In extremely tight trails there isn’t a huge noticeable difference. Anywhere else the power difference is very noticeable. When I get off my 850 and on my wife’s 600r it’s a night and day difference.

 

This year I went from a 600R to an 850 after many years on a 600. As stated riding at lower speeds it's pretty similar 0 to 50 but a huge difference after 50 .A 850 can get up to 80 in a heartbeat definitely NOT for the inexperienced rider. I really like the extra power for all the hill's that I ride here in Vermont and find the power band very useable .Does it make me a faster rider ? not really I still ride within my comfort zone. I do enjoy the extra power and powerful the 850 is !!!

 

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Also, I feel like I don't have to push the 850 as hard as the 600 on my wife's sled so perhaps it's easier on it from an overall wear and tear perspective.

 

Depends on the type of trails . Around us , Tight and twistes.... I'd take the 600 R. Anything longer, or straight trails , lake runs.....
I'd prob take the 850.

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I have ridden 850 and 600R sleds and for me, there is a certain amount of extra work to keep the 850 power under control in the tight, twisty trails. The power is incredible, as someone else has stated, going from 40/50 to 80mph happens in a second...absolutely incredible and fun power! I think the 600-class sled fits my riding style and normal riding trails better, but I am re-thinking the idea of selling my 850. I may end up having both!

 

Agree with comments above. For tight-twisty trails, the 850 can be annoying. It wants to go when you hit the throttle, where the 600 seems more manageable on that lower end (50% throttle and below). You can even notice a pretty big difference when loading the 600 into a trailer, it takes a considerable amount of power to move it in where the 850 is almost effortless. The 600 is a great engine if you don’t have any open stretch’s greater than 1/3 mile or don’t ride much above 75-80.

 

It's a trade off both ways. The 600 will feel lighter and more maneuverable but the 850 is an adrenaline rush when you light the wick. As someone said the 850 really commands your respect and attention.

 

I have a 600r and ride right trails all over Wisconsin, I love the motor. Great power till 80, crazy responsive. I love lifting skis whenever I can. That being said, if money ain't a issue, go 850. Both incredible motors.

 

I have both (2022 600r renegade X and 2023 renegade x 850) and the 600r is ok as long as as you don't try the 850. My 600r is my back up sled . Nothing can replace the rush of an 850. So the moral of this story is the 600r is a great sled as long as yo stay off an 850.

 

We have a 2023 850 XRS Renegade as well as a 2023 600R X Renegade. My wife and I are fairly aggressive riders.

Both of these are great sleds. Both are great engines. As many have stated, the 850 is very impressive power wise but can be a handful for many on tight, twisty trails. We ride in the Northwoods of Wisconsin (very tight, twisty) and I think the 600R is just as fast and easier to ride at speed on these trails. Once we head into the UP of Michigan where the trails are straighter and wider, the 850 really excels.

I think the answer to your question depends on the type of rider you are and the type of trails you ride. I can say that after roughly 3k miles this season on my first 850, I have concluded that for my riding style and our trail system, the 600R is plenty of sled for me.

Additional note : what is amazing to me about the 850 is the power it generates without gas or oil consumption penalties. Again we ride tight trails so there are very few long high speed pulls but my 850 sips oil and gas. Both engines (850 / 600R) consume the same amount of oil and gas when run the same way on the same trails.

 

Agreed. However I do notice the 11ish extra lbs over the front on slower twister trails. About then only downfall. Fuel consumption is only slightly more than mine or my wife's 600r.

 

Yup - Charlie nailed it.

Those guys that think their experienced (or just want bragging rights) - I can see their wide eyes 50 yards out because they are barely in control / can't get on their side of the trail.

That 850 is no joke!