Polaris 550xp verses polaris 700

[xsyourride]

Looking at getting rid of my wife's 2005 Polaris 700 and up dating her's to 550 xp with power steering. I was told that the 550 has more power than the 700 is that true.She wants the same power as my 800 sportsman but i think the 850 might be a bit much. Just looking at some insight if anyone is riding one of these new units.
Thanks

 

[medler]

P.M. Hadster .He has the 850 with P.S. Nice bike

 

[OnlyPolaris]

i believe the two units are very close in hp.

 

[Hitchguy]

buy her the new can am much lighter and has more power:d:d:d easier for her to drive and you know what they say about happy wifes right:d

 

[hadster]

The 850 does have good power, but it is easy to handle and comes on very smooth, if she wants the power of the 800 i would go with the 850. Yes it will have more power than the 800, but the 550 will have much less (although it is very peppy).
I have found these XP's to be very good, no problems at all with mine, i did have probems with all the other new units that i bought new (Kawi 750,Honda 680,Can-Am 800).
I do not know the power difference of the 550 and the 700. But i do know the Can-Am 800 does have more power than the 850 XP Polaris (not by much but i do feel a little difference).

 

[drford]

the 550 is rated 2 hp less than an 800 the 850 though wow wow wow look out can am

 

[H2O]

My Can-am is quicker in a drag race than my 850 XP. With that said the 850 xp with powersteering is for my wife and it is her favorite.
For the extra it costs I would go with the 850 then you have a bike that you would enjoy also.

 

[jessie]

The polaris 55o is a good quad i have about 1200km on mine never touched anything on it needs diffrent tires top speed 60mph I wish i bought the 850 smoother engine and better engine. Hope this helps

 

[arff]

I drove both the 550 and the 850.

The 850 is a smoother running engine and power band.
The power steering is great a must have.

I only have 300 km on mine and has been all winter driving.

I would suggest the 850

 

[Mongrol]

Nice thing about the XP series is the ability to travel up to 39 mph/70 kmph in low gear.

The 550 clutch engagement is a lot rougher than the 850.

Both are BIG machines when sitting on them.

Like 'em both.