2012 Polaris Sportsman® 500 HO Polaris Pursuit LE

2012 Polaris Sportsman® 500 HO Polaris Pursuit LE 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)	498 / 30.4
Compression Ratio	10:2
Starter Type	Electric
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	Steel
F Tire Diameter	25
R Tire Diameter	25
Chromed	–
Tire Brand	Kenda
F Tire Width	8
F Wheel Diameter	12
R Tire Width	11
R Wheel Diameter	12
F Tire Brand	Kenda 25 X 8-12
R Tire Brand	Kenda 25 X 11-12

Brakes:

Front	Hydraulic Disc Brake
Rear	Hydraulic Disc Brake
Engine Braking	Std

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 Double A-Arm
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
Hand Guards	–
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
Introduction Year	2012
Minimum manufacturer age recommended	16
Parent Company	Polaris
Full name	Sportsman® 500 HO Polaris Pursuit® LE

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:

Power Outlet

Std

Storage:

Capacity (lbs/kgs)	90 / 40.8
Rear Storage Well	Std

Lights:

Headlight Mounts	Std
Halogen Headlight (s)	Std
Headlight (s)	Std
Type	Halogen

Paint & Finish:

Metallic color

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