Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki KFX 700 2009 and Polaris Sportsman XP 850

Comparison of Kawasaki KFX 700 2009 and Polaris Sportsman XP 850 [S]ave

Attribute
Polaris Sportsman XP 850 ×
Kawasaki KFX 700 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)20112009
MakePolarisKawasaki
ModelPolaris Sportsman XP 850Kawasaki KFX 700
CategoryATVATV
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-4
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic Fuel InjectionCarburettor. Dual Keihin CVKR-D32
Displacement (cm³)850697
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)-82
Stroke (mm)-66
GearboxAutomatic5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
DrivelineOn-Demand True AWD/2WD-
Ignition-Solid state with electronic ignition backup
Clutch-Automatic
Compression-8.9:1
Chassis
Front suspensionDual A-Arm 9 in. (22.9 cm) TravelDual A-arms, coil-over shocks / 9.3 in.
Rear suspensionDual A-Arm, Rolled 10.25 in. (26 cm) TravelLinkless swingarm, piggy-back reservoir shock, dual-rate spring / 7.9 in.
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Sealed multidisc
Frame type-Double cradle, racing type, high-tensile tubular steel
Front tyre26/8-1422/8-10 (AT)
Rear tyre26/10-1422/11-10 (AT)
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • camo
  • indy red
  • sage green
  • lime green
  • metallic marble red
Carrying capacityFront rack 120 lb (55 kg). Rear rack 240 lb (110 kg).-
LightTriple 50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights; Dual Brakelights/Taillights-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,3461,285
Dry weight (kg)355250
Overall height (mm)1,2891,171
Overall length (mm)2,1151,984
Overall width (mm)2,1151,194
Seat height (mm)940851
Ground clearance (mm)305244
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)17.0312.11



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