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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$6,399
MSRP
$5,599
Warranty
6
Warranty
6
Insurance
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Scrambler™ 500 4x4
Display Name
Sportsman® 400 H.O.
Year
2011
Year
2011
Make
Polaris
Make
Polaris
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2011
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV
Bore (mm/in)
92 / 3.62
Bore (mm/in)
87.9 / 3.46
Stroke (mm/in)
75 / 2.96
Stroke (mm/in)
75 / 2.96
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
455 / 27.8
Compression Ratio
10:2
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Starter
Electric / Pull
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Reverse
Yes
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range
No
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
23
Front Tire Diameter (in)
25
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
22
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
25
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
23 X 8-12; 489
Front Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 8-12; 489
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
22 X 11-10; 489
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 10-12; 489
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.2 / 208
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.2 / 208
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.5 / 267
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.5 / 241
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.25
Length (ft)
6.92
Width (in/mm)
45 / 1143
Width (in/mm)
48 / 1219
Height (in/mm)
49 / 1245
Height (in/mm)
48 / 1219
Wheelbase (in/mm)
48.5 / 1220
Wheelbase (in/mm)
50.5 / 1283
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.8 / 121
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.3 / 286
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
3
Length (ft/in)
11
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
559 / 253.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
688 / 312
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
850 / 385.6
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1225 / 555.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.1 / 15.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.89
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.66
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 890
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.8 / 857
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Composite
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
No / No
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
-
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Swing Arm Skid Plate
No
Swing Arm Skid Plate
-
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Front Fender Flairs
-
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
-
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
-
Hour Meter
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Rear Solid Axle
No
Limited Slip Differential Location
Front
Limited Slip Differential Location
Rear
Differential Lock Location
-
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs)
-
Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs)
120 / 54.4
Rear Hitch Type
-
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
90 / 40.8
Rear Storage Well
-
Rear Storage Well
Standard
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