Polaris Industries Sportsman MV7 (2006), Sportsman 500 HO EFI (2006), Sportsman 800 Twin EFI (2006), Sportsman 700 Twin (2006), Sportsman 500 HO (2006) Handbook

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ATVs

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THE 2006 POLARIS

ATV HANDBOOK

THE

WORLD’S

TOUGHEST

PROPERTY OF

TOUGH?

ATVs

If you love riding, chances are, you love a challenge.
Whether it’s going out in subzero temperatures,

diving into a mudhole or tearing up a track, the
harder you push, the happier you are.

Thing is, you can only push as far as your machine
will let you.

Which is exactly why we build and design our
ATVs the way we do.

See, we’ve talked to more than just a few of you.
In fact, we’ve ridden with more than just a few of
you. And our machines refl ect that.

From workhorses with IRS and EFI, to feature­loaded midsize ATVs, to track-scorching sport quads,
hands down we’ve got the world’s toughest ATVs.

And what could be more fi tting for the world’s
toughest riders?

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INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW ATVs

2006

ALL NEW. ALL TOUGH .

Continuing to break new ground and change the industry, Polaris strengthens its
formidable lineup with 5 all-new vehicles: The Hawkeye, Sportsman X2, Sportsman
500 EFI, Sportsman 450 and the Sawtooth.

THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST ATVs

SECTION

SPORTSMAN X2
HAWKEYE 2x4 & 4x4
SAWTOOTH
SPORTSMAN 500 EFI
SPORTSMAN 450

SPORTSMAN X2

SAWTOOTH

HAWKEYE

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SPORTSMAN
500 EFI

SPORTSMAN
450

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SPORTSMAN
500 EFI

THE

SPORTSMAN

DOMINATE EVERYTHING.

INTRODUCING THE NEW SPORTSMAN LINEUP

SECTION

SM

SPORTSMAN 800 TWIN EFI & 700 TWIN EFI
SPORTSMAN 700
NEW SPORTSMAN 500 EFI
SPORTSMAN 500
NEW SPORTSMAN 450
NEW SPORTSMAN X2
SPORTSMAN MV7 & 6x6

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INTRODUCING THE SPORTSMAN

THE

SPORTSMAN 700

TWIN EFI

& 800

TWIN EFI

SECTION

SM-1

Independent

Rear

Suspension

Electronic
Fuel
Injection

True
All-Wheel
Drive

RECOMMENDED TASKS

STUMP PULLING
SNOWPLOWING
LOG HAULING

SEED/FERTILIZER SPREADING
HUNTING
TRAIL RIDING

700 TWIN EFI & 800 TWIN EFI

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GO ANYWHERE.

FAST!

THE SPORTSMAN 700/800 TWIN EFI RUNDOWN: Cold or
hot, the easy starting power of EFI on the 700 and 800 gets
you wherever you need to go in a hurry. And with massive
amounts of torque on tap that can pull out a stump or pull
down a house, the 700 and 800 dominate the trail, jobsite and
ranch. So, while the jobs may be rough, the combination of IRS
and the power delivery of EFI makes sure the ride won’t be.
And a smooth ride means you can work and ride longer.

Rear
Toolbox

INSPECTED BY

PXT Radial Tires
& Cast Aluminum Rims

Integrated
Front Storage
Compartment

Tough Composite
Body
Components

Long-Travel
MacPherson
Front
Suspension

Electronic
Fuel
Injection

Lock & Ride

Accessory

Compatible

Polaris Variable
Transmission

Independent
Rear
Suspension

Dual
Exhaust
(800 EFI)

True
All-Wheel Drive

ALTITUDE

Receiver
Hitch

MASSIVE ENGINES. MASSIVE
TORQUE.

MASSIVE POWER.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EFI

OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES

IRS-Smoother ride

means improved
handling and less
fatigue. More power
to the ground. Greater
ground clearance.

ON-DEMAND AWD-

Automatically senses
when you need AWD.
Front differential
locks automatically.
Competitive ATVs
with limited-slip front
differentials are
“3.5 wheel drive.”

