2025 XMR 850 vs 700 comparison, tear down, measurements: lots of meaningful improvements on the 850!

[@Jarvis_aka_UgunnH8This]

Thanks for doing this video, Might seem random but removing the cell phone tray on my 700 didn't even cross my mind until I saw that your removed yours. It's not much storage there so we need every little bit we can get for our gators, gloves and coozies!!

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I agree, I needed every bit of storage space I could get in that little cubby

[@dash11111111]

Been subscribed a long time and just want to say your videos have only gotten better with time. Very good explanations and the non bias opinion is awesome! (Seems everyone else is sponsored or fan girling hard over these things) Keep up the good work dude!

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I really appreciate that, glad you're enjoying the content!

[@jondrew55]

My dude, looks like the channel is doing well. This has to beat the old LM grind.

[@gpd5555]

Excellent info. Bigger not always better. Getting that front spark plug out would be a video in itself. My 700XMR has always started in the mode I shut it down in.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Yeah, that front spark plug is a total pain. No one ever remembers how to get that thing out.

[@michaelportt4358]

I have a 700 myself and it's a Breese to work on, lots of power, tons of accessories and it's never let me down. I put my atv thru hell every time I go out.

[@concealit4800]

I've been following u since the early days back when u tested tires like the interco sniper. I gotta say ur videos are very informative and much appreciated 👏

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Thanks! Glad you're still enjoying the content!

[@markbekkers8364]

Great stuff. Informative and cool thanks

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Glad you liked it!

[@dylanwalston2999]

Just an interesting note. You can use the rad relocation kit for the 700 on the new 850 and 1k. I have a picture of the new XTP with the kit on it. Wish i could post the picture here. Not sure who this info is useful for but I found it interesting

[@rustyshackleford7637]

Stock rear rack on the 850 is such a downgrade from the 700, not sure what they were thinking. Also 850 factory winch mount system makes me scratch my head, seems like a few of the 850 "features" were designed for "show" rather than purpose. Think the rear bumper off a 700 pro could replace the 850 rear bumper?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I think to change the rear bumper you also have to change the piece that goes from the hitch brace up to the top of the frame

[@cotywells]

Idk how i feel about that front drive shaft. What was wrong with the g2 design? Now you have to worry about going ujoint in the front now also

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I see where you're coming from but the universal joints allow the front differential to be bigger and the engine to be mounted lower down. Both things that are very nice. They've been reliable on my 700.

[@CarsonBagwell]

I saw a guy on facebook that took the 25xt 1000 a arms and shocks and put them on his 24 700 and said there was a big suspension travel difference so I would like you to make a video on it or something similar.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Let me get right on that for you LOL. I already have the xt arms. I may purchase some XT front shocks when they become available

[@CarsonBagwell]

@ ok cant wait for more videos on both your can ams

[@Getdownorlaydownbum]

I was getting the 2025 xmr 850 next month im mainly gone be on dirt roads and trails ill never have it sunk over the tires and will be riding a lot what would be best the 850 or the 700 in your opinion?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Depends on your budget. 850 sounds better and will probably be more fun. The 700 is better value

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

If you get the 700 I would throw on a set of 1-inch wheel spacers right away

[@Raptoism]

do you bother with push pins for the plastics or do you have a better solution?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

The push pins work well enough for me. If I have a spot where they're coming out. I typically just put an oversized one

[@jond2700]

Any chance the 850’s motor mounts will work on the 700?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Not sure, you'd have to swap the entire engine bracket that goes with it. Probably just cheaper to do the snowmobile upgrade I did

[@jond2700]

Copy. Thanks.

[@BloodPshyco73]

Not excusing the ugly front winch mount. But I think the reason they went that route was for easy access to the winch if you were down in a hole stuck

[@BloodPshyco73]

V-twin heating is apparently because of emissions. They make them run on the leaner side, apparently with a tune you pretty much get rid of overheating

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Yeah absolutely but there's no need for the winch to stick out 9 in

[@BloodPshyco73]

@@MudPuppyOffroad i agree

[@romankaletinets6750]

Please, take weight measurements of the new 850. My XMR700 with full tank, rear box, an extra 10 litres' tank, 30" Maxxis Zilla on beadlock rims, 2500 winch and a huge Prolight lightbar weighs 440 kg, 108 kg - front left, 112 kg - front right, 110 and 108 kg rear left anf right side respectively.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

That's a big ask lol I do plan to weigh them in the configurations you see here. I have a separate video with the weights of the items I removed

[@romankaletinets6750]

@ It just takes a set of 4 identical cheap electric floor scales, USD 4 each. After weighting, all of them made good Christmas presents. I lifted all 4 wheels one by one and shoved scales underneath. You get weight and weight distribution for good measure)

[@ReeseWalker-g9w]

which one would you recommend

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Watch the end of the video

[@darkstars2050]

Is an 850 just a detuned 1000?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Yep. I guess I'll have to make another video on this because it doesn't seem like it's widespread information yet

[@dganlc]

Glad to watch and you not be so negative all the time. Stopped watching your videos a long time ago bc of how childish and negative you were on Can Ams while trying to praise Hondas. Glad maturity has happened and you aren’t always negative but very nice to watch and hear your opinion on this video. Hope this continues.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I have not changed much the generation 3 Is just much better than the generation 2 and Gen 1 Can-Ams. I report the facts.

[@canadianatvlife]

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[@rockytopvfl8350]

Is the 850xmr worth the extra money??? Im a honda520 owner but just want more power, the 700 seems it will be more reliable than the vtwin.... what's your recommendation???

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I think coming from a Honda 520 you will be very happy with the 700s power

[@tendernuts1665]

The way I look at it is do u want to be able to spin 32s? Or do u want to be able to do wheelies on 32s?