The Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. is the world’s best-selling automatic 4x4 ATV*. It’s ideal for trail riding and hunting, and is the perfect Utility ATV. For 2011: new styling, better sight lines and a raised radiator. Key features are:
- 498cc High Output Engine (HO)
- On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Legendary Smooth Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
- * Based on automatic 4x4 500 H.O. class ATVs
With its legendary smooth Sportsman ride and long list of distinctive Polaris features, the Sportsman 500 H.O. is a great value. No wonder it’s still the best-selling automatic 4x4 ATV of all time. For 2011, it has a new look and improved sight lines for the driver.
The Sportsman was the world’s first ATV with IRS, a feature that made it as popular as it is today. Its rock-solid design has 24.1 cm of travel to minimise body roll and keep the ride smooth.
A restyled body gives the Sportsman an aggressive new look and improved sight lines for the driver. The Lock & Ride composite front rack system and matching rear rack make it easy to carry gear.
The 500 H.O. comes standard with front box storage. This convenient front storage has 40.8 kg of capacity and lets you carry lots of gear and supplies for those long rides.
Radiator is mounted 7.6 cm higher in the chassis and angled rearward to keep it out of mud and you on the track.
A full 28.6 cm of obstacle-clearing ground clearance lets you tackle some of the tougher terrain that comes your way.
True AWD keeps you moving, automatically engaging all four wheels when you need more forward traction and reverting back to 2WD when you don’t. Other ATVs use a limited-slip differential, engaging only three wheels.