Kymco MXU 500 IRS vs Polaris Sportsman 500 HO (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 500 IRSstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco MXU 500 IRS | Polaris Sportsman 500 HO |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $5,999 |
| Engine | 498 cc | 498 cc |
| Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Weight | 324 kg | 316 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 L | 4.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/11-12 |
Kymco MXU 500 IRS vs Polaris Sportsman 500 HO — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco MXU 500 IRS and the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 500 IRS brings 20 hp in a 324 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO counters with its own power figure at 316 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: