2011
Polaris Sportsman 550 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 186463 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Sportsman 550 |
| Price | US$ 7499. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Dual A-Arm 9 in. (22.9 cm) Travel |
| Fronttyre | 26/8-14 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual A-Arm, Rolled 10.25 in. (26 cm) Travel |
| Reartyre | 26/10-14 |
| Wheels | Stamped Steel |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 549.00 ccm (33.50 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | On-Demand True AWD/2WD |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Electronic fuel injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Front/rear rack capacity 120 lb (55 kg) / 240 lb (110 kg) |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Indy Red, Sage Green, Polaris Pursuit Camo |
| Instruments | Analog Speedometer, Digital Odometer, Tachometer, Two Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Clock, Service Indicator, Diagnostic Indicator, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet |
| Light | Triple 50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights; Dual Brakelights/Taillights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 329.3 kg (726.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 19.87 litres (5.25 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,115 mm (83.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 2,115 mm (83.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 940 mm (37.0 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.