Best ATV for Big Guys

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The useful way to compare an ATV for a larger rider is not by labels about people, but by the manufacturer’s limits and the room offered by its seat, rider triangle, footwells and suspension. Every machine below is a current model with published dimensions or capacity information. A published payload is the combined allowance for rider, cargo and accessories—not a personal recommendation—so read the owner’s manual, stay inside every limit and arrange a hands-on fit check before buying.

# Product Price Where to buy
1 2026 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS $7,000–$9,000 Amazon · eBay
2 2026 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 $10,000–$12,000 Amazon · eBay
3 2026 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 $14,000–$18,000 Amazon · eBay
4 2026 Can-Am Outlander MAX DPS 700 $13,000–$16,000 Amazon · eBay
5 2026 Can-Am Outlander MAX 6×6 DPS 850 $18,000–$22,000 Amazon · eBay
6 2026 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4×4 EPS $9,749 MSRP plus destination Amazon · eBay
7 2026 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4×4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS $9,099 MSRP plus destination Amazon
8 2026 Yamaha Kodiak 450 $6,699 MSRP Amazon · eBay
9 2026 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS XT-R $10,000–$12,000 Amazon · eBay
10 2026 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R $11,000–$13,000 Amazon · eBay

The picks, in detail

2026 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS
Pick 01 of 10

2026 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS

A single-rider utility ATV with a 33.25-inch seat, 485-lb payload rating, 8.2 inches of front and 9.5 inches of rear travel.

  • 44-hp 567cc single
  • 90/180-lb rack ratings
  • 1,350-lb towing rating
Pros

  • Published payload figure
  • Independent rear suspension
Cons

  • One-person seating
  • Payload includes all carried load
2026 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570
Pick 02 of 10

2026 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570

The two-up Sportsman configuration has a factory passenger position; use its dedicated seating and the model-specific manual rather than adding a passenger to a single-seat ATV.

  • 567cc single
  • factory two-person seating
  • independent rear suspension
Pros

  • Purpose-built passenger arrangement
  • Current Polaris model
Cons

  • Check its combined capacity label
  • Larger than a single-seat chassis
Price: $10,000–$12,000
2026 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000
Pick 03 of 10

2026 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000

A one-person 952cc Sportsman with a 33.25-inch seat and high-clearance suspension; Polaris lists 7.4 inches front and 6.7 inches rear travel on the standard XP 1000 spec family.

  • 952cc twin
  • 13.5-inch ground clearance
  • 1,500-lb towing rating
Pros

  • Large-displacement utility platform
  • Published chassis measurements
Cons

  • One-person seating
  • Higher purchase cost
Price: $14,000–$18,000
2026 Can-Am Outlander MAX DPS 700
Pick 04 of 10

2026 Can-Am Outlander MAX DPS 700

A MAX two-up model with a removable passenger seat, 36.8-inch seat height, 9.8-inch front and 9.7-inch rear travel, plus a 1,000-lb cargo-bed rating.

  • 700 Rotax V-twin
  • Tri-Mode DPS
  • 1,830-lb towing rating
Pros

  • Factory passenger seating
  • Long 93.3-inch wheelbase
Cons

  • Cargo-bed rating is not a rider limit
  • Very long chassis
Price: $13,000–$16,000
2026 Can-Am Outlander MAX 6x6 DPS 850
Pick 05 of 10

2026 Can-Am Outlander MAX 6×6 DPS 850

A two-up work-oriented 6×6 with a removable passenger seat, 36.8-inch seat height, 1,000-lb bed rating and 10 inches of front suspension travel.

  • 82-hp 999cc V-twin
  • selectable 4WD/6WD
  • 1,830-lb towing rating
Pros

  • Published bed capacity
  • Six-wheel traction layout
Cons

  • 1,388-lb estimated dry weight
  • Large footprint
Price: $18,000–$22,000
2026 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS
Pick 06 of 10

2026 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4×4 EPS

Honda publishes a 36.4-inch seat, 7.3-inch front and 8.5-inch rear travel, 99/187-lb rack ratings and a 1,322-lb towing rating for this one-person model.

  • 518cc single
  • independent suspension
  • EPS
Pros

  • Clear factory rack figures
  • Independent rear suspension
Cons

  • One-person seating
  • No published rider-only capacity figure
Price: $9,749 MSRP plus destination
2026 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS
Pick 07 of 10

2026 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4×4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS

The Rancher IRS version brings a 420cc single, automatic DCT, independent rear suspension and a 33.6-inch seat height to a more compact Honda chassis.

  • 420cc single
  • automatic DCT
  • IRS and EPS
Pros

  • Lower published seat height
  • Independent rear suspension
Cons

  • One-person seating
  • Smaller engine than Foreman
Price: $9,099 MSRP plus destination
2026 Yamaha Kodiak 450
Pick 08 of 10

2026 Yamaha Kodiak 450

A compact utility ATV with a 33.7-inch seat, 80.1-inch overall length and 421cc engine; Yamaha positions this model around maneuverability rather than a passenger setup.

  • 421cc single
  • Ultramatic CVT
  • selectable 2WD/4WD
Pros

  • Published compact dimensions
  • Lower current MSRP
Cons

  • One-person layout
  • Smaller displacement
2026 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS XT-R
Pick 09 of 10

2026 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS XT-R

A current 700-class utility ATV with electronic power steering and Yamaha’s Ultramatic CVT; compare its seat and footwell in person with the smaller Kodiak 450.

  • 686cc single
  • EPS
  • On-Command 2WD/4WD
Pros

  • 700-class utility platform
  • EPS
Cons

  • One-person layout
  • Verify trim-specific capacity label
Price: $10,000–$12,000
2026 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R
Pick 10 of 10

2026 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R

Yamaha’s current Grizzly utility platform pairs a 700-class engine with EPS and a more trail-focused specification. Treat the dealer visit as the decision point for controls, seat reach and footwell clearance.

  • 686cc single
  • EPS
  • On-Command 2WD/4WD
Pros

  • Current Yamaha utility model
  • EPS controls
Cons

  • One-person layout
  • Confirm trim specifications before ordering
Price: $11,000–$13,000

Buying tips

  • Use the manufacturer’s payload label as a combined rider, cargo and accessory limit; it is not a body-size rating.
  • Compare seat height, handlebar reach, knee clearance and footwell room while wearing normal riding gear.
  • Only carry a passenger on an ATV designed and labeled for two people, and follow the owner’s manual and local training guidance.

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