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Model Type
Utility
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$7,499
MSRP
$8,999
Warranty
6
Warranty
6
Insurance
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2005
Introduction Year
2010
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 800 EFI
Display Name
Sportsman® 550 X2
Year
2011
Year
2011
Make
Polaris
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
80 / 3.15
Bore (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
76 / 2.99
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
760 / 46.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
549 / 33.5
Compression Ratio
10:1
Compression Ratio
-
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
40
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
42 / 31.3
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
Yes
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
25
Front Tire Diameter (in)
26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
25
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
26
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Front Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 8-12; 489
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 8-14
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 11-12; 489
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® 26 X 10-14
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Maxxis®
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
-
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.2 / 208
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
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
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.5 / 241
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.3 / 260
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
-
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Rear Stabilizer Bar
-
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.92
Length (ft)
7.78
Width (in/mm)
48 / 1219
Width (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Height (in/mm)
48 / 1219
Height (in/mm)
49.5 / 1257.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
50.8 / 1283
Wheelbase (in/mm)
57 / 1448
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.3 / 286
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.3 / 285
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
11
Length (ft/in)
9.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
770 / 349
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
799 / 362.3
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1500 / 680.4
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1500 / 680.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 19.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 19.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.99
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.69
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.8 / 857
Seat Height (in/mm)
35.8 / 908
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Composite
Body Material
Composite
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
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
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs)
150 / 68.2
Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs)
-
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
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
3
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Unlocking Differential
Yes
Rear Solid Axle
No
Rear Solid Axle
No
Limited Slip Differential Location
Rear
Limited Slip Differential Location
Rear
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
100 / 45.4
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
120 / 55
Rear Storage Well
Standard
Rear Storage Well
-
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
-
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
400 / 180
Cargo Bed Tilt
-
Cargo Bed Tilt
No
Front Storage Well
-
Front Storage Well
Standard
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