Sportsman 500 H.O.
Engine
Engine Type
 4-stroke single 
Displacement
 499cc 
Carburetion
 One 40mm-CV Mikuni 
Cooling
 Liquid 
Starting
 Electric w/recoil backup 
Drive Train
Final Drive
 Shaft 
Transmission
 R/N/L/H 
EBS
 Standard 
Suspension
Front Suspension
 MacPherson strut with 6.7in/17cm travel 
Rear Suspension
 Fully independent, progressive rate w/anti-roll bar; 9.5in/24.1cm travel 
Brakes
Front/Rear Brakes
 Single-lever hydraulic disc w/hydraulic rear foot brake 
Tires
Front Tires
 25x8-12 Goodyear� Rawhide grip 
Rear Tires
25x11-12 Goodyear� Rawhide grip 
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase
 51in/129.5cm 
Turning Radius (Inside)
 82in/208.3cm 
Dry Weight
 697lbs/316kg 
Length/Width/Height
 81in/46in/47in 205.7cm/116.8cm/119.4cm 
Seat Height
 34in/86.4cm 
Fuel Capacity
 4.75gal/17.9ltr 
Front Rack Capacity
 90lbs/40.8kg 
Rear Rack Capacity
 180lbs/81.6kg 
Hitch Towing Capacity
 1225lbs/55.6kg 
Hitch Tongue Weight
 120lbs/54.4kg 
Ground Clearance
 11.25in/28.6cm 
Instrumentation/Features
Gauge Type
 Digital Gauge 
Speedometer/Odometer
 Standard 
Tripmeter
 Standard 
Hourmeter
 Standard 
High-Beam Indicator
 Standard 
Gear Indicator
 Standard 
Warning Lights
 High Temp/Low Bat 
DC Outlet
 Standard 
Color
 Camo Green; Sonic Blue; Yellow; Mossy Oak Camo