Dual Rear

Work & Brake

Lights

Green/Black Mossy Oak

®

Camo

Red/Black Black/Silver

SPORTSMAN

800 EFI

COLORS

Red/Black

Black/Silver

Green/Black

Mossy Oak

Camo

Yellow/Black

Blue/Black

Green/Black

SPORTSMAN 700

EFI COLORS

EQUIPMENT SPECS

Powerful liquid-cooled, electronic fuel-injected, twin-cylinder Polaris
LibertyTM 800 or 700 engine

Selectable 2WD/AWD with on-demand AWD
IRS w/ 9.5"/24.1 cm of wheel travel & 1 1.3"/28.6 cm of ground clearance
Towing capability: 1500 lb./680.4 kg
300 lb./136.1 kg rack capacity (100 lb./45.4 kg front,

200 lb./90.7 kg rear)
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission

ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A CARBURETED 700 TWIN ENGINE

SPORTSMAN 700

CARB COLORS

COMPETITIONPOLARIS

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EASIER STARTING. While carbureted engines struggle in
extremes of heat and cold, EFI automatically compensates to set
the ideal timing curve and fuel mixture.

RELIABILITY

TEMPERATURE

-25° F/-31.7° C 55° F/12.8° C

800 EFI

CARBURETOR

120° F/48.9° C

POWER AT ALTITUDE. For every 1000 ft./304.8 m above sea
level, engines lose power. And at 6000 ft./1828.8 m you need
to rejet carbureted engines. EFI automatically adjusts to changing
altitudes and temperatures.

800 EFI

CARBURETOR

PERFORMANCE

ALTITUDE

0 6000 ft./1828.8 m 10,000 ft./3048 m

INTRODUCING THE NEW SPORTSMAN 500 EFI

THE NEW

SPORTSMAN 500

EFI

True
All-Wheel Drive

Independent

Rear

Suspension

500 EFI

SECTION

Electronic
Fuel
Injection

BEST-SELLING

ATV EVER!

SM-2

RECOMMENDED TERRAIN

DIRT
SAND
MUD

ROCK
GRAVEL
WOODS

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THE SPORTSMAN 500 EFI RUNDOWN: The world’s best­selling ATV gets even better with EFI. From the arctic to
the subtropic, EFI means reliable starts and greater fuel
economy, even under the harshest conditions. Also, with
EFI, there’s no adjusting for altitude and temperature.
Which means you can hit the trail anywhere in the world;
Alaska, Death Valley, Iceland, the Sahara...

True
All-Wheel Drive

Integrated
Front Storage
Compartment

Tough Composite
Body
Components

Long-Travel
MacPherson
Front
Suspension

Super
Bright
Headlight

Lock & Ride
Accessory
Compatible

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECS

EFI MAKES
THE BEST BETTER

Comfortable
Ergonomics
for Easy Riding

PXT Radial
Tires

Receiver
Hitch

Rear
Storage
Compartment

OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES

ALTITUDE

RELIABILITY

TEMPERATURE

PERFORMANCE

LEARN MORE ABOUT EFI

Yellow/Black

Green/Black

Blue/Black

SPORTSMAN

500 CARB COLORS

ANYTIME.

ANYWHERE.

Dual Rear
Work &
Brake
Lights

SPORTSMAN

500 EFI

COLORS

Green/Black Mossy Oak

®

Camo

Red/Black Black/Silver

COMPETITIONPOLARIS

Liquid-cooled, EFI, single-cylinder 500 engine
Selectable 2WD/AWD with on-demand AWD
IRS with 9.5"/24. 1 cm of wheel travel & 11.3"/28.6 cm of ground clearance
Premium PXT radial tires (500 EFI)
Towing capacity: 1225 lb./555.7 kg
270 lb./122.5 kg rack capacity (90 lb./40.8 kg front,

180 lb./81.6 kg rear)
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission

ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A 500 CARBURETED ENGINE

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Electronic
Fuel
Injection

A

A

IRS-Smoother ride
means improved
handling and less
fatigue. More power
to the ground. Greater
ground clearance.

ON-DEMAND AWD-

Automatically senses
when you need AWD.
Front differential
locks automatically.
Competitive ATVs
with limited-slip front
differentials are
“3.5 wheel drive.”

RELIABILITYPERFORMANCE

Independent
Rear
Suspension

B

FIG

FIG

B

INSPECTED BY

EASIER STARTING. While carbureted engines struggle in
extremes of heat and cold, EFI automatically compensates to set
the ideal timing curve and fuel mixture.

