2004 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O.

2004 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$6,599
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 500 H.O.
Year
2004
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
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 (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.16
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Carlisle Badlands™
Front Tire Width
205
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
270
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Carlisle Badlands 205/80 R12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Carlisle Badlands 270/60 R12
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Travel (in/mm)
6.7 / 170.1
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.5 / 241.3
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.75
Width (in/mm)
46 / 1168.4
Height (in/mm)
47 / 1193.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
50.5 / 1282.7
Turning Radius (ft)
5.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.25 / 285.8
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
697 / 316.2
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1225 / 555.7
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
1200 / 544.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.75 / 18
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.71
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
34 / 863.6
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
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
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
6
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs)
120 / 54.4
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Limited Slip Differential Location
Rear
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Power Outlet
Standard
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
90 / 40.8
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Mean Green Torque Machine!
    By Rodger (I am an Owner) on Jan 30, 2012

    Ive plowed snow,hauled huge logs,and even made new trails with this machine. The only major problem ive had was the plastic fender flares and the floor boards getting cracked. It always does well during our local "mud run" and only let me down once in the last 8 years with a broken a-arm which was ...

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  • need help
    By lynne (I am an Owner) on Apr 29, 2011

    Just took my bike out for the summer came to take it out no more power so we pulled out and put it in our garage took the battery out to recharge and put it back there were power enough to view my gage of gas metter but not enough to start my quad; so we tried busting it notting comes on anymore ...

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  • polaris sportsman 500 review
    By Kenton Dell (I am an Owner) on May 17, 2010

    the polaris sportsman 500 H.O. is a really good atv for playing in the sand pits, riding on trails, going throw mud and water. it is able to tow some heavy things like a tent trail or a snowmobile trailer. with the all wheel drive on demand comes in hands for cleaning the drive way in the winter. ...

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