2023 Can Am 850 XT Outlander OR 2023 Polaris Sportsman 850! Which one did I BUY??

Well, my affliction for new machines kicked in high gear since we've had some really cold and gloomy weather lately! I decided to trade in my 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 premium instead of paying for a whole new clutch and belt assembly. BUT.. I was still pretty happy with the Polaris Sportsman 850 premium so I just figured that I would trade it in for a new 2023 Polaris Sportsman 850 premium. So after looking at Honda, Yamaha and Polaris I went ahead and put down a deposit on a 2023 Polaris Sportsman 850 premium with camo. I had to order some upgrades to set it up like I want it, including a winch, front and rear bumpers and some front and rear steel racks. So, I loaded up my 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 premium and headed in to Powersports of America, located in Paducah, Kentucky for the final trade in a purchase. But a strange thing happened when I got there. My new Sportsman 850 premium was sitting outside in the 'sold' area but there was a very beautiful and rugged looking 2023 Can Am Outlander 850 XT in camo, sitting right next to it. So, needless to say the beautiful 2023 Can Am 850 Outlander XT got my attention. Join me for today's episode as I test drive both ATV's and make a swift change after the test drives! Thanks for joining us today, if you enjoyed this video please hit the like button and consider subscribing to follow all of our Modern Homestead living out in the country, our land management and land improvement projects, land investing, country living, Excavator projects, skid steer projects, and of course my newest line of ATV riding adventures! (coming soon!) Thank you. Kapper Outdoors, living the dream, one acre at a time. #kapperoutdoors #kapperoutdoors2 #CANAM #canamoutlander #canamATV #polaris #polarissportsman #polarisatv #polarissportsman850

[@steveswain2850]

Glad to hear you love the machine and had a great experience at our dealership! I’m the guy that filmed you shooting hoops…I also bought an outlander 850 that day, and I LOVE it! 🤘😎

[@kapperoutdoors]

Oh snap! Wish I'd have known you dove in too I would have loved to video that as well! Congrats man! And thank you! Notice I did not edit the free throws out! LOL

[@steveswain2850]

I love it… 😂 We’re going to have a company ride soon, you’ll have to come out and ride with us!

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@steveswain2850 I will! Just send me the details!! Sounds like a blast!

[@PunkRockKid1234]

Thank you for coming to Powersports of America! My dad has shown me your channel, I had no idea I was talking with you! Enjoy your Can-Am! Can't wait to see it put to work!

[@kapperoutdoors]

lol that's funny! Hey at least your Dad caught up with our channel! It was a great experience for sure! Looking forward to the Can Am, just hope them 6 ply's hold up otherwise Im upgrading! Take care.

[@canamdennis6829]

Smart move you will love this quad

[@270mudjunkies8]

Was a pleasure speaking with you on the tires joe like you said offer still stands on getting you a good deal on tires sir! Give us a holler when your ready to upgrade we will get you setup right! Keon-Parts specialist

[@kapperoutdoors]

Right on man! Thank you and it was a great purchase and experience! Pretty sure I've found my new service shop for the Northstar as well!!

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@christophernobert9023]

I have a 2022 Polaris sportsman 850 ultimate trail it has the bumper an a winch. I had no problem with lurching before it goes. Now both those makes are the leading the now.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well even a brand new one I rode lurched a bit which I had been getting used to for a couple of years. Either way they're both fantastic machines. Thanks

[@ddddsd20]

Very nice machine, keep us up to date on how it holds up for you, from what I’ve read they build a great product.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Sure will thanks!

[@XRP-fb9xh]

I have a 2023 Can-Am Outlander Max XT 850. Love the work mode just to putt around. It is also less jerky when you have a passenger. Awesome machine.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yep no doubt! I will be starting to plant and run a drag and heavy cultipacker tomorrow and it will be in work mode. It really does make a big difference for different tasks! Congrats on the machine!

[@dustytrailswithepa]

Can’t blame you for picking the Better machine. The one you traded in was nice too. Happy Trails to you !

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks! Yeah both great machines, just liked this one a little better!

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

Congratulations! Nice looking machine!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thing is beautiful! Thanks

[@hydro_rebel7741]

Awesome congratulations! I have the 1000xt in blue and absolutely love it. But you said about the key, if you put it in work mode that basically limits power delivery and cuts speed. So you didn't need to get the key programmed for the limit of the power.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Wow great machine! But if the person I 'loan' it to is smart, or a smart teenager they might figure out the work mode thing! LOL. So, the key fob has no way around it! Can't wait to ride it! Thanks

[@livingon80]

Congrats on the new machine!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@justingolden]

i just bought a 2023 can-am, waiting to go pick it up, watching this made me feel a bit better about the choice of can-am.