RELIABILITY

TEMPERATURE

-25° F/-31.7° C 55° F/12.8° C

500 EFI

CARBURETOR

120° F/48.9° C

POWER AT ALTITUDE. For every 1000 ft./304.8 m above sea
level, engines lose power. And at 6000 ft./1828.8 m you need
to rejet carbureted engines. EFI automatically adjusts to changing

altitudes and temperatures.

500 EFI

CARBURETOR

PERFORMANCE

ALTITUDE

0 6000 ft./1828.8 m 10,000 ft./3048 m

INTRODUCING THE SPORTSMAN 450

THE ALL-NEW

SPORTSMAN 450

Polaris
450 Engine

Polaris

Variable

Transmission

Independent

Rear

Suspension

SM-450

HUNTING EXPEDITION PACKING LIST

FIRST AID KIT
CANTEEN
MYLAR BLANKET
KNIFE

COMPASS
MATCHES
DUCT TAPE
FLASHLIGHT

SECTION

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Powerful liquid-cooled, carbureted,
single-cylinder Polaris 450 engine

Selectable 2WD/AWD with on-demand AWD
IRS with 9.5"/24.1 cm of wheel travel and

11"/27.9 cm of ground clearance
Towing capacity: 1225 lb./555.7 kg
270 lb./122.5 kg rack capacity (90 lb./40.8 kg

front,180 lb./81.6 kg rear)
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECS

ON-DEMAND AWD-

Automatically senses
when you need AWD.
Front differential
locks automatically.
Competitive ATVs
with limited-slip front
differentials are
“3.5 wheel drive.”

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More hp than the Sportsman 400:
a 15% (approx.) increase

Higher top speed than the Sportsman
400: a 10% (approx.) increase

Better acceleration than the Sportsman
400: a 30% (approx.) increase to 30 mph

New 450 engine
Overall, bigger and badder!

The improvements on the

SPORTSMAN

450

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THE SPORTSMAN 450 RUNDOWN: Trail

riding, rock crawling, log hauling and leaving
other ATVs in the dust. Easy work for the
450, now bristling with more power and
aggression than last year’s 400. And that power,
coupled with IRS and exclusive on-demand all­wheel drive, makes the 450 the ATV that gets it
done. Whatever “it” happens to be.

Tough
Composite
Body
Components

Long-Travel
MacPherson
Front Suspension

Super
Bright
Headlight

Lock & Ride

Accessory

Compatible

Integrated
Front Storage
Compartment

True All-Wheel

Drive

Receiver
Hitch

Rear
Toolbox

MORE POWER

SPECS

SPORTSMAN

450

HONDA

Foreman

YAMAHA

Kodiak 450

Engine
Displacement

455cc

421cc433cc

SPORTSMAN

450

COLORS

Yellow/BlackBlue/Black

4WD System

Selectable
2WD/4WD

w/On-Demand

AWD

2WD/4WD

2WD/4WD

w/ Locked 4WD

MacPherson

Strut, 8.2"/

20.8 cm

Independent

Wishbone, 5.9"/

15 cm

Independent

Double Wishbone,

6.3"/16 cm

Rear
Suspension

Fully Indep.,

Prog. Rate w/

Anti-Roll Bar ,

9.5"/24.1 cm

Swing Arm

5.9"/15 cm

Independent

Double Wishbone,

7.1"/18 cm

Ground
Clearance

7.7"/19.6 cm 10.8"/27.4 cm

11"/27.9 cm

Front
Suspension

Front Storage

No No

Yes

AN ACT

OF AGGRESSION.

Green/Black

Dual Rear
Work &
Brake
Lights

WINNER!

The RESULT?

Comfortable
Ergonomics
for Easy Riding

A

FIG

Polaris
Variable
Transmission

FIG

A

Independent
Rear
Suspension

FIG

B

FIG

B

TOUGH TO BEAT

New 450

Engine

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW SPORTSMAN X2

THE ALL-NEW

SPORTSMAN X2

Independent
Rear
Suspension

Electronic

Fuel

Injection

Transforming
Rear
Passenger Seat

CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
ON THE NEXT PAGE?

