2011 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2011 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Utility
BASE MSRP(US)	$5,999.00
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)	498 / 30.4
Compression Ratio	10:2
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
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 (Front Wheel)	Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)	Belt
Reverse	Yes
Transmission Brand	Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range	Yes
Wheels & Tires:
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	11
Rear Wheel Diameter	12
Front Tire (Full Spec)	25 X 8-12; 489
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	25 X 11-12; 489
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
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 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:
Steering Type	Manual
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
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)	696 / 316
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)	1225 / 555.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.1 / 15.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	0.72
Seats:
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
Exterior:
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
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Hour Meter	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Light
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	6 / Limited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Utility
Manufacturer Country	USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age	16
NADATrimID	77768
Display Name	Sportsman® 500 H.O.
Towing & Hauling:
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
Rear Storage Well	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	No

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By Gianni(Owner), Jan. 26, 2011

I bought two of these a little over a month ago and couldn't be more happy with my choice. Me and the wife have been out every weekend since purchasing them and they hadle great in the trails. I swapped out the rims and tires for some 14" ITP SS and 27" Mud lights and these things refuse... Read Full Review

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great machine

By billybob(Owner), Dec. 13, 2010

i have had my 2011 500 for about a month love it. only thing I do wish theyed kept was a pull starter on it. son inlaw has one and we have used it plenty so a lil leary there but other than that great machine Read Full Review

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not to sure how good

By bill kennedy(Owner), Feb. 26, 2011

i have 2 2011 500 sportsmans . one for me & one for my wife . 3 weeks ago i had a rear axle break & today my wife had her tranmission go out . i have had about everbody we meet out on the trails say we would reget buying this . now we r starting to see what they mean ! these have really be... Read Full Review

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Happy

By Nick Winkler(Owner), May. 8, 2011

My son has a Polaris 550 EFI 2010 with power steering after what I seen him go through and

all the power it has I had to get one, so I

did its the 500 HO very happy with it. I have

put on 400 miles and never had a problem

other then having to wash all the mud off it

it has more power then my si... Read Full Review

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BAD right off the trailer

By Jerry Bevis(Owner), Aug. 1, 2011

Had a brand new Sportsman 500 delivered to the house and after unloading it, it wouldnt start. found a nut missing from battery cable. then the fuel gauge wouldnt work. Then after only 2 weeks od light duty riding, a CV joint started popping on the right rear. At dealership now. And they said it may... Read Full Review

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