2012 Polaris Sportsman® 500 HO Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2012 Polaris Sportsman® 500 HO Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Utility
BASE MSRP(US)	$6,199.00
Warranty	6
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Engine:
Engine Type	Single-Cylinder
Cylinders	1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	OHV
Displacement (cc/ci)	498 / 30.4
Carburetion Type	Carburetor
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)	Shaft
Reverse	Yes
Wheels & Tires:
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
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	50.5 / 1283
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	696 / 316
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.1 / 15.5
Seats:
Seat Height (in/mm)	33.8 / 857
Number Of Seats	1
Drive Line:
Driveline Type	Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes	2
Limited Slip Differential	Standard
Differential Lock	Standard
Storage:
Rear Rack	Standard
Front Rack	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard

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Mar. 5, 2012

i just bought one last month. i got a plow with it. i have plowed snow for years including running a plow service. never owned a four wheeler before. but, i wanted one for hunting. i figured i might as well get a plow too. i love plowing with this thing. it so much easier than with my truck. you can... Read Full Review

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Great for the price

By james(Owner), Mar. 4, 2012

Just bought one 3/2/12 and I love it! Has just enough power and easy to ride. over all it is a good atv for the price Looking already to pass this one down to the kids and stepping up to a bigger model. Read Full Review

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Great machines

By Matt H(Owner), Jun. 28, 2012

My wife and I each bought one of the Sportsman 500 H/O's without having owned any wheelers in the past. Boy were we surprised at how much we'd love them! They may not be the fastest machines on the market, but for the money there isn't a better deal (at least where we purchased ours). Couldn't h... Read Full Review

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2012 Polaris 500 HO

By Mark Conroy(Owner), Oct. 5, 2011

I just bought a ne 2012 500 ho and am verry impressed with it, very good bike and nice to ride. Read Full Review

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Great ATV!

By Mike Davy(Owner), Aug. 23, 2012

Great deal on this ATV and has so many features for a quad at this price point. I have owned sport atv's in the past 300ex, 350 warrior, and polaris scrambler 400 and this atv is so much more fun and capable on the trails. Loving everything about this atv so far! Read Full Review

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