SM-X2

GREAT TRAILS

LITTLE SAHARA, OK
BEASLY KNOB, GA
DEAD HORSE TRAIL, UT

HATFIELD-McCOY TRAIL, WV
LES CEDRES, QUEBEC
TUG HILL, NY

SECTION

SM-4

Front
Storage

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NEW ROLLED IRS-

With a rolled IRS you get less
squat during takeoff. Which
means more power gets
to the ground, enhancing
acceleration. And the 2­stage springs automatically
optimize the ride for a light
or a heavy load.

Black/Silver

Red/Black

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECS

OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES

Powerful liquid-cooled, electronic fuel-injected, single-cylinder
Polaris 500 engine

Selectable Turf/2WD with on-demand AWD
Rolled IRS with 8.8"/22.2 cm of wheel travel and 11.3"/28.6 cm of

ground clearance
Towing capacity: 1225 lb./555.7 kg
490 lb./222.3 kg carrying capacity (90 lb./40.8 kg front,

400 lb./181.4 kg rear)
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission
Class-leading 6 gal./22.7 ltr fuel capacity

THE SPORTSMAN X2 RUNDOWN: No other 2-Up on
the market comes close to matching the X2’s versatility or
off-road capability. It easily transforms from a 1-Up to a
2-Up in ten seconds. And since the seat folds into a pickup­type bed, you can do even more than you could with a
conventional 1-Up; trail riding with gear, packing out large
game and hauling over rough terrain.

MOST

VERSATILE ATV EVER

1

2

SPORTSMAN X2,

TRANSFORM!

Transform from a 1-Up
to a 2-Up in Just Three
Easy Steps!

TRANSFORM

IN TEN SECONDS!

3

VERSATRAC TURNING RADIUS

2x4 Mode

94"/238.8 cm

Turf Mode

75"/190.5 cm

VERSATRAC-

Thumb switch lets you
choose Turf mode, 2WD
or on-demand AWD
for soft to rough terrain.
Automatically senses
when you need AWD.
Front differential locks
automatically.

AWD 2x4 Turf

SPORTSMAN

X2 COLORS

Plenty of

Room

Up Front

Under Turf mode, there are 20% tighter turns and
minimized damage to soft terrain.

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Comfortable

Ergonomics for

Passenger

Fold Down 1-Up

Backrest for 2-Up Seat

Pull Rear Bed Hatch

to Reveal 2-Up Backrest

Standard

1-Up Setting

INSPECTED BY

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW SPORTSMAN X2

Independent
Rear
Suspension

Electronic

Fuel

Injection

Transforming
Rear
Passenger Seat

SEC ION

SM-4

THE ALL-NEW

SPORTSMAN X2

CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE?

Front
Storage

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HAULING & STORAGE

GRAVEL
HARVESTED GAME
CINDER BLOCKS

MULCH
TOOLS, MAP & WATER
BALES OF HAY

SM-X2

TOUGH TO BEAT

Polaris

SPORTSMAN X2

Bombardier

OUTLANDER MAX

SPECS

Arctic Cat

TRV

Arctic Cat

500 TBX

499cc

400cc

Engine

Displacement

493cc 493cc

Fuel Delivery

EFI Carbureted Carbureted Carbureted

4WD System

Selectable Turf/2WD/AWD

w/ On-Demand AWD

Selectable

2WD/AWD

2WD/AWD

w/ Diff. Lock

2WD/4WD

w/ Diff. Lock

Elect. Cont. Lock.

Rear Diff.

Standard N/A N/A N/A

EBS

Standard Standard Standard Standard

WINNER!

The RESU LT ?

MORE ABOUT THE

NEW SPORTSMAN X2!

1

FIG.

Long-Travel
MacPherson
Front Suspension

500
EFI

Independent

Rear

Suspension

Integrated
Front Storage
Compartment

Transformer

(Utility

to 2-Up)

Versatrac
Turf Mode/
2WD/AWD

WHEN YOU’RE NOT

HAULING PEOPLE,

you can use the

400 lb./181.4 kg capacity

dump box to haul just about

anything else.

Transform From a 1-Up
to a 2-Up in Just Three
Easy Steps!

