2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 (Electronic Fuel Injection) Specs

Specifications

Type

Utility

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Carryover

Mfr Recommended Minimum Age

Displacement (cc)

499

Engine Type

Single-Cylinder

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

4-Stroke

Valve Configuration

OHV

Carburetion Type

Fuel Injected

Transmission Type

Continuously Variable (CVT)

Number of Speeds

N/A

Primary Drive System

Shaft

Reverse

Yes

Driveline Type

Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Number of Driveline Modes

Limited Slip Differential

Standard

Differential Lock

Standard

Front Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

Rear Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

Front Tire(s)

26 X 8-12 PXT

Rear Tire(s)

26 X 11-12 PXT

Wheelbase (in / mm)

50.5 / 1283

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

731 / 332

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

4.1 / 15.5

Seat Height (in / mm)

33.8 / 857

Number of Seats

Halogen Headlight(s)

Standard

Front Rack

Standard

Rear Rack

Standard

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Specifications

Type

Utility

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Carryover

Mfr Recommended Minimum Age

Displacement (cc)

499

Engine Type

Single-Cylinder

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

4-Stroke

Valve Configuration

OHV

Carburetion Type

Fuel Injected

Transmission Type

Continuously Variable (CVT)

Number of Speeds

N/A

Primary Drive System

Shaft

Reverse

Yes

Driveline Type

Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Number of Driveline Modes

Limited Slip Differential

Standard

Differential Lock

Standard

Front Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

Rear Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

Front Tire(s)

26 X 8-12 PXT

Rear Tire(s)

26 X 11-12 PXT

Wheelbase (in / mm)

50.5 / 1283

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

731 / 332

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

4.1 / 15.5

Seat Height (in / mm)

33.8 / 857

Number of Seats

Halogen Headlight(s)

Standard

Front Rack

Standard

Rear Rack

Standard

2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 (Electronic Fuel Injection) Specs

Values

Specifications

Notes

Identification

Identification

Type

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Mfr Recommended Minimum Age

Engine

Engine

Displacement (cc)

Engine Type

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

Valve Configuration

Carburetion Type

Transmission

Transmission

Transmission Type

Number of Speeds

Primary Drive System

Reverse

Driveline

Driveline

Driveline Type

Number of Driveline Modes

Limited Slip Differential

Differential Lock

Brakes

Brakes

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Tires

Tires

Front Tire(s)

Rear Tire(s)

Specifications

Specifications

Wheelbase (in / mm)

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

Seat Height (in / mm)

Number of Seats

Features

Features

Halogen Headlight(s)

Front Rack

Rear Rack

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