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Sportsman 450 H.O. / 450 H.O. EPS

SPORTSMAN 450 H.O. / 450 H.O. EPS

Maximum Weight Capacity

485 lb (220 kg) (operator, cargo, accessories)

Manufactured Weight

450 H.O.: 714 lb (324 kg)

450 H.O. EPS: 736 lb (334 kg)

Fuel Capacity

4.5 gal (17 l)

Engine Oil Capacity

2 qt (1.9 l)

Coolant Capacity

2.7 qt (2.5 l)

Demand Drive Fluid Capacity

9 oz (265 ml)

Transmission Oil Capacity

32 oz (948 ml)

Front Rack / Storage Box Capacity

90 lb (40.8 kg)

Rear Rack Capacity

180 lb (81.6 kg)

Receiver Hitch Tongue Capacity

135 lb (61 kg) Rear rack capacity and tongue weight not to exceed 180 lb (81.6 kg)

Hitch Towing Rating

1350 lb (612 kg)

Front Hitch Maximum Towed Load (Level Ground)

850 lb (386 kg)

Front Maximum Vertical Hitch Weight

85 lb (39 kg)

Overall Length

85 in (215 cm)

Overall Width

48 in (122 cm)

Overall Height

51 in (129 cm)

Wheelbase

50.5 in (128.3 cm)

Ground Clearance

11.5 in (29.2 cm)

Minimum Turning Radius

65 in (165 cm) unloaded

Engine

Single overhead cam, 2 valve 4 stroke single cylinder

Displacement

499 cc

Bore x Stroke

93 mm x 73.6 mm

Alternator Output

660 W @ 5000 RPM

Compression Ratio

10:1

Starting System

Electric

Ignition System

ECU

Idle RPM

1200 +/- 50

Spark Plug Type / Gap

AUTOLITE® 5926 0.033 in (0.084 cm)

Lubrication System

Wet Sump

Driving System Type

Automatic PVT (POLARIS Variable Transmission)

Front Suspension

Sealed MacPherson Ride® Strut with 8.2 in (21 cm) Travel

Rear Suspension

Sealed Dual A-Arm, IRS 9.5 in (24 cm) Travel

Transmission

H/L/N/R/P

Gear Reduction, Low

23.91:1

Gear Reduction, Reverse

21.74:1

Gear Reduction, High

12.79:1

Drive Ratio, Front

3.82:1

Drive Ratio, Rear

3.7:1

Tires / Pressure, Front

25x8-12 / 7 psi (48.3 kpa)

Tires / Pressure, Rear

25x10-12 / 7 psi (48.3 kpa)

Brakes, Front / Rear

Single-Control Hydraulic Disc

Brakes, Auxiliary

Foot-Activated Hydraulic Disc

Brake, Parking

Hydraulic Lock, All Wheel

Headlight

1 Single Beam on Headlight POD (50 watt)

2 Single Beam on Bumper (55 watt)

Brake Lights / Taillights

Non-EPS: Single LED Brake Light / Taillight

EPS: Dual LED Brake Lights / Taillights

Instrument Cluster

LCD