[@nightsong28540]

Nice looking machine, stay safe, be careful, take it easy and keep warm and dry

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you, you too

[@maraudermitchelli]

Itp tarracross which is on your new atv I feel are the best all purpose atv radial tire. Smart move giving them a chance they are great excellent traction on the trail and nice ride. Best of luck with the new machine 😊

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks man I'll take a look at them for sure cuz I'd really like eight ply

[@richardburcks3102]

I agree very much they are pretty good tires

[@dustdevl1043]

That's a great looking machine Kap!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks man the thing feels like a cadillac!

[@chasintrail]

Grats on the new machine, fun times ahead. My biggest complaint with my 21 Outlander was the maintenace. I felt like I was chasing down a squeak before and after each ride, went through a ton of marine grease and lubricant. Also, while the visco lok 4 wheel drive is better than limited slip, it's not true 4 wheel drive as this model doesn't have a locking front diff. The power though is a blast and I hope it does you well. Next time, test drive a new Grizzly 😉. Polaris ride quality with Honda reliability and build quality. Cheers!

[@kapperoutdoors]

I had a Brute Force and really liked it! From what I've read the new visco lock "QE" is what I have that is supposed to be a big improvement over others, maybe like yours? The QE is 'quick engage' so they definitely improved it. I will definitley test it to see if it truly locks the front diff, or if it kind of comes in and out, as the front tire turn. I'm hoping that once it kicks in, that it stays in automatically for some time, but I'll try to find out! Thanks and happy trails!

[@photocontrol]

The Can Am looks like a great machine, good choice!

[@marlinmr7]

Everyone has their own personal opinion and in my personal opinion you "up-graded"! I have always thought of CanAm machines as sort of the "Cadillac/Top of the Line" in terms of ATVs and that sir is what you purchased. Enjoy!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well I'm sure glad it happened and I drove both of them because I was pleasantly surprised! Thanks

[@ndoc8889]

The stock Terra-Cross tires are some of the best stock tires around IMO. I’d wear ‘em into the ground before changing.

[@JohnRobinson-sl9gk]

Good video!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@richardburcks3102]

I'm very happy that my 2023 can am outlander 850 change your mind, the one that was sold is mine I absolutely love it. Also you can change the engine brake as well

[@Rhino5.0]

No its not its actually mine.

[@daxmorlock7846]

I have the 23 sportsman 850 ute and think it's great. I haven't gotten to ride a can am yet. I have sat on a few and feel like they're pretty stiff. Coming from a Polaris everything is stiff. Last weekend i found that the front end tends to push from time to time. I've always been a sport quad guy so it's all new to me.

[@kapperoutdoors]

I do agree the Can Am is a stiffer ride. I do miss that super plush Sportsman ride, but otherwise I totally love the Can Am!

[@dudleydriller]

Just got the 700 I'm pumped

[@kapperoutdoors]

Pretty sure you will love it!! Mine is sweet!

[@wannabejeeper]

There are sportsman models that come with bumpers, winch, etc. I do agree that it needs a 2" receiver.

[@lucky13sxs]

Itp mudlite xtr. I've gone through 3 sets across 2 machines and 13000km. Btw sport mode on the intelligent throttle control means wheelies. As for your gripe about the clutch on the Polaris, hitting your clutches with compressed air every 1000km or so will keep them from being jerky. It's not just a Polaris thing.

[@kapperoutdoors]

As for the Polaris, I've known that belt engagement hesitation on most every one I've had. Although I have never cleaned them as you suggest so you may be right, but for the average non mechanical person they do have that reputation. Yeah, wheelies should not be in my 'opportunities!' LOL That could be bad!! But looking forward to some trail riding! Thanks

[@renanton1069]

I believe you forgot to mention that you have 3 different option for your engine brake, off, mid, or high. I absolutely love my can ams, I have over 7600 miles on my 650.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Wow! That's a lot of miles! Yeah I love all the options! Been doing a lot of food plotting and the high DPS really helps with all the turns when pulling a heavy drag or cultipacker! I love this Can Am!

[@bretts1]

Nice Kapper! Can you put a boat type cup holder?

[@kapperoutdoors]

Lol I'll find out!!

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Great video! What tires did you have on the old red 850?

