2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.

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2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Utility
BASE MSRP(US)  $6,799.00
Warranty  6
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Engine:  
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  OHV
Bore (mm/in)  92 / 3.62
Stroke (mm/in)  75 / 2.96
Displacement (cc/ci)  499 / 30.4
Compression Ratio  10:2
Starter  Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Alternator Watts  240
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft
Reverse  Yes
Transmission Brand  Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range  Yes
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)  26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)  26
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Polaris PXT
Front Tire Width  8
Front Wheel Diameter  12
Rear Tire Width  11
Rear Wheel Diameter  12
Tire Type  Radial
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Polaris PXT 26 X 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Polaris PXT 26 X 11-12
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking  Standard
Parking Brake  Standard
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  McPherson Strut
Front Travel (in/mm)  8.2 / 208
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Front Stabilizer Bar  No
Rear Suspension Type  Independent
Rear Travel (in/mm)  9.5 / 241
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar  Yes
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  6.75
Width (in/mm)  46 / 1168
Height (in/mm)  47 / 1194
Wheelbase (in/mm)  51 / 1295
Turning Radius (ft)  6.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  11.3 / 285.8
Length (ft/ft)  6
Length (ft/in)  9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  715 / 324.3
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)  1225 / 555.7
GVWR (lbs/kgs)  1200 / 544
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.8 / 18
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  0.7
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  34 / 864
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Light Guard  No
Radiator Guard  No
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Handlebars  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Front Fender Flairs  Standard
Rear Fender Flairs  Standard
Bash Plate (Front)  Yes
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Hour Meter  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
NADA Value Average  2525
NADA Value Low  2265
NADA Value High  3360
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Utility
Manufacturer Country  USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ATV Over 250cc
NADATrimID  20017
CRS -> NADA Map  6200017780
Towing & Hauling:  
Size (in/cm)  1.25 / 3.2
Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs)  120 / 54.4
Rear Hitch Type  Receiver
Drive Line:  
Driveline Brand  On-Demand™
Driveline Type  Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes  2
Rear Unlocking Differential  No
Rear Solid Axle  No
Limited Slip Differential Location  Rear
Differential Lock Location  Rear
Convenience:  
Power Outlet  Standard
Storage:  
Capacity (lbs/kgs)  90 / 40.8
Front Storage Well  Standard
Rear Storage Well  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No

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keeps on going
By kyle myers(Owner), Nov. 12, 2009
i bought my sportsman 500 ho last year and was a little worried about how it would perform but after pulling trees out of the bush that were 50 feet long and a 20 in thick i was impressed my buddies honda and his yamaha could not even start to pull them trees. we were also on a deer hunt and the hon... Read Full Review

 

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