Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.: review, history, specs
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| Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. | |
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| Production | 2006 - 2013 |
| Class | ATV |
| Engine | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, Liquid-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 91.4mm x 91.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P Final Drive: Shaft, On-Demand True AWD/2WD |
| Suspension | Front: MacPherson Strut With 8.2-inch (20.8 cm) Travel Rear: Dual A-Arm, IRS 9.5-inch (24.1 cm) Travel |
| Brakes | Front: Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Rear: Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake |
| Front Tire | 25 x 8-12; 489 |
| Rear Tire | 25 x 10-12; 489 |
| Wheelbase | 50.51 inches (1283 mm) |
| Length | 82.99 inches (2108 mm) |
| Width | 47.99 inches (1219 mm) |
| Seat Height | 33.7 inches (856 mm) |
| Weight | 316.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. was a 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, Liquid-cooled ATV produced by Polaris between 2006 and 2013.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 91.4mm bore x 91.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
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 4-Wheel 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 9.5-inch (24.1 cm) Travel. The wheelbase was 50.51 inches (1283 mm) long.
2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.[edit | edit source]
The Sportsman 500 H.O. is one of the best machines on the market. This ATV is heavy and a bit slow but for how it sounds like you'll use it, plenty fast. The 500 H.O. is equipped with a liquid-cooled 498cc high-output single overhead valve single-cylinder engine. This engine features a 40mm Mikuni carburetor and an electric starter. This engine's bore measures 92mm, and has a 75mm stroke. The compression ratio of this engine is 10.2:1/
2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.[edit | edit source]
The 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. is a great choice for those in search of a quad with middleweight displacement but the power rating of bigger machines. Thanks to its high-output engine, this carbureted quad is able to deliver more than meets the eye, for both work and play. With a massive racking and towing capacity, even the most demanding outdoor tasks can be carried out with ease. A front storage box is provides a nifty place for personal gear or tools, enhancing the convenience of riding this ATV.
The automatic dual-ratio transmission with selectable AWD makes it easy to use, and even fresh riders will quickly learn how to maneuver this quad. The independent rear suspension comes with progressive rate springs for better copying the ground at all loading rates,a dding to the smoothness of the ride.
2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.[edit | edit source]
Rode the base model half-liter ATVs and felt there was something missing? The 2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. may have just the right recipe to make you smile: a half-liter high output engine which brings together middleweight sizing and uncompromised performance. Farming, ranching, plain off-road fun or working in the wilderness, you name it and this machine will deliver: on-demand AWD, independent rear suspensions, a generous ground clearance and easy-to-use automatic transmission with parking mode, all to help you get the job done.
Powerful hydraulic disk brakes ensure firm, predictable stopping power for increased confidence when things start rolling a bit too fast, while massive racking and towing capacities make sure even the most demanding outdoor tasks can be carried out with ease. A front storage box is provides a nifty place for personal gear or tools, enhancing the convenience of riding this ATV.
2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.[edit | edit source]
Ready to tackle the roughest terrain, the 2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. boasts a half-liter class high output engine which is perfect for those in search of uncompromised performance in a smaller package. Used for farming/ ranching or plain off-road fun, this machine has been engineered to deliver: on-demand AWD, independent rear suspensions, a generous ground clearance and easy-to-use automatic transmission and all the craftsmanship quality Polaris are known for.
Dependable hydraulic disk brakes with steel-braided lines ensure firm, predictable stopping power for increased confidence, while massive racking and towing capacities make sure even the most demanding outdoor tasks can be carried out with ease. A front storage box is fitted as standard, and multiple accessories can expand the functionality of this ATV according to each rider's needs.
2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.[edit | edit source]
Equipped with a high-output engine, the 2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. is an ATV designed to provide safe and reliable transportation across areas of rough, uneven terrain, on both sealed and unpaved roads and forest trails. The on-demand AWD system provides increased traction when needed, automatically engaging the front wheel drive on slippery, unstable surfaces, or when bigger bumps or steeper gradients are encountered, reverting to RWD as obstacles are surmounted.
Dependable hydraulic disk brakes with steel-braided lines ensure firm, predictable stopping power for increased confidence, while massive racking and towing capacities make sure even the most demanding outdoor tasks can be carried out with ease. A front storage box is fitted as standard, and multiple accessories can expand the functionality of this ATV according to each rider's needs.
2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.[edit | edit source]
As its very name says, the 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. is an ATV equipped with a high output engine and designed to provide safe and reliable transportation across areas of rough, uneven terrain, on both sealed and unpaved roads and forest trails. Engineered to never let the rider down, this quad comes with an on-demand AWD system which engages the 4WD when needed, returning to RWD as the obstacles are surmounted.
Strong skid plates shield the 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. from rocks and bumps, while the strong hydraulic disk brakes and steel-braided lines ensure firm, dependable stopping power. A front storage box is fitted as standard, and multiple accessories can expand the functionality of this ATV.