Polaris Ranger 500: review, history, specs
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| Polaris Ranger 500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2013 |
| Class | ATV |
| Engine | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: Automatic PVT H/L/N/R Final Drive: Shaft, On-Demand True AWD/2WD/ VersaTrac Turf Mode |
| Suspension | Front: MacPherson Strut 8-inch (20.3 cm) Travel Rear: Dual A-Arm, IRS 9-inch (22.9 cm) Travel |
| Brakes | Front: Hydraulic Disc Rear: Hydraulic disc |
| Front Tire | 25 x 8 x 12 |
| Rear Tire | 25 x 11 x 12 |
| Wheelbase | 72.01 inches (1829 mm) |
| Length | 107.99 inches (2743 mm) |
| Width | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
| Weight | 479.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Polaris Ranger 500 was a 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, Liquid-cooled ATV produced by Polaris in 2013.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Automatic PVT H/L/N/R transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 25 x 8 x 12 front tire and a 25 x 11 x 12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Hydraulic Disc in the front and a Hydraulic disc in the rear. The front suspension was a MacPherson Strut 8-inch (20.3 cm) Travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual A-Arm, IRS 9-inch (22.9 cm) Travel. The Ranger 500 was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 72.01 inches (1829 mm) long.
2013 Polaris Ranger 500[edit | edit source]
The 2012 Polaris Ranger 500 is the perfect choice for those in search of a middleweight SxS capable of delivering top performance yet making no compromises in terms of craftsmanship. Sporting the technologies proven in the biggest SxS machines in the family, this half-liter beast has been engineered to provide: hefty towing capacity, on-demand AWD, a spacious dump box with Lock&Ride cargo system, generous ground clearance and a mid-size chassis which makes loading in the back of a pickup truck a breeze.
With an automatic transmission and selectable high and low ratios, the 2012 Polaris Ranger 500 is easy to operate even by the less experienced riders while the large ground clearance and robust suspension make sure the beast can tackle pretty much any obstacle in its way, while retaining a smooth ride character on even grounds, too.