2008 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. Specifications
Engine:
| Engine configuration |
Single-Cylinder |
| How many cylinders |
1 |
| Types of power cycles |
Four-stroke |
| Type of cooling system |
Liquid |
| Valves |
4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder |
4 |
| Valve types and configurations |
OHV |
| Bore (millimeters/inches) |
92 / 3.62 |
| Stroke (millimeters/inches) |
75 / 2.96 |
| Engine displacement (cubic centimeters/cubic inches) |
499 / 30.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
10:2 |
| Starter Type |
Electric / Pull |
| Fuel |
Regular |
| Type of Fuel |
Gas |
| Carb Model |
Mikuni |
| Injector |
– |
| Carb |
+ |
| Number Of Carburetors |
1 |
| Carburetor Size (mm) |
40 |
| Carburetor system |
Carb |
Transmission:
| Transmission Type |
CVT |
| Primary drive front |
Shaft |
| Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) |
Belt |
| Reverse |
+ |
| Transmission Brand |
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT) |
| High low range selector |
+ |
Wheels & Tires: Front (F), Rear (R):
| Rims material |
Aluminum |
| F Tire Diameter |
25 |
| R Tire Diameter |
25 |
| Chromed |
– |
| F Tire Width |
8 |
| F Wheel Diameter |
12 |
| R Tire Width |
11 |
| R Wheel Diameter |
12 |
| F Tire Brand |
25 X 8-12 |
| R Tire Brand |
25 X 11-12 |
Brakes:
| Front |
Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Rear |
Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Suspension: Front (F), Rear (R):
| ATV F suspension system |
McPherson Strut |
| F Travel (millimeters/inches) |
8.2 / 208 |
| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load |
– |
| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping |
– |
| Front Central Suspension Strut |
– |
| Steering Damper |
– |
| F Stabilizer Bar |
– |
| ATV R suspension system |
Independent |
| R Travel (inches/millimeters) |
9.5 / 241 |
| Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load |
+ |
| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping |
– |
| ATV R shock absorbers |
2 |
| Rear Suspension Material |
Steel |
| R Stabilizer Bar |
+ |
| Air Adjustable |
– |
Steering:
| Steering system |
Manual |
| Steering controller |
Handlebar |
Technical Specifications:
| Overall length (foot) |
6.92 |
| Overall width (inches/millimeters) |
48 / 1219 |
| Overall heigth (inches/millimeters) |
48 / 1219 |
| Wheelbase (in/mm) |
50.5 / 1283 |
| Ground Clearance (in/mm) |
11.3 / 286 |
| Length (foot/foot) |
6 |
| Length (foot/inches) |
11 |
| ATV dry weight (pounds/kilograms) |
696 / 316 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
1225 / 555.7 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons/liters) |
4.1 / 15.5 |
| Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) |
0.72 |
Seats:
| Seat Type |
One-Piece |
| Seat adjusting system |
– |
| Material |
Vinyl |
| Seat Location |
Driver |
| Folding seat |
– |
| Seat Height (in/mm) |
33.8 / 857 |
| ATV seats |
1 |
Exterior:
| ATV frame material |
Steel |
| Basic outside panels material |
Composite |
| Floor Board Location |
Driver |
| ATV handlebar grips |
Std |
| LightGuard |
– |
| Radiator Guard |
– |
| Front Fender |
Std |
| Rear Fender |
Std |
| Hand grips |
Std |
| Front Bumper |
Std |
| Rear Bumper |
Std |
| Front Fender Flairs |
Std |
| Rear Fender Flairs |
Std |
| Bash Plate (Front) |
+ |
Instrumentation:
| Digital Instrumentation |
Std |
| Clock |
Std |
| Tachometer |
Std |
| Odometer |
Std |
| Speedometer |
Std |
| HourMeter |
Std |
| Over temperature indicator |
Light |
| Low fuel level indicator |
Gauge |
Pricing:
| Basic warranty (Mo./Condition) |
6 / Limited |
| Battery Warranty (Mo.) |
0 |
Identification:
| ATV Type |
Utility |
| Made in |
USA |
| Minimum manufacturer age recommended |
16 |
| Parent Company |
Polaris |
| Full name |
Sportsman® 500 H.O. |
Towing & Hauling:
| Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs) |
120 / 54.4 |
| Rear Hitch Type |
Receiver |
Drive Line:
| Driveline Brand |
On-Demand™ |
| Driveline Type |
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
| Number Of Driveline Modes |
2 |
| Rear Unlocking Differential |
– |
| Rear Solid Axle |
– |
| Limited Slip Differential Location |
Rear |
| Differential Lock Location |
Rear |
Convenience:
Storage:
| Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
90 / 40.8 |
| Front Storage Well |
Std |
| Rear Storage Well |
Std |
Lights:
| Headlight Mounts |
Std |
| Halogen Headlight (s) |
Std |
| Headlight (s) |
Std |
| Type |
Halogen |
Paint & Finish: