2020 Polaris Sportsman® 450 H.O.

2020 Polaris Sportsman® 450 H.O. pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$6,249
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2016
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Sportsman® 450 H.O.
Year
2020
Make
Polaris
Engine Brand Name
ProStar™
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
33 / 24.6
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
93 / 3.66
Stroke (mm/in)
73.6 / 2.9
Displacement (cc/ci)
500 / 30.5
Compression Ratio
10:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
0
Carburetor Size (mm)
0
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
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
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
24
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
24
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Polaris
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Polaris NS388: 24 x 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Polaris NS388: 24 x 10-12
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
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
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.5 / 241
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
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)
6.92
Width (in/mm)
48 / 1219
Height (in/mm)
47 / 1194
Wheelbase (in/mm)
50.5 / 1283
Turning Radius (ft)
5.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.5 / 267
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
11
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
701 / 318
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
485 / 220
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1225 / 555.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
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)
33.3 / 845
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Composite
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Adjustable
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Voltage Meter
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
AWD
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
No
Limited Slip Differential Location
Rear
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Size (in/cm)
1.25 / 3.2
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Tilt
No
Removable Tailgate
No
Removable Sides
No
Satellite
No
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Discs
0
Power Outlet
Standard
Heated
No
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
0
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
90 / 40.8
Number Of Cupholders
0
Cargo Bed Tilt
No
Front Storage Well
Standard
Rear Storage Well
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
5 reviews
  • Happy 450 owner
    By Don (I am an Owner) on Apr 21, 2021

    Don't know where that guy is having all those plow problems, there is a lock on that red handle, push it down to lock, I live in northern wisconsin in the lake effect snow belt, my 450 with the lock and ride plow works perfect, doesn't fall "off"

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  • To Early for this!
    By Steve Clark (I am an Owner) on Mar 15, 2021

    I recently had a liver transplant while in the hospital, My older 500 sportsman broke down on my family. Not good snow was coming. I returned home and purchased this 450 without power steering and it had a winch and a plow. Up until now its been somewhat a decent ATV Starts every time and always ...

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  • 2020 Polaris Sportsman 450 LEMON!!!
    By Al Juliano (I am an Owner) on Dec 02, 2020

    I have owned this quad for 3 months and has spent 1/2 that time at the dealership.. Constantly stalls, clutch, belt, wire harness.. you name it.. In 50years of riding this is the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned... Stay away

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  • I'm happy with it.
    By Brian (I am an Owner) on Sep 19, 2020

    overall I love it. There are certain things I wish were done a little different. There's only one brake lever that operates front and rear at the same time. There is a foot brake but I don't always feel it does the best job. I've tried a few of these new polaris'. I believe it's in the clutch of ...

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  • 2006 Polaris 500
    By Christian (I am an Owner) on Apr 27, 2020

    Really good atv

    I loved

    Trying to get me a new one

    I'm was very comfortable with but somebody wanted it and I hat to let it go but now I'm ready to get me the next one

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