•Tent, tarp or bivy sack

•Sleeping bag

•Compass

•Food

•Dishes & utensils

•Biodegradable soap

•Garbage bags

•Water bottles

•Flashlight

•Binoculars

•Camera and fi lm

•Watch/alarm clock

•Toilet paper

•Toothbrush/paste

•Brush/comb

• Camping/fi re permits
if necessary

CAMPING GEAR

FOR TWO

CHECKLIST

Automatic
Transmission

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Integrated Front

Storage Box

Yes No No No

Receiver

Hitch

Dual

Rear Work &

Brake Lights

INSPECTED BY

Transformation

Yes No No No

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut, 8.2"/20.8 cm MacPherson Strut, 7"/1 7.8 cm Double A-Arm, 8.6"/21.8 cm Double A-Arm, 10"/25.4 cm

Rear Suspension

Fully Independent, Progressive

Rate w/Anti-Roll Bar, 8.8"/22.2 cm

TTI, 8"/20.3 cm

Fully Independent,

8.6"/21.8 cm

Fully Independent,

10"/25.4 cm

Fuel Capacity

6 gal./22.7 ltr 4.2 gal./15.8 ltr 4.5 gal./17 ltr 5.5 gal./20.8 ltr

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INTRODUCING THE POWERFUL MV7

THE

SPORTSMAN MV7

Run-Flat
Tires

Dual
Winches

Heavy-Duty
Front & Rear
Racks

THEATERS OF OPERATION

KOBUL
BAGHDAD
KANDAHAR

SM-MV7

Dual
Gas
Tanks

SECTION

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THE SPORTSMAN MV7 RUNDOWN: The MV7 is built to the
same standards as the MV7s currently serving abroad with
U.S. troops. It comes ready for battle with two winches, dual
fuel tanks, helicopter-ready tie-down hooks, massive steel
racks, steel-reinforced fl oorboards and a steel-reinforced
frame. Truly, the MV7 is the world’s toughest ATV.

Dual
Gas
Tanks

On-Demand
All-Wheel
Drive

Oversized
D-Rings

Steel­Reinforced
Racks,
Capacity
450 lb./204.1 kg

Long-Travel
MacPherson
Front
Suspension

Polaris

Liberty

700

Engine

Battle Armor

Available

from Polaris

Heavy­Duty
Rear Rack

Dual
Winch

Dual
Tow
Hooks

Long-Travel
Independent
Rear Suspension

Run-Flat
Goodyear
Tires

MILITARY

GREEN

SPORTSMAN

MV7

COLORS

Powerful liquid-cooled, carbureted, twin-cylinder Polaris Liberty
700 engine

Selectable 2WD with on-demand AWD
IRS with 9"/22.9 cm of wheel travel and 10.5"/26.7 cm of

ground clearance
Towing capacity: 1500 lb./680.4 kg
450 lb./204.1 kg rack capacity (150 lb./68.0 kg front,

300 lb./136.1 kg rear)
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission
Dual winches and gas tanks

EQUIPMENT SPECS

SPECIAL FEATURES

the SPORTSMAN 6x6

THE WORLD’S

TOUGHEST ATV

BATTLE TESTED.

LITERALLY.

RUN-FLAT GOODYEAR
TIRES-

If there is a total loss

of air pressure, Goodyear

®

ATV
run-fl at tires will cover a distance
of 50 miles/80.5 km at a rate
of 25 mph/40.2 km/h.

ON-DEMAND
AWD-

Automatically
senses when you need
AWD. Front differential
locks automatically.
Competitive ATVs
with limited-slip front
differentials are “3.5
wheel drive.”

The 6x6 is the ATV to

call in when you need to
haul a lot of stuff to places
other vehicles can’t go.

Green/Black

SPORTSMAN

6x6 COLORS

DUAL

WINCHES!

Steel­Reinforced
Frame

A

A

FIG

FIG

COMPETITIONPOLARIS

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The Workhorse of ATVs

Receiver
Hitch

INSPECTED BY

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW HAWKEYE

THE

ALL-NEW HAWKEYE

SECTION

BRAND-NEW HAWKEYE 4x4
BRAND-NEW HAWKEYE 2x4

HY

THE
HAWKEYE

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Feature

REC UTILITY

CHOOSE TWO:

THE MIDSIZE ATV THAT DOESN’T COMPROMISE.

