2013 Polaris Sportsman® 400 HO

2013 Polaris Sportsman® 400 HO pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$5,699
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 HO
Year
2013
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
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
450 / 204
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
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
5 reviews
  • Great wheeler
    By Stockburn (I am an Owner) on Mar 25, 2017

    Bought this wheeler for my wife, but ended up using it more then her. I was surprised at the size of the wheeler, it is much bigger then I expected and has a lot of power for a 400. Very comfortable ride and I've only had to use the winch a couples of times, AWD is great. Only issue I have with ...

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  • Touted as great "value", but a bit frustrated
    By Andy E (I am an Owner) on Feb 01, 2014

    Well, I bought (1) 2012 and (3) 2013 Polaris 400 HO and I can truly say "Entry Level" is the word! The first thing I won't bother with is the Carb version. I have rode fuel injected, and they start/run much better. I use the 2012 for plowing and therefore constantly go fwd and rev.. when going ...

    Then, two batteries have completely failed in the first 6 moths. But the dealer hooked them up to his little machine and said they weren't bad enough for Polaris to warranty...

    Well, I personally will never buy Polaris again. They don't

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  • So Far, So Good.
    By Dave Stump (I am an Owner) on Aug 28, 2013

    Just got it yesterday and rode it til dark. First Automatic model I have owned as i still have a couple of smaller Yamaha BearTrackers, but other than it's steering is a little tighter than they are, It is a super smooth and fast riding machine.

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  • love it love it love it!!!
    By jerry2013polaris400 (I am an Owner) on Jun 01, 2013

    Gos hard , plays hard loving mine!

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  • colorado ultimate ATV
    By dan gilmore (I am an Owner) on May 17, 2013

    the 400 HO is the smoothest-most capable 4 wheeler that you can get for the rocky mountain region. it has great ground clearance and is the smoothest ride out in the atv world. i have had mine for 6 months and has not been babied, no trouble or complaints. my best friend and I purchased 1 the same ...

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