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Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
With its legendary smooth sportsman ride and long list of distinctive Polaris features, the sportsman 500 H.O. is great value. No wonder its still the best-selling automatic 4×4 ATV of all time. For 2011, it has a new look and improved sight lines for the driver.
NEW! Higher Radiator Placement
Radiator is mounted 7.6cm (3inch) higher in the chassis and angled rearward to keep it out of mud and you on the trail longer.
NEW! Restyled Design with Lock & Ride
A restyled body gives the sportsman an aggressive new looks and improved sight lines for the driver. The Lock & Ride composite front rack system and matching rear rack make it easy to carry gear.
On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
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.
Legendary Smooth Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
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 24.1cm (9.5inch) of travel to minimise body roll and keep the ride smooth.
High Ground Clearance
A full 28.6cm (11.25inch) of obstacle-clearing lets you tackle some of the tougher terrain that comes your way.
More Polaris Features
• Single leaver braking
• Hydraulic disc brakes all round, with braided stainless-steel brake lines
• Ten-gauge steel skid plates