2008 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O.

Back by popular demand, the legendary Sportsman that started it all. With On-Demand True AWD, IRS, Disc Brakes, plenty of storage, and the lowest MSRP ever for a Sportsman 500, you get the legendary ride and handling at an unbelievable price.

Engine* Engine Type: 4-stroke
* Displacement: 499 cc
* Carburetion: 40mm CV Mikuni
* Cooling: Liquid
* Starting: Electric w/recoil back-up

Drivetrain* Final Drive: Shaft
* Transmission: P/R/N/L/H
* Drive System: Automatic PVT 2WD/AWD
* Engine Braking System: Accessory
* Active Descent Control: N/A

Suspension* Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut with 8.2 in / 20.8 cm travel
* Rear Suspension: Fully Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar; 9.5 in / 24.1 cm travel

Brakes* Front Brakes: Single Lever Hydraulic disc
* Rear Brakes: Hydraulic rear foot brake

Tires/Wheels* Front Tires: 25x8-12; 489
* Rear Tires: 25x11-12; 489
* Wheels: Stamped Steel

Dimensions* Wheelbase: 50.5 in /128.3 cm
* Dry Weight: 696 lb./316 kg.
* Length/Width/Height: 83 in, 210.8 cm / 48 in, 121.9 cm / 48 in, 121.9 cm
* Seat Height: 33.75 in/85.7 cm
* Ground Clearance: 11.25 in/28.6 cm

Capacities* Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal./15.5 ltr.
* Front-Rack Capacity: 90 lb./40.8 kg.
* Rear-Rack Capacity: 180 lb./81.6 kg.
* Hitch: Std / Receiver
* Hitch Towing Capacity: 1225 lb./555.7 kg.

Instrumentation* Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Hourmeter, Clock, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi Temp/Low Batt lights, DC Outlet.

Colors* Indy Red, Sage Green
NOTES:Price shown is the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) and is subject to change. MSRP excludes applicable taxes, title, registration, license, and documentary, installation, setup and destination fees. See a Polaris dealer for specific pricing information.
Back by popular demand, the legendary Sportsman that started it all. With On-Demand True AWD, IRS, Disc Brakes, plenty of storage, and the lowest MSRP ever for a Sportsman 500, you get the legendary ride and handling at an unbelievable price.

Engine* Engine Type: 4-stroke
* Displacement: 499 cc
* Carburetion: 40mm CV Mikuni
* Cooling: Liquid
* Starting: Electric w/recoil back-up

Drivetrain* Final Drive: Shaft
* Transmission: P/R/N/L/H
* Drive System: Automatic PVT 2WD/AWD
* Engine Braking System: Accessory
* Active Descent Control: N/A

Suspension* Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut with 8.2 in / 20.8 cm travel
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Specifications
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**Engine Type**
4-stroke

**Displacement**
499 cc

**Engine Cooling**
Liquid

**Fuel System**
Carburetion: 40mm CV Mikuni

**Starting System**
Electric w/recoil back-up

**Front Suspension**
MacPherson Strut

**Front Travel**
8.2 in. (20.8 cm)

**Front Brake Type**
Single Lever Hydraulic disc

**Front Tires**
Stamped Steel: 25x8-12; 489

**Rear Suspension**
Fully Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar

**Rear Travel**
9.5 in. (24.1 cm)

**Rear Brake Type**
Hydraulic rear foot brake

**Rear Tires**
Stamped Steel: 25x11-12; 489

**Dry Weight**
696 lbs (316 kg)

**Front Rack Capacity**
90 lbs (40.8 kg)

**Rear Rack Capacity**
180 lbs (81.6 kg)

**Towing Capacity**
1225 lbs (555.7 kg)

**Fuel Capacity**
4.1 gal. (15.5 l)

**Ground Clearance**
11.25 in. (8.6 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**
Automatic PVT 2WD/AWD

**Final Drive**
Shaft

**Transmission**
P/R/N/L/H

**Speedometer**
Standard

**Tachometer**
Standard

**Odometer**
Standard

**Colors**
Indy Red, Sage Green