Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring: review, history, specs

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Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring
Manufacturer
Production 2009
Class ATV
Engine
4-Stroke Single Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, High Output
Fuel System Electronic Fuel injection, 39mm Throttle Body
Transmission Gear box: Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P

Final Drive: Automatic PVT, Turf / 2WD/AWD/AWD with ADC

Clutch: Automatic
Suspension Front: MacPherson Strut With 8.2-inch (20.8 cm) Travel
Rear: Dual A-Arm, IRS 8.75-inch (22.2 cm) Travel
Brakes Front: Single Lever Hydraulic Disc
Rear: Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
Front Tire 25 x 8-12; 489
Rear Tire 25 x 10-12; 489
Wheelbase 57.01 inches (1448 mm)
Length 85.98 inches (2184 mm)
Width 47.99 inches (1219 mm)
Seat Height 34.02 inches (864 mm)
Weight 349.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring was a 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, High Output ATV produced by Polaris in 2009.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 25 x 8-12; 489 front tire and a 25 x 10-12; 489 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Lever Hydraulic Disc in the front and a Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake in the rear. The front suspension was a MacPherson Strut With 8.2-inch (20.8 cm) Travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual A-Arm, IRS 8.75-inch (22.2 cm) Travel. The Sportsman 500 EFI Touring was fitted with a 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.01 inches (1448 mm) long.

2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring[edit | edit source]

2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring 2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring

The 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring can carry rider, passenger and a hefty load of tools or gear across rough terrain and help you get the job done. Suitable for outdoor chores given its excellent raking and towing capacities, this quad mixes the fun of two-up trail riding with the dependable performance of hard-working beasts.

The automatic transmission offers easy operation even for less experienced riders, with predictable power deployment for a reassuring feeling. A large removable front storage box is standard, adding even more convenience to this ATV, for more pleasurable rides and even when work needs to be done. And with active descent control and engine braking, even tackling the steepest gradients will be an easier job.