[@kapperoutdoors]

They came with it but I dont' recall. They were high end aftermarket tires the previouis owner put on.

[@fle2100]

Congrats Kapper

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks! Have a good day

[@mzondi1970]

Does the Can-Am have one handle breaking like the Polaris? I like controlling the front and back I don't like the one handle controls

[@kapperoutdoors]

On the left handle there is a lever that does both brakes, and then there is the foot brake only for the rear. The Polaris had brakes on both sides of the handlebars as well as a foot brake.

[@commonsense343]

Never owned a CanAm, but have owned a couple of Polaris quads. I’m sure you can’t go wrong with either one! I’m happy with my Polaris.

[@kapperoutdoors]

I love our Polaris Northstar! Both great machines, and good to have competition! Thanks

[@commonsense343]

@@kapperoutdoors Love my new 850 Polaris Sportsman SP!👍🏼 Although the lights could be better. Seems like they’re blocked by something.🤷‍♂️

[@motoxman568]

I went up to 27x9 and 27x11 on my 23 outlander 1000 and the front tires rub on the fenders over bumps. Just keep that in mind If you go bigger.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yep, that is exactly what I want to avoid! Happened to me once already! But they say that 26's would work. I guess the ones on this ATV are like 25.5's.. ?

[@motoxman568]

@@kapperoutdoors they should be a 26x8x14 front and 26x10x14 rear, probably measure out smaller to the 25.5 though. Tire rub is my only complaint with the canam, and I only did it to get a little more ground clearance.

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@motoxman568 I'll give them 6 ply's a try on some rocks and stobs and stumps and see how they hold up. Thanks man, looking forward to it!

[@sullyone8373]

Good choice!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Really liking the new Can Am!!

[@freddyw4555]

I put 27” itp blackwater tires on my 2018 outlander 570 max with no rubbing. Maybe the body style has changed

[@kapperoutdoors]

The fender clearance just looks pretty close to me and I ususally keep the shocks on softest setting. But I'll try the stock tires and see how they hold up! Thanks

[@RawRExE]

I have a 2021 outlander 850 xt, just to note mine did not come greased from the factory. You might want to look over your atv. Other then that these atv's are crazy powerful. Enjoy!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Good info thanks! So much for the dealers going them! Looking forward to the first ride! It's killing me sitting in the barn but it's been cold and rainy lately.

[@stoneycarter5546]

Welcome to Can-am I have the 2021 850XT a 2021 450 and a 2018 570 with over 15,000 and a 2015 450L with 13,000 miles all was bought new I love Can-Am I hardly ever ride the 850 its still like new not because I dont like it I love it I just rather ride my ol 2015 450L its been a wonder atv and no problems other than one belt not because it was bad I just thought it was time to change it two sets of brake pads and one rear axle because the boot was busted and I didn't see it other than oil changes nothing else just a good basic atv that gets the job done and its easy to work on if need be. take it easy until you break it in watch sport mode you will wake the beast up but you made the right choice .

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you! Man I really love that Can-Am atv! Kind of hard to put my finger on it but it's quality makes it much more rewarding to ride! I've had a lot of ATVs over the years and by far this is my favorite of them all! Thank you and take care

[@powersportsenthusiast1986]

good video, though i dont like the fact that they let you ride a machine that was already sold unless they got permission. as with most quads, the rear is locked all the time whether in 2wd or 4wd

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well that was the only one they had available outside of the showroom I think it was a good call. And probably the machine wasn't paid for yet it just had a deposit on it like most

[@powersportsenthusiast1986]

@@kapperoutdoors i'll agree to disagree. it didnt look hard to get the other one out. part of buying a new machine is knowing nobody outside maybe the dealer staff rode it besides the person buying it. 5 miles and up to 68 mph.. thats a demo in my book, but im not looking to argue about it. enjoy

[@bobpaterson1845]

Nice new toy for the boy 😜 guess poor Mrs K gonna have to work a while yet 🙄😳😟😁

[@kapperoutdoors]

We're working on that too! Hopefully not too much longer she joins me on the 'every day is Saturday' schedule!

[@reddfoxx2861]

Did they come off the MSRP any.

[@kapperoutdoors]

I believe so, but it was kind of convoluted as I got the Polaris Bid first and then the Can Am was very similar to the Polaris pricing. But with a shortage of machines there is not much bartering to be done! Bi de n omics!!

[@BrandonSlade91]

What tires are on that orange color polaris?

[@kapperoutdoors]

I don't recall at this point. But still loving the new Can Am!

