hey guys, I’m currently looking into the XMR 850 or a XMR 1000. 2016 models. I recently sold my 2013 Sportsman 850XP with 28" Kenda HTR’s on it. I liked it and it did very well for me, however it gave me a few problems that I got tired of. The TPS was always giving me a check engine light as it would never go off even with it adjusted properly and had starter problems. I’ve always liked the XMR’s so I think it’s time to go for it.

I’ve been reading and concerned if the 850 XMR lacks some power? Will I be happy with the 850 or will I wish I went with the 1000? My other concern is the clutch. Everything I’m seeing says the stock clutch is crap and it needs upgraded? Is that true for 2016 or just previous years? I’d hate to buy a brand new XMR to have to upgrade it immediately to enjoy it!

I favor the XMR due to from what I’ve seen on the trail, as it trail rides great too! Not that we ride tight technical trails as I’m sure it doesn’t turn like a standard outlander would but it’s nice to ride some trails too. Got to get to the mud sometimes! A place we ride at in PA has some nice smooth trails to ride before you get to the deep stuff to play in! Seen a few out on the trails and they ride just like we do so can’t be that bad! I avoid rocks, I hate rocks.

I’ll be honest….I did look at the highlifter edition 850 and 1000 too. However….I think I favor the XMR’s more. I’ve heard they suck on trails if need be and the turning radius sucks on them! Plus the damn orange paint job is UGLY.

What’s your guy’s opinion? 850 vs 1000 XMR? Any major issues I should look into or scare me away? Hope to make the switch with the help from you guys! Thanks

hey guys, I’m currently looking into the XMR 850 or a XMR 1000. 2016 models. I recently sold my 2013 Sportsman 850XP with 28" Kenda HTR’s on it. I liked it and it did very well for me, however it gave me a few problems that I got tired of. The TPS was always giving me a check engine light as it would never go off even with it adjusted properly and had starter problems. I’ve always liked the XMR’s so I think it’s time to go for it.

I’ve been reading and concerned if the 850 XMR lacks some power? Will I be happy with the 850 or will I wish I went with the 1000? My other concern is the clutch. Everything I’m seeing says the stock clutch is crap and it needs upgraded? Is that true for 2016 or just previous years? I’d hate to buy a brand new XMR to have to upgrade it immediately to enjoy it!

I favor the XMR due to from what I’ve seen on the trail, as it trail rides great too! Not that we ride tight technical trails as I’m sure it doesn’t turn like a standard outlander would but it’s nice to ride some trails too. Got to get to the mud sometimes! A place we ride at in PA has some nice smooth trails to ride before you get to the deep stuff to play in! Seen a few out on the trails and they ride just like we do so can’t be that bad! I avoid rocks, I hate rocks.

I’ll be honest….I did look at the highlifter edition 850 and 1000 too. However….I think I favor the XMR’s more. I’ve heard they suck on trails if need be and the turning radius sucks on them! Plus the damn orange paint job is UGLY.

What’s your guy’s opinion? 850 vs 1000 XMR? Any major issues I should look into or scare me away? Hope to make the switch with the help from you guys! Thanks