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Polaris Sportsman 400 HO
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2011
Polaris Sportsman 400 HO Utility ATV |
Montana - The Sportsman Utility
ATV model lineup from Polaris has long been an
award winning line of ATVs. For 2011 Polaris has
made significant changes to the entire line of
Sportsman ATV's. One of the most significant changes
was return of the popular Sportsman 400 to a full
size chassis. The full size Sportsman 400 receives
the same updated chassis as the rest of the sportsman
lineup but at a much lower value price.
ATVriders.com had the opportunity to test ride
several of the updated ATV and SxS models in
Montana at Bull Run Dude Ranch. The 13,000 acre
ranch has a unique operation because the dude
ranch and hunting operation is owned by a group
of off-road enthusiasts that also use this scenic
and challenging property as their private riding
park. With endless miles of trails, Bulls Run
was the perfect place for Polaris to showcase
their 2011 ATV and SxS model line-up including
the updated Sportsman 400.
At the forefront of the Polaris Sportsman 400
is new redesigned front end styling that provides
a smaller appearance and improved sight line
performance for the rider. The smaller feel
of the Sportsman's is immediately noticeable
while trail riding you feel more connected to
the terrain you are traversing.
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Even
though the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO is
built on the full size chassis the new
aggessive styling gives the ATV a small
and nible look |
At the Bull Run facility there are endless
rock strewn elevation changes and this new smaller
feel and better site line helped us keep the
Sportsman 400 HO under control at speed. The
radiator has been relocated up higher in the
chassis and angled back to give it better protection
from mud and debris. I could see how better
radiator protection was needed while following
other ATVs through the trails. I could see a
lot of debris being kicked up by riders ahead
could have caused a lot of damage.
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Bull Run
Facility in Millville, MN has many scenic
views including beautiful creek crossings,
long mountin ranges, and open grass
fields
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