Polaris Sportsman 450: review, history, specs
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| Polaris Sportsman 450 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | Sportsman 450 HO |
| Production | 2005 - 2017 |
| Class | ATV |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 38.1mm x 38.1mm |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: macpherson strut Rear: dual a-arm, irs |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 24/8-12 |
| Rear Tire | 24/10-12 |
| Wheelbase | 50.51 inches (1283 mm) |
| Length | 82.99 inches (2108 mm) |
| Width | 47.99 inches (1219 mm) |
| Height | 48.03 inches (1220 mm) |
| Seat Height | 33.27 inches (845 mm) |
| Weight | 685.64 pounds (311.0 Kg) (dry), 274.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Polaris Sportsman 450 HO was a single cylinder, four-stroke ATV produced by Polaris between 2005 and 2017.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 38.1mm bore x 38.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 500.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a automatic transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 24/8-12 front tire and a 24/10-12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a macpherson strut while the rear was equipped with a dual a-arm, irs. The Sportsman 450 HO was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 685.64 pounds (311.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.51 inches (1283 mm) long.
2005 Polaris Sportsman 450[edit | edit source]
The new Polaris Sportsman 450 gives riders all the benefits of the Sportsman suspension, all-wheel drive and handling, making this 4x4 AWD the best ride in its class. Because the ride is so smooth and it handles easily on all types of terrain, this Sportsman has a distinct advantage over competitive ATVs.