't dragsters or race bikes... They both have tons of power, especially for utility quads. These both seem equivalent. It's just personal preference.
It's largely personal preference.. 👍
Great test! I own a Polaris XP1000 and a Can Am XXC 800, and you're spot on. The Polaris power steering has more play, which makes the quad feel vague and skittish at speed. You can observe this yourself - with the engine off, rock the handlebars left/right to see how many degrees they'll move before causing any steering movement of the wheels. You'll see that the Polaris power steering has more play.
My second complaint is Polaris' shifter. It is very notchy and gets progressively more difficult to shift over time. I've always preferred Can Am's shift lever.
The 2019 and newer Can Am's have a slightly quieter exhaust note, which is a plus in my view.
I ride my Polaris more, as it is appreciably more comfortable than my older Can Am. But I've ridden the 2019 Can Am and they have come a long way in closing the gap. Can Am's weak link in comfort is a result of their trailing arm suspension. It is just not a match for double 'A' arm suspensions.
I question the claimed weights, especially when they use a base model and a 'dry weight'. They don't include the winch, bumpers & upgrades. They should follow Honda and other Japanese manufacturers by listing the weight with all liquids. To check truth in advertising, it would be nice if you could weigh them.
Can Am definitely came a long way! There are pros to the trailing arm suspension too, less drag, and better over straight obstacles like logs or ridges.. To me there's two weight classes of ATVs, the ones I can pick up, and the ones I can't... These fall into the ones I can't category! LOL! You're right though, realistically mid to high 800lbs for both machines wet and with all accessories..
Gregory Parrott yep!
One very important question is do you know JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR?
Of course!
Iv owned 2 of each over the past 8 years, curently own a can am, polaris left me in the bush a few times.
Thanks for checking out the vid my man!
I have owned everything but a can am and it was a Honda that let me down and has for my Sportsman XP 1000 has been perfect and my Kodak 700 will stall from time to time.
Great video but no realistic to what people would purchase.
Really, if people want the most powerful ATV on the market why would they not purchase one of these?
How do you not have over a million followers. Great video keep up the great work. 👍
Thank you! We assume it's because we aren't willing to sacrifice quality to put up a bunch of videos. Glad you enjoyed.
Great video guys!!! I was tuned in the whole time. Seems to me you all covered everything I’m interested in.
2 thumbs up all the way for this video from me!!!!!
We glad you watched and appreciate the positive feedback.
Polaris is junk. So many problems w my sportsman 500 ridcoulis. Now have a 21 can am xt1000 and it is a beast.
Glad your enjoying your Can-Am.
the fox suspension make a difference...can am all day
That's true.. The shocks are a feature you can't get on the Polaris from the factory.. The Geometry makes them much different tho too, they both have strengths and weaknesses..
Then why does the can am not ride has good the Sportsman XP 1000?
@@crazyflyboy30 fox suspension is fully adjustable... high Performance shocks vs standart shock of polaris....
@@perrodukegordo I will still take the Polaris better ride over the can am and they even said in the video that the can am couldn't be set to ride has good has the Polaris.
@@crazyflyboy30 fox shocks are high Performance vs standard shocks, Huge diference....
I'm getting ready to buy a 2020 outlander 850 trading in my sportsman 850 2017
Enjoy! We thought the old 800 was fast.
Finally! Been waiting almost a year for this video... lol
Sorry for the wait.
No problem. That was a good comparison review. Thanks! I plan on getting the cand ham 1000 soon. Can’t wait
this my type of riding I don’t like them ugly ah monster truck builds they put on quads🤦🏽🤦🏽
Yes those jacked up builds are very use specific. Mud riding. Being sky high doesn't work out on the trail.
Can am is faster, for those who want to know.
Polaris is faster for thoes who want to know
Did you watch a different video?
First of all, love reviews where you you guys tell you preferences vs the "facts". They seem to all say their preferences would be the polaris with some mods on it. My question is for the same amount of money you would spend on modifying your polaris to make it better, would it make a difference on the can am?
This is a great comment any really great question. You got us scratching our heads. We'll get back to you on this one.
We've talked about this quite a bit over the last two days. The short answer is, it wouldn't make that big of a difference. The CanAm XTP is very complete which is what we like about it. Personally, I'd throw an exhaust/tuner on, a set of bar risers, and maybe a skid plate, and that's about it.. I like the stock tires, clutching is already aggressive, there isn't much room for improvement with the suspension and it already has a bunch of the bolt ons. As we mention in the video, the big difference is the ergonomics. The sportsman gives you a sportier feel because of the narrower midsection. That's something you can't fix on the Outlander, but also something that isn't going to bother everyone. If you're the kind of person who want's to modify and upgrade your machine, the Sportsman has more room for improvement. If you want something off the showroom floor that already has everything, that's the XTP.
Pause at 25:29 ... Is that a new trx450r in the background???
Sadly no. It was a 250X.
ATVonDemand Damn! I got excited for a minute there. I wish Honda would wake up already. Been trying to find a new old stock trx with no luck.
Can Am
Thanks for the vote!
This is how a comparison should be done. Keep it up!
Thanks! We've got a bunch of projects in the works..
Great video.
They are both great bikes. I would go with the CAN AM though.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting us know.
I would like to see a comparison on owner repair or trail side repair.
We will be doing this in the near future. We just so happen to know a couple of guys that ride together all the time at the same Pace. When as a sportsman, one has an Outlander. We will be doing a 1000 Mile reliability report card soon.
Awesome I can't wait to see that! Being an atv mechanic this will be interesting.
Caleb Vigneau I am too and if you’ve been doing it long, I feel like you already know how that’s going to go. I sure do. I make a lot of money working on Polaris stuff.
If your going to review these machines let’s not add anything. Compare them stock…..
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