[@rickburoker6720]

My vote's for the Polaris Sportsman 850.....👍👍

[@kapperoutdoors]

Both great machines, can't really go wrong with either one.

[@kirktustin9149]

What are u talking about with your direction for controlling any of the modes. None of it is controlled by your direction

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah it's a little wonky on how those switches worked to change the different modes. I'm still getting used to it. Sorry this video was on the fly. But all 9 of the modes are nice to be able to change. Thanks

[@lawsonlandry3877]

keep the can am greased and clean the clutches requlary, you will enjoy it,

[@kapperoutdoors]

OK, so how do you clean the clutches? Thanks

[@lawsonlandry3877]

@@kapperoutdoors open up the cover for the belt, typically part of your dealer service, but pull of belt, clean the pulleys from dust and such. how often depends on how hard you drive, and if in deep mud or alot of dust lots of videos on it, and for the love of god do the proper break in on the belt!

[@kenniegarner3848]

570 Polaris owner here. Only had mine for 6 months. From day one to today worse. Always sounds like its going to brake down. Always making a new noise or old noise has gotten worse.

[@kapperoutdoors]

So far I'm really liking the Can Am! Best of luck thanks

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

lol yup knew that was going to happen.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Boom! Good call! Thing is solid!

[@clarkwheeler8764]

Heck with letting Curtis and Phil use it---how about the ole Clarkinator? No cab, no windshield, no heat or air---just my kind of ride. For YOU--not so much!!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Come on up!!

[@markbuck9299]

I have both and the Polaris is a lot better for working on and servicing !!

[@kapperoutdoors]

That may be true. But I really like the Can Am! Both great machines though you can't really go wrong.

[@markbuck9299]

@@kapperoutdoors no !! I do like the VTwin motor !!

[@QuadiMoto6090]

You know the Polaris ultimate trail has all that stuff the outlander has. You keep comparing the outlander xt to the Polaris premium trim. Is the xt directly competing with Polaris premium trim or is it a step up? Like I said, the Polaris ultimate trail has the front and rear bumpers, winch, and led lights. Just seems like another Polaris hate video. I tried the Canned Ham’s and didn’t like them. To each their own. I will say this every machine should have LED’s standard, from base model up. These companies also need to step up their game and update their screens. These things should have the same screens as new vehicles. The technology is there and isn’t expensive.

[@kapperoutdoors]

This was definitely not a Polaris hate video! I have had many Polaris machines over the years and I have a Polaris Ranger XP1000 Northstar now that we enjoy. Just trying to lay out the options as objectively as possible that's all.

[@spyder000069]

Seems like a Honda or Yamaha would have been a better choice for an ATV that was going to be used for work. The Honda Rubicon or forman would be much better on fuel, quieter, gears instead of a belt, and of course the honda reputation. A yamaha kodiak would also be a good choice. Constant belt tension and a 10 year belt warranty. Still a great reputation for quality, still better on fuel than a 850 twin.

[@kapperoutdoors]

I considered the Honda Rubicon, but felt that I just needed more power. Then I really got excited about the Honda 680 Rincon, but they do not offer power steering with it! It's always a tough call in situations like this. I did like the warranty though as you said on the Yamaha. Makes you believe they really beefed it up. But we'll see, it's another life experience and adventure! Thanks

[@eldenswordable]

I am so perplexed why 250,000 ATV review videos never talk suspension components - Farm, mud, farm, mud...What about the desert? Rocks, dust, heat...

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thats a good point. I am no expert but I use them for work a lot on the land.

[@Endurient]

L cam am buddy polaris will always be better

[@kapperoutdoors]

I don't think Polaris is better after running the Can Am for a while now!

[@HappyRZRrider]

Why do people think these atv's ride and operate as smooth as an automobile. They don't. You're being nit-picky. Why make video's of what you bought ?? Nobody cares. Buy what you want, what works for you, what's cheaper, what's faster. Let people make up their own minds.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well I'd say that contrary to your statement, many people do look for other input when comparing and buying machines. People usually appreciate other people's points of view and experiences when it comes to researching and testing out machines. We've got tons of feedback over the years from people shopping machines and they do appreciate insights from others when comparing machines. So, actually a lot of people do care since the more insights and points of view they can glean, the more educated they will be when it comes to their own test rides and purchasing. Thanks

[@DigginLife21]

🔥🔥🔥 GREAT TO SEE YA KAPPER!!! @DigginLife21

[@kapperoutdoors]

Hey brother hope all is well! Cheers!!