2008 Polaris Sportsman® 90

2008 Polaris Sportsman® 90 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Youth
MSRP
$2,499
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Youth
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
12
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 90
Year
2008
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air / Fan
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV
Displacement (cc/ci)
89 / 5.4
Starter
Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
16
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Speed Governor
Yes
Kill Switch / Tether Cord
Standard
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
No
Adjustable Throttle
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
19
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
18
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
7
Front Wheel Diameter
8
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
8
Front Tire (Full Spec)
19 X 7-8
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
18 X 9.5-8
Front Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Suspension Type
Independent
Front Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
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
Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
6 / 152
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
5.12
Width (in/mm)
38.5 / 978
Height (in/mm)
38.5 / 977.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
41.5 / 1054
Turning Radius (ft)
5.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4 / 102
Length (ft/ft)
5
Length (ft/in)
1.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
305 / 138.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2 / 7.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.31
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27 / 686
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Brush Guard
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
Safety Flag
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
15 / 6.8
Metallic
No
User Reviews
6 reviews
  • The 2008 sportsman Polaris: the best ATVs I've ever owned
    By Justin (I am an Owner) on Mar 03, 2020

    My father bought me a 2008 90 cc sportsman Polaris off the lot brand new. I used it everyday from 8 years old to 14. I was riding it at 6' tall and 220 pounds regularly it took me down any trail and did anything I asked of it. One of the best ATVs I've ever owned by far. I jumped it regularly would ...

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  • Junk. Stay away from Polaris
    By Kenny (I am an Owner) on May 27, 2014

    This thing is poorly made and less quality than a Chinese knockoff. My son has one and the whole rear swing arm fell apart and Polaris told us to drop dead. He almost got killed when it came apart. Google it . Ther are many people with Outlaws, sportsmans and predator 90's with the same issue. If ...

    The new ones are made the same way.

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  • sportsman 90
    By 346974056 () on May 03, 2011

    Bad do not buy, dealer nor Polaris will help you it has carb issues also battery will not last. Got a new 2008 sportsman 90 would not idle from day one, hard time getting it started to. Took it back to dealer charged $90.00 and did not fix the problem, they said to bring it back so they could get ...

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  • 08 Polaris sportman 90 Back Stealth
    By Massachusetts (I am an Owner) on Jan 23, 2011

    We bought the 2008 Polaris Sportmans 90 Black Stealth Brand New Left over in 2009 for our daughter She loves it, it is her 3rd ATV she had a Green 2004 Polaris Sportman 90 Traded it in for 2005 Red Sportman 90 because they came out with Reverse in that model that year. What she really likes in the ...

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  • Disappointed
    By Steve (I am an Owner) on Nov 26, 2010

    We bought a new Polaris quad last summer thinking that it would be reliable and fun. The opposite has happend,it has been a nightmare, it has been in the shop many times for uncommon repairs.First it has broke two drive chains, countless carberator problems and the biggest issue is when the welds ...

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  • Great and FUN
    By quincy bontrager (I am an Owner) on Aug 28, 2010

    This is a Fun little ATV my 5 y/o has learned to ride it in 2 days.

    Fun for the family

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