2012 Polaris Sportsman® 550 EPS

2012 Polaris Sportsman® 550 EPS pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2012
Parent Company
Polaris
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Make
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 550 EPS
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2009
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,699
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
42
Displacement (cc/ci)
549 / 33.5
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Reverse
Yes
Primary Drive (Front Wheel/Rear Wheel)
Shaft / Shaft
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
Standard
Limited Slip Differential Location
Rear
Differential Lock
Standard
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
83.3 / 2114
Width (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1289
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53 / 1346
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
12 / 305
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
733 / 333.1
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1500 / 680.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 19.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.75
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Composite
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Safety Flag
Optional
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Type
Power
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.3 / 260
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Maxxis®
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire Diameter (in)
26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
26
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 8-14
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 10-14
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Rear Hitch
Standard
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Winch
Optional
Roller Fairlead
Optional
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Height (in/mm)
37 / 940
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fender Storage
Optional
Front Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
240 / 110
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Plow Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • 2012 Polaris 550 EPS
    By Red Hill (I am an Owner) on Jun 06, 2014

    I bought one for my wife because it had power steering. I thought the steering would make it more enjoyable and less tiring for my wife. She loves it and while the steering is comparatively effortless, I was really impressed with the ride quality. We rode it for about 6 months and I decided to buy ...

    It's a very well engineered machine with almost excessive power.

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  • LOVE IT!!
    By XP550 EPS (I am an Owner) on Sep 20, 2012

    Awsome ATV, handles flawlessly, Great on gas and goes anywhere i point it. easy to steer. After a 5 hour ride through varying terrain i was ready for more riding. Not so for my buddy on his Can-Am. Anyone that takes this ATV out comes back impressed.

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