2012
Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. EFI 4x4
ATV Specifications |
| Engine
Type |
4-Stroke
Single Cylinder |
| Displacement |
498cc
High Output (H.O.) |
| Fuel
System |
Carbureted |
| Cooling |
Liquid |
| Transmission/Final
Drive |
Automatic
PVT P/R/N/L/H; Shaft |
| Drive
System |
On-Demand
True AWD/2WD |
Engine Braking System/
Active Descent Control |
Standard/N.A. |
| Front
Suspension |
MacPherson
Strut With 8.2" (20.8 cm) Travel |
| Rear
Suspension |
Dual
A-Arm, Rolled 8.75" (22.2 cm) Travel |
| Front/Rear
Brakes |
Single
Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic
Rear Foot Brake |
| Parking
Brake |
Park
in Transmission/Lockable Hand Lever |
| Front
Tires |
25
x 8-12; 489 |
| Rear
Tires |
25
x 11-12; 489 |
| Wheels |
Stamped
Steel |
| Wheelbase |
57"
(144.8 cm) |
| Dry
Weight |
740
lb (335.7 kg) |
Overall Vehicle Size
(L x W x H) |
86
x 48 x 48"
(218.4 x 121.9 x 121.9 cm) |
| Ground
Clearance |
11"
(27.9 cm) |
| Seat
Height |
33.75"
(85.7 cm) |
| Fuel
Capacity |
4.1
gal (15.5 L) |
Bed Box Dimensions
(L x W x H) |
N.A. |
| Front/Rear
Rack Box Capacity |
90
lb (40.8 kg)/180 lb (81.6 kg) |
| Payload
Capacity |
450
lb.(w/ 180 lb. person) / (204kg w/81.6kg
person) |
| Hitch
Towing Rating |
1,225
lb (555.7 kg) |
| Unbraked
Trailer Towing Capacity |
1,995
lb (905 kg) |
| Hitch/Type |
Standard/1.25"
Receiver |
| Cargo
System |
Lock
& Ride |
| Lighting |
Dual
50w Low Beam Bumper Lights / Single
50w High Beam Pod Light |
| Electronic Power Steering |
N.A. |
| Instrumentation |
Digital
Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer,
Tripmeter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge,
AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights,
DC Outlet |
| Colors |
Indy
Red, Sage Green, Medium Yellow |
