2024
Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 948423 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Sportsman 450 H.O. |
| Price | US$ 8299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Sealed MacPherson Strut |
| Fronttyre | 25/8-12 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 208 mm (8.2 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Sealed Dual A-Arm, IRS |
| Reartyre | 25/10-12 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 241 mm (9.5 inches) |
| Wheels | Stamped Steel |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Driveline | One Touch On-Demand AWD/2WD. Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H In-line Shifting. |
| Enginedetails | Prostar engine |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Lock and Ride Compatible 5 Gal (18.9L) Front Dry Storage |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Orange, green |
| Comments | HO means high output engine. Multi Select EPS. 1,350 lb (612 kg) towing. |
| Instruments | All Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Two Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Volt Meter, Coolant Temperature, Hi-Temp Light |
| Light | Halogen Pod and Bumper Lights, Triple 50w High Beams, Dual 50w Low Beams, Single LED Brake Light/Taillight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 329.0 kg (725.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1194 mm (47.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2108 mm (83.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1219 mm (48.0 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1003 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 845 mm (33.3 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.