Sportsman 500 / 500 EPS

Maximum Weight Capacity

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

Dry Weight

500: 773 lb (350 kg)

500 EPS: 787 lb (357 kg)

Fuel Capacity

4.5 gal (17 l)

Engine Oil Capacity

2 qt (1.9 l)

Coolant Capacity

2.7 qt (2.5 l)

Front Gearcase Fluid Capacity

6.8 oz (200 ml)

Transmission Fluid 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

83 in (210.8 cm)

Overall Width

48 in (121.9 cm)

Overall Height

47 in (119.4 cm)

Wheelbase

50.5 in (128.3 cm)

Ground Clearance

11.5 in (29 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 (20.8 cm) travel

Rear Suspension

Sealed Dual A-Arm, IRS 9.5 in (24.1 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

3.11:1

Drive Ratio, Rear

3.7:1

Tires / Pressure, Front

26x8-14 / 7 psi (48.3 kpa)

Tires / Pressure, Rear

26x10-14 / 7 psi (48.3 kpa)

Brakes, Front / Rear

Single-Control Hydraulic Disc

Brakes, Auxiliary

Foot-Activated Hydraulic Disc

Temporary Brake Lock

Hydraulic Lock, All Wheel

Headlights

Single LED Bumper Lights

Brake Lights / Taillights

Single LED Brake Light / Taillight

Instrument Cluster

LCD