2013 Polaris Sportsman® 550 EPS

2013 Polaris Sportsman® 550 EPS pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$8,699
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2009
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 550 EPS
Year
2013
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
42 / 31.3
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Displacement (cc/ci)
549 / 33.5
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
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
Aluminum
Front Tire Diameter (in)
26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
26
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Maxxis®
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 8-14
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 10-14
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
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)
10.3 / 260
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Power
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.94
Width (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1289
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53 / 1346
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
12 / 305
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
11.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
733 / 333.1
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
575 / 261
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1500 / 680.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 19.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.75
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
37 / 940
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)
120 / 55
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
7 reviews
  • Love them
    By Ted Friend (I am an Owner) on Oct 22, 2019

    We bought two of these new in 2013. Have run long trails in Texas, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, and they are great. The rear tires are bald now, and they still climb the roughest trails in Colorado - getting new tires this winter because we will be using them in mud in Texas. We did change out ...

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  • ,Very nice Ride!
    By Lisa (I am an Owner) on Jul 27, 2014

    I bought my Sportsman 550 EPS in July of 2013

    It is the most amazing comfortable riding ATV 4X4 I have ever owned.

    I like the controlled down hill deceleration braking.

    It is the best for riding long all day trails.

    I bought front & rear bumpers. Front & rear racks.

    I ...

    I noticed if I don't ride it for a month or so the battery gets a little low and my power steering & digital read out is out. After riding for 20-30 minutes my battery had fully charged there for EPS & digital readout had returned.

    Overall my favorite Polaris out of the 7 I have owned.

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  • Happy, Happy, Happy
    By T L Heritier (I am an Owner) on Jan 03, 2014

    I bought this new in June. So far I have put 1200 miles on it. Not one problem. I had it out in deep snow last week, I was extremely impressed with it's ability to run. I am 100% happy with it.

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  • Is Junk!!
    By Redeye (I am an Owner) on Sep 06, 2013

    I have just made my third payment and it has been in the shop more than on the trails. Power steering works 50% of the time and when its not working, neither is the display. Engine brake works when it wants to and the seat gets so hot you cant sit on it. Front end shakes even when sitting still and ...

    Paid almost $9000.00 and Polaris has done nothing to fix the situation. When some one gets hurt they will have a law suit on their hands. My husband bought a Can - Am at the same time and hasnt had one problem.

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  • Fun times
    By Daryl Smith (I am an Owner) on Mar 27, 2013

    Best thing I've had in the mountains. Lots of power, with little to no slipping on the rocks. I'm not tiered at all after a long day of riding thanks to the power steering. I wish I had more of them!!!!!

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  • 2013 polaris
    By Andy (I am an Owner) on Feb 26, 2013

    Mine is a complete piece of crap has 50 miles and has seen the shop more than it has my house the electronics on it are worthless especially the power steering it never works hardly. would never get another one

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  • varible speed drive
    By M. Thompson (I am a Writer) on Jan 20, 2013

    overall rating good, donot like the fact that when you let off the throttle it feels like an engine brake and doesnt coast.. not sure if this is normal but when switched into 4x4 for incline , i dont notice a difference.. wondering if the machine is performing correctly. feel like the unit is breaking, ...

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