2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. Specs, Top Speed, Horsepower, Price

ManufacturerPolaris
Model2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
TypeSport ATV
FuelGasoline
TransmissionContinuously Variable
Drive4X2 or 4X4
Towing1225 lbs (555,7 kg)
Price6799
Years Made2005
Recommend Min. Age16
FactoryUSA
Engine TypeSingle-Cylinder
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Fuel TypeGasoline
No of Cylinders1
No of Valves4
Valve ConfigurationOHV
CombustionCarburetor
No Of Carburetors1
Carburetion ManufacturerMikuni
Carburetor Size1,6 in (4,1 cm)
StarterElectric and Pull
Compression Ratio0.41805555555555557
Displacement30.4 cu in (498,2 cc)
Engine StrokeFour Stroke
Stroke2.96 in (7,5 cm)
Bore3.62 in (9,2 cm)
Fuel Capacity4.8 gal (18,2 l)
Transmission TypeContinuously Variable
Transmission ManufacturerPolaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)Shaft
ReverseYes
High-Low RangeYes
Driveline Type4X2 or 4X4
Driveline ManufacturerOn-Demand
No Of Driveline Modes2
Front Brake TypeHydraulic Disc
Rear Brake TypeHydraulic Disc
Front Suspension TypeMcPherson Strut
Rear Suspension TypeIndependent
Front Central Suspension StrutNo
Rear Suspension MaterialSteel
Steering TypeManual
Steering ControlHandlebar
Steering DamperNo
Tire ManufacturerPolaris PXT
Wheels CompositionSteel
Front Tire Diameter26 in (66,0 cm)
Rear Tire Diameter26 in (66,0 cm)
Front Tire Width8
Front Wheel Diameter12
Rear Tire Width11
Rear Wheel Diameter12
Front TirePolaris PXT 26 X 8-12
Rear TirePolaris PXT 26 X 11-12
Front Suspension Travel8.2 in (20,8 cm)
Rear Suspension Travel9.5 in (24,1 cm)
Rear Shock Qty2
LSD PositionRear
Seat TypeOne-Piece
Seat MaterialVinyl
Seat PositionDriver
Seat Height34 in (86,4 cm)
No Of Seats1
Floor Board LocationDriver
Light TypeHalogen
Fuel Level Warning TypeGauge
Temperature Warning TypeLight
FrameSteel
Towing Capacity1225 lbs (555,7 kg)
Storage Capacity90 lbs (40,8 kg)
Length81,0 in (205,7 cm)
Width46 in (116,8 cm)
Height47 in (119,4 cm)
Wheelbase51 in (129,5 cm)
Ground Clearance11.3 in (28,7 cm)
Turning Radius81,6 in (207,3 cm)
Dry Weight715 lbs (324,3 kg)
Tongue Weight120 lbs (54,4 kg)
Gross Veight1200 lbs (544,3 kg)
Fuel InjectorNo
CarburetorYes
Engine BrakingStandard
Rear Unlocking DifferentialNo
Rear Solid AxleNo
ChromedNo
Bash Plate (Front)Yes
Light GuardNo
Front FenderStandard
Rear FenderStandard
Front BumperStandard
Rear BumperStandard
Front Fender FlairsStandard
Rear Fender FlairsStandard
HeadlightStandard
Hand GripsStandard
Front Storage WellStandard
SpeedometerStandard
Hour MeterStandard
Radiator GuardNo
MetallicNo
Power OutletStandard
TachometerStandard
Digital InstrumentationStandard