2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
Back by popular demand, the legendary Sportsman that started it all. With On-Demand True AWD, IRS, Disc Brakes, plenty of storage, and the lowest MSRP ever for a Sportsman 500, you get the legendary ride and handling at an unbelievable price. - Polaris
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Drivetrain
Suspension
Brakes
Tires/Wheels
Dimensions
Capacities
Instrumentation
Colors
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FEATURES
- Hydraulic Front Disc Brakes
- 500cc Carbureted Engine
- Automatic Transmission with H/L/N/R
- Front Storage
- Electric Start with Backup Recoil Start
- Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
- Engine Type: 4-stroke
- Displacement: 499 cc
- Carburetion: 40mm CV Mikuni
- Cooling: Liquid
- Starting: Electric w/recoil back-up
Drivetrain
- Final Drive: Shaft
- Transmission: P/R/N/L/H
- Drive System: Automatic PVT 2WD/AWD
- Engine Braking System: Accessory
- Active Descent Control: N/A
Suspension
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut with 8.2 in / 20.8 cm travel
- Rear Suspension: Fully Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar; 9.5 in / 24.1 cm travel
Brakes
- Front Brakes: Single Lever Hydraulic disc
- Rear Brakes: Hydraulic rear foot brake
Tires/Wheels
- Front Tires: 25x8-12; 489
- Rear Tires: 25x11-12; 489
- Wheels: Stamped Steel
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 50.5 in /128.3 cm
- Dry Weight: 696 lb./316 kg.
- Length/Width/Height: 83 in, 210.8 cm / 48 in, 121.9 cm / 48 in, 121.9 cm
- Seat Height: 33.75 in/85.7 cm
- Ground Clearance: 11.25 in/28.6 cm
Capacities
- Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal./15.5 ltr.
- Front-Rack Capacity: 90 lb./40.8 kg.
- Rear-Rack Capacity: 180 lb./81.6 kg.
- Hitch: Std / Receiver
- Hitch Towing Capacity: 1225 lb./555.7 kg.
- Braked Trailer Towing Capacity: 1,786 lbs/810 kg
Instrumentation
- Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Hourmeter, Clock, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi Temp/Low Batt lights, DC Outlet.
Colors
- Indy Red, Sage Green
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