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INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW HAWKEYE

THE ALL-NEW

HAWKEYE 2x4 & 4x4

Independent

Rear

Suspension

All-Wheel
Drive

Digital
Instrumentation

FISHING SPOTS

Alan Henry Reservoir, TX
Alcova Reservoir, WY
Allatoona Lake, GA
Altus Lake, OK
Amwell Lake, NJ

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INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION-

Smoother ride means improved handling and less fatigue.
More power to the ground. Greater ground clearance.

Tough
Composite
Body Components

Steel
Front
Bumper

Maxxis
Tires

Lock & Ride
Accessory
Compatible

Polaris Variable

Transmission

Independent
Rear
Suspension

True
All-Wheel
Drive (4x4 only)

Black/Silver Green/Black

HAWKEYE

4x4

COLORS

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECS

OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES

Hydraulic
Disc Front &
Rear Brakes

Red/Black

HAWKEYE

2x4

COLORS

LEAVE YOUR
DUFFEL BAG

AT HOME!

THE HAWKEYE RUNDOWN: Because the new midsized
Hawkeye comes with premium features usually found only on
big bore machines, it creates an entirely new class of ATVs.
And it’s those features that make short work of hard tasks with
more than enough left over
to pound the trails.

FULL-SIZED FEATURES

IN A MIDSIZED ATV

ON-DEMAND
AWD-

Automatically
senses when you need
AWD. Front differential
locks automatically.
Competitive ATVs
with limited-slip front
differentials are “3.5
wheel drive.”

HARD LABOR

MADE EASY.

Comfortable
Ergonomics
for Easy Riding

LOCK & RIDE-The Polaris Hawkeye is the

only midsized ATV that comes Lock & Ride

TM

ready. And that makes it easy to customize the
Hawkeye to your specifi c recreational/work
needs. Refer to pages 36-39 for more details.

Integrated
Front Storage
Compartment

MacPherson
Front
Suspension

COMPETITIONPOLARIS

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B

FIG

FIG

B

A

FIG

Digital
Instrumentation

FIG

A

Powerful air-cooled/oil-assisted, carbureted, single-cylinder
Polaris 300 engine

Selectable 2WD/AWD with on-demand AWD (4x4 only)
IRS with 8"/20.3 cm of wheel travel and 8"/20.3 cm of ground clearance
Towing capacity: 750 lb./340.2 kg
170 lb./77. 1 kg rack capacity (70 lb./31.8 kg front, 100 lb./45.4 kg rear)
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission with lifetime limited

belt warranty
Standard digital speedometer/odometer/tripmeter/hourmeter

Brake
Lights

INSPECTED BY

Receiver
Hitch

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW HAWKEYE

THE ALL-NEW

HAWKEYE 2x4 & 4x4

All-Wheel
Drive

Independent
Rear
Suspension

Integrated
Front
Storage

CHORE LIST

Pull logs
Take supplies to hunting lodge
Tow trailer
Plow driveway

SECTION

HY-2

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TOUGH TO BEAT!

4WD System

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

299cc

229cc

Polaris

HAWKEYE 2x4/4x4

Honda
RECON

SPECS

Ground Clearance

Fuel Capacity

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Selectable 2WD/4WD

w/On-Demand AWD (4x4 only)

Fully Independent, Progressive
Rate w/Anti-Roll Bar, 8"/20.3 cm

8"/20.3 cm

4.5 gal./17 ltr

Digital w/ LED Indicators

Standard

Engine

Displacement

MacPherson Strut,

7"/17.8 cm

2WD

Dual A-Arm,

5.1"/13 cm

Swing Arm,

4.9"/12.4 cm

6.3"/16 cm

2.4 gal./

19.1 ltr

None

None

246cc

Suzuki
OZARK

2WD

Dual A-Arm,

5.5"/14 cm

Swing Arm,

5.5"/14 cm

7.1"/18 cm

2.8 gal./

10.6 ltr

None

None

250cc

Yamaha

BRUIN

2WD

Strut, 4.9"/

12.4 cm

5.9"/15 cm

3.2 gal./

12.1 ltr

None

None

228cc

Kawasaki

BAYOU

2WD

Single A-Arm,

4.5"/11.4 cm

Swing Arm,

5.3"/13.5 cm

Swing Arm,

4.9"/12.4 cm

6"/15.2 cm

2.6 gal./

9.8 ltr

None

Standard

WINNER!

The RESU LT ?

MORE ABOUT THE

NEW HAWKEYE!

RECREATION
WORK
HUNTING

HAWKEYE

FEATURES!

FUEL GAUGE

& Digital Speedometer,

Odometer, Tripmeter & LED

N/REV Light (km/mph)

1

2

FIG.

FIG.

INDEPENDENT

REAR SUSPENSION

IRS puts more power to the trail and

provides greater ground clearance.

“The Mighty

Hawkeye 4x4”

To Deck Out Your

HAWKEYE

with

DON’T FORGET...

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A

WARN WINCH

C

B

CARGO BOX

C

WINDSHIELD

D

GUN SCABBARD

SEE PAGES 36-39

FOR MORE

DETAILS!

D

STURDY

PROTECTION!

A

STRONG!

B

INSPECTED BY

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW SAWTOOTH

THE ALL-NEW

SAWTOOTH BREAK TRAILS, NOT THE BANK.

Blue Green

SAWTOOTH

COLORS

Steel Front
& Rear Racks

Dual
Disc Brakes

Full
Floorboards

MODEL

SW

THE SAWTOOTH RUNDOWN: Because
it shares the same engineering found in
other Polaris machines, the Sawtooth makes
the other ATVs in its class seem weak by
comparison. And it’s that shared Polaris
engineering that has your back on every job
and every trail you set out to conquer.

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECS

Lock & Ride capable
Air-cooled, single-cylinder Polaris 200 engine
Dual A-arm front suspension with 7"/17.8 cm

of travel
Swing arm rear suspension with 6.5"/16.5 cm

of travel
Front & rear steel racks (45 lb./20.4 kg front,

70 lb./31.8 kg rear)

TOUGH. RELIABLE. AFFORDABLE.

ELECTRIC

START

Low-Maintenance
Shaft Drive

A

FIG

THE ALL-NEW

SAWTOOTH

Continuously
Variable Transmission

Sealed Clutch
& Air Intake

Dual A-Arm
Front Suspension

Large­Diameter
Tube
Frame

Forward/
Neutral/
Reverse
Gear Box

Full
Floorboards

Dual
Hydraulic
Front Disc
Brakes

A

FIG

Electric
Start with
Backup
Kick Start

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RUGGED &

VERSATILE

THE MAGNUM 330 RUNDOWN: A
mainstay in the Polaris lineup, the rugged
and versatile Magnum is the dominant
value in its class. With the unique Shaft
Ride system, a tough chassis/drive line
and unmatched rack capacity, it’s the
perfect vehicle to handle both rough
terrain and heavy-duty work.

BEST-IN-CLASS VALUE

Green/Black Mossy Oak

Camo

MAGNUM

330

COLORS

Black/Silver

Blue/Black

Polaris Variable
Transmission

Comfortable
Ergonomics
for Easier
Riding

All-Wheel
Drive

Sealed
Front
Storage Box

Heavy­Duty
Rack

Full
Floorboards

THE

MAGNUM

330 4x4

THE

TRAIL BOSS

330

A unique hybrid of

POWER & VALUE

Polaris
Variable
Transmission

Mechanical
Fuel Gauge

Full
Floorboards

Powerful
330
Engine

Single­Lever
Braking
System

White/Blue

TRAIL BOSS

COLORS

THE TRAIL BOSS RUNDOWN: With
greater wheel travel than competitive
models and the low-maintenance
Concentric Drive System, the Trail Boss
has both the suspension and the power
to take on hard work and hard fun
better than any ATV in its class.

FULL-SIZED VALUE

EQUIPMENT SPECS

Powerful air-cooled engine w/ fan
assist, oil cooler, carbureted, single-cylinder
Polaris 330 engine

Industry-leading Polaris Variable T ransmission
Reliable Concentric Drive System
Long-travel rear suspension (9"/22.9 cm)
Single-lever braking system
Mechanical fuel gauge
MacPherson front suspension (6.7"/17 cm)

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Long-

Travel

Rear

Suspension

B

FIG

MacPherson
Front
Suspension

A

FIG

Reliable
Concentric
Drive System

B

FIG

A

FIG

EQUIPMENT SPECS

Powerful air-cooled engine w/ fan assist,
oil cooler, carbureted, single-cylinder engine

Polaris 330 engine
Selectable 2WD/4WD with on-demand AWD
Sealed front storage box (90 lb./40.8 kg)
Long-travel rear suspