2012 Polaris Scrambler™ 500 4x4

2012 Polaris Scrambler™ 500 4x4 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$6,399
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Scrambler™ 500 4x4
Year
2012
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
92 / 3.62
Stroke (mm/in)
75 / 2.96
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Compression Ratio
10:2
Starter
Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
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
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
23
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
22
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Wheel Diameter
10
Front Tire (Full Spec)
23 X 8-12; 489
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
22 X 11-10; 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
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)
10.5 / 267
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)
6.25
Width (in/mm)
45 / 1143
Height (in/mm)
49 / 1245
Wheelbase (in/mm)
48.5 / 1220
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.8 / 121
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
559 / 253.6
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
850 / 385.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.89
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 890
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Boards
Standard
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
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
No / No
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Swing Arm Skid Plate
No
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Limited Slip Differential Location
Front
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
1 review
  • 2012 scrambler 500
    By Russell Huston (I am an Enthusiast) on Apr 12, 2012

    me and my cousin went to our local polaris dealership trying out all the quads they had. at first we hopped on all the big fancy ones with trunks and doodads. they ripped but when we tried the two scramblers they had they totally blew us away.. easy on gas, looked like a fighter jet, ran like a scared ...

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