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10-07-2011, 10:49 AM
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sportsman 800 2012 vs xp 550
I see that in my area those two machine hover at about the same price. Is it worth to sacrifice the cc's for the 550? Does anyone own both could tell the the difference in handling and comfort? I'm looking for a cushy cadillac ride, good handling and performance. Thanks!
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10-07-2011, 11:53 AM
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I do not own a 550 but I got an 850 and 800 touring and I will say the 850 rides better and the 850 and 550 should ride the same I would go for the 550 but thats ny choice and ether one will be a good bike
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10-07-2011, 01:31 PM
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My wife and I have both the 550 and the 800. Both are 2011 models. As for ride the 550 is hands down wonderful, but my 800 has the power and ride that is good for me. Either way its a win win!
Matt
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2011 Sportsman 800
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2011 Sportsman 550XP
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guards, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, 26" GBC Grim Reapers, Viper Elite 3000lbs Winch w/ wireless
Fuel It, Flog It, Feel It!
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10-07-2011, 02:22 PM
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The 550 has pleanty of power, you wanna get into the new XP chassis it's the ride, literally.
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10-07-2011, 04:49 PM
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everybody so far is saying the XP chassis is hands down a better ride, I own both a 800 (mine), and a 850 (wifes), I really don't notice much of a difference in the ride, other than the narrow seat on the XP, but the stearing is way better on the XP (I don't have EPS), and turns alot sharper, I really don't notice a big difference in handling, or plusher ride between the two.
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10-08-2011, 04:23 PM
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thanks guys. Is the 800 mutch of a bomb, acceleration wise?
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10-08-2011, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xOUTLAWx
thanks guys. Is the 800 mutch of a bomb, acceleration wise?
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If you mean like coming off and ripping ass...yes! If mine gets the hook up, i will stand it straight up. Its fast...scary fast sometimes! LOL
Matt
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2011 Sportsman 800
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, Polaris L&R Rear Cargo Box, Warn 2500lb winch, Winch Saver, Ricochet A-Arm Guards ( www.TheATVSuperStore.com), 3-High Headlight Mod, UNI Air Filter, 26" GBC Dirt Commanders, 1" Billet Wheel Spacers (Front and Rear) HighLifter HD springs, Dalton Primary Spring O\BL, Realtree Seat custom cover
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2011 Sportsman 550XP
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guards, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, 26" GBC Grim Reapers, Viper Elite 3000lbs Winch w/ wireless
Fuel It, Flog It, Feel It!
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10-08-2011, 04:44 PM
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Member #15054
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xOUTLAWx
thanks guys. Is the 800 mutch of a bomb, acceleration wise?
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I'm happy with mine
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10-09-2011, 02:40 AM
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Location: Central Connecticut
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I had a similar quandary last year... I bought a super clean used 700 over a brand new 550...pop bought the 550.
Here is what I see/feel, riding both. NO difference in ride suspension wise.
Steering much easier on the XP.
Seating feel thinner on the XP. Personally, I don't have a problem with the width of the seat on my 700. But I also am used to riding horses.
Power, the 700 has more grunt, the 800 has more than the 700....
Acceleration about the same but the 700 will beat the 550. Again the 800 is a bit faster still.
Handling, edge to the XP with its easier steering, but virtually the same.
The 700 is MUCH smoother idling and running up into the mid-range than the 550. After that they are about the same.
Exhaust note, the 700 sounds better, more powerful and a bit throatier.
Over all Experience...Come on... its a Polaris... Go buy one and RIDE!!! 
CW
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI W/ 26" Maxxis Big Horns, Crusher Black alloy rims, EPI clutch kit, EPI HD springs F&R, Moose front/Ricochet rear CV guards, Kolpin Aux 4 Gal fuel can, UNI air filter, Moose camo tank bag, F&R rack extensions, Lock-N-Ride lo & hi windshields, Acerbis hand guards, CUSTOM mirrors and a 3000# Gorilla winch, W/Am-steel blue synthetic line, running thru a winch saver and an aluminum fairleed.
NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
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2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 W/23" Wooly Bogger rear tires, Powermadd hand guards, UNI filter, Big Dawg rear and side bags, Polaris Mirrors, Kolpin grips, Quad Boss tank bag, Gas tank fuel gauge, Custom front 12v power port, Dual 1.5 Gal Kolpin fuel cans, mounted in custom rear facing mounts and a 2000# Super-Winch in a custom built mount W/winch saver.
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10-09-2011, 04:40 AM
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I found the xp more comfortable to sit on with it's narrower seat, I do agree steering(non eps) is easier
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