2011 Polaris Sportsman® 400 H.O.

2011 Polaris Sportsman® 400 H.O. pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$5,599
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2011
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 400 H.O.
Year
2011
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Bore (mm/in)
87.9 / 3.46
Stroke (mm/in)
75 / 2.96
Displacement (cc/ci)
455 / 27.8
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
25
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
25
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 8-12; 489
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 10-12; 489
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.2 / 208
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
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 Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.92
Width (in/mm)
48 / 1219
Height (in/mm)
48 / 1219
Wheelbase (in/mm)
50.5 / 1283
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.3 / 286
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
11
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
688 / 312
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1225 / 555.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.1 / 15.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.66
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.8 / 857
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Composite
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs)
120 / 54.4
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
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
Power Outlet
Standard
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
90 / 40.8
Rear Storage Well
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Great Machine
    By Bryan (I am an Owner) on Dec 10, 2013

    The 400 Polaris Sportsman is plenty fast ad has more than enough power for anything I have put it through.

    I hunt and is does it's job with ease. Going through deep mud with a deer on the back rack is no problem.

    Trail riding it is comfortable and has great gas millage. ...

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  • Great Atv
    By Stan (I am an Owner) on Sep 22, 2011

    Great ride and handling just wish it had a pull cord.

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  • great bike
    By scott (I am an Owner) on Jul 28, 2011

    great bike,good handling, very reliable,wish it had a pull cord

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  • silly design
    By me (I am an Owner) on Mar 31, 2011

    There are some seriously questionable design flaws in the 2011 400HO. First thing i noted was the oil bucket position. Very bad spot and very vulnerable to damage. I could not grasp this obvious poor design? Why even have a remote oil container? These motors have been proven very reliable the way ...

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