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CFMOTO CFORCE C6 & C6 Pro vs Polaris Sportsman 850
CFMOTO’s new 647cc mid-size flagship vs the big-bore benchmark — towing, electronics, two-up & price.
Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.
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Quick verdict
- Choose the CFMOTO CFORCE C6 / C6 Pro if you want big-bore towing (1,830 lb published), newer electronics and a standard winch on the Pro — typically for less money, with a factory two-up Pro Touring option.
- Choose the Polaris Sportsman 850 if you want maximum power — its 78-hp twin clearly outguns the C6 Pro’s 54 hp — plus the industry’s deepest network and resale history.
Fair-play note: on power this is not close — the 850 wins by 24 hp. The C6’s case is towing, equipment and price.
2027 CFMOTO CFORCE C6 & C6 Pro vs. Polaris Sportsman 850
CFMOTO’s new-for-2027 mid-size flagship — the 647cc CFORCE C6 (45 hp) and C6 Pro (54 hp, with a two-up Pro Touring version) — against the Sportsman 850, the big-bore benchmark. Different displacement classes, overlapping money: here’s the honest look.
CFORCE C6647cc | CFORCE C6 Pro& Pro Touring (2-up) Our pick | PolarisSportsman 850 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 647cc single | 647cc single | 850cc twin |
| Power | 45 hp | 54 hp | 78 hp |
| Towing | 1,830 lb | 1,830 lb | see polaris.com |
| Winch standard | — | 3,500-lb standard ✓ | accessory |
| Throttle & shifting | Bosch e-throttle + E-Shift | + selectable drive modes | mechanical |
| Display | 6.2″ TFT | 6.2″ TFT | varies by trim |
| Ground clearance | 11.8″ | 12.6″ | varies by trim |
| Two-up option | — | Pro Touring ✓ | Touring 850 (separate model) |
| Price starting MSRP | see live pricing below | see live pricing below | from ~$11,799 |
Where the C6 makes its case
Big-bore towing and modern electronics in a lighter mid-size package — usually for meaningfully less money.
- ✓Towing that punches up. The C6 family’s published 1,830-lb tow rating is deep into big-bore territory — for hauling firewood, feed or a trailer around the property, the displacement number on the plastics matters less than the hitch rating.
- ✓The electronics are a generation newer. Bosch electronic throttle with E-Shift and a 6.2″ TFT screen are standard on every C6; the Pro adds selectable drive modes and a 3,500-lb winch out of the box.
- ✓Pro Touring: two-up from the factory. A real passenger seat and grab handles as built — not an aftermarket kit — with the Pro’s full 54-hp spec and 12.6″ of clearance.
- ●Where the Sportsman 850 wins. Power, plainly: 78 hp from the 850 twin is a different league than the C6 Pro’s 54, and Polaris’ dealer network, accessory catalog and resale history are the industry’s deepest. If maximum power is the mission, the Sportsman earns its price premium.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Frequently asked questions
How much can the 2027 CFORCE C6 tow?
CFMOTO publishes a 1,830-lb tow rating for the CFORCE C6, C6 Pro and C6 Pro Touring — with front/rear rack capacity of 121/242 lb. That rating applies across the whole C6 family, base or Pro.
Is the CFORCE C6 Pro faster than the Polaris Sportsman 850?
No — the Sportsman 850’s 78-hp twin clearly out-powers the C6 Pro’s 54-hp single. The C6’s case is value: comparable towing (1,830 lb published), newer electronics (Bosch e-throttle, E-Shift, 6.2″ TFT), and a standard 3,500-lb winch on the Pro, typically at a lower price.
Where can I get the 2027 CFORCE C6 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA has the first 2027 C6, C6 Pro and two-up C6 Pro Touring allocation arriving now, with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Call (509) 892-6368 to reserve yours.
CFORCE C6 figures are 2027 specifications from the official CFMOTO USA 2027 Off-Road brochure. Polaris Sportsman 850 figures are from polaris.com (horsepower and starting MSRP as published August 2026), are approximate, vary by trim and model year, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration; Polaris MSRPs typically exclude destination and setup. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.