2013 Polaris Industries Sportsman® 500 H.O.
Key Features
Product Features
Description
Hardest Working Features
• Integrated front storage with 6.5 gal/24.6 liter capacity, a 21% increase in volume vs. Model Year 2011 front box
• 499cc, high output engine
• Polaris On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive
• 1225 lb/557.7 kg towing
• 180 lb/81.6 kg rear rack capacity, 90 lb/40.8 front rack capacity
• Lock&Ride® capable rear rack
• High radiator location and angled forward for better mud protection
• Low winch mount
• Aggressive design with enhanced sight lines
• Sportsman XP-styled bumper headlights
• Analog/digital gauge
• Engine Breaking System (EBS) standard on camo model
Smoothest Riding Features
• Carlisle 489 tires
• IRS with 9.5 in/24.1 cm rear travel
• MacPherson strut front suspension with 8.2 in/20.8 cm travel
• 11.25 in/28.6 cm of ground clearance
- Transmission/Final Drive: Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H; Shaft
- Drive System: On-Demand True AWD/2WD
- Engine Braking System: Accessory
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut With 8.2 in. (20.8 cm) Travel
- Rear Suspension: Dual A-Arm, IRS 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) Travel
- Front/Rear Brakes: Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
- Parking Brake: Park in Transmission/Lockable Hand Lever
- Front Tires: 25 x 8-12; 489
- Rear Tires: 25 x 10-12; 489
- Wheels: Stamped Steel
- Wheelbase: 50.5 in. (128.3 cm)
- Dry Weight: 696 lb (316 kg)
- Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H): 83 x 48 x 48 in. (210.8 x 121.9 x 121.9 cm)
- Ground Clearance: 11.25 in. (28.6 cm)
- Seat Height: 33.75 in. (85.7 cm)
- Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal (15.5 L)
- Front/Rear Rack Capacity: 90 lb(40.8 kg)/180 lb(81.6 kg)
- Payload Capacity: 450 lb. (204 kg) (w/ 180 lb. (81.6 kg) person)
- Hitch Towing Rating: 1,225 lb (555.7 kg)
- Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity: 1,786 lb (810.1 kg)
- Hitch/Type: Standard/1.25 in. Receiver
- Cargo System: Lock & Ride
- Lighting: Dual 50w Low Beam Bumper Lights, Single 50w High Beam Pod Light; Dual Brakelights/Taillights
- Instrumentation: Digital Gauge, Analog Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet
- Colors: Sage Green; Indy Red; White
- Engine Type: 4-Stroke Single Cylinder
- Displacement: 498cc High Output (H.O.)
- Fuel System: Carbureted
- Cooling: Liquid
Engine
Engine Type | 4-Stroke |
Displacement | 498cc High Output (H.O.) |
Cylinders | Single |
Engine Cooling | Liquid |
Fuel System | Carbureted |
Chassis
Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
Front Travel | 8.2 in. (20.8 cm) |
Front Brake Type | Single Lever Hydraulic Disc |
Front Tires | 25 x 8-12; 489 |
Rear Suspension | Dual A-Arm, IRS |
Rear Travel | 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) |
Rear Brake Type | Single Lever Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake |
Rear Tires | 25 x 10-12; 489 |
Dimensions/Capacities
Dry Weight | 696 lb. (316 kg) |
Front Rack Capacity | 90 lb. (40.8 kg) |
Rear Rack Capacity | 180 lb. (81.6 kg) |
Towing Capacity | 1,225 lb. (555.7 kg) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.1 gal. (15.5 L) |
Ground Clearance | 11.25 in. (28.6 cm) |
Machine Dimensions (LxWxH) | 83 x 48 x 48 in. (210.8 x 121.9 x 121.9 cm) |
Wheelbase | 50.5 in. (128.3 cm) |
Drive Train
Drive Train | On-Demand True AWD/2WD |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Transmission | Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H |
General
Speedometer | Standard: Analog |
Tachometer | Standard: Digital |
Odometer | Standard: Digital |
Lighting | Dual 50w Low Beam Bumper Lights, Single 50w High Beam Pod Light; Dual Brakelights/Taillights |
Colors | Sage Green, Indy Red, White |