2011
Polaris Sportsman 500 HO - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 586674 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Sportsman 500 HO |
| Price | US$ 5999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | MacPherson Strut with 8.2 in. (20.8 cm) Travel |
| Fronttyre | 25/8-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual A-Arm, IRS 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) Travel |
| Reartyre | 25/11-12 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | On-Demand True AWD/2WD |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Front rack 90 lb 40.8 kg). Rear rack 180 lb (81.6 kg). |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Red, Green |
| Instruments | Digital Gauge, Analog Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet |
| Light | Dual 50w Low Beam Bumper Lights, Single 50w High Beam Pod Light; Dual Brakelights/Taillights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 315.7 kg (696.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 15.52 litres (4.10 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 286 mm (11.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,108 mm (83.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 2,108 mm (83.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 857 mm (33.7 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.