2010
Polaris Scrambler 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 448682 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Scrambler 500 |
| Price | US$ 6399. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2010 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | MacPherson Strut with 8.2 in. (20.8 cm) Travel |
| Fronttyre | 23/8-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Progressive-Rate Swingarm with 10.5 in. (26.7 cm) Travel |
| Reartyre | 22/11-10 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Indy Red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Drive system: On-Demand True AWD/2WD. Transmission: Automatic PVT F/N/R. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 253.6 kg (559.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 15.14 litres (4.00 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 121 mm (4.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,905 mm (75.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,905 mm (75.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 889 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Polaris
Country of Origin:
United States
Founder:
Edgar Hetteen, Allen Hetteen, and David Johnson
Best Known For:
ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycle brands (Victory; Indian revival)
Company History
Polaris is a powersports giant that turned northern ingenuity into year-round adventure machines. Snowmobiles came first; ATVs and UTVs followed, defining work/play segments with durability and dealer reach. In motorcycles, Polaris launched Victory—modern American V-twins with strong chassis—and later revived Indian with substantial engineering investment and a premium dealer experience. The company’s strengths are platform engineering and parts logistics: vehicles built to survive cold, mud, and rental abuse with spares on shelves from Alaska to Arizona. Historically, Polaris professionalized off-road recreation and utility while proving that an American firm could build competitive road motorcycles at scale. Its Indian revival, in particular, anchored competition in the heavyweight cruiser space and broadened choices for riders loyal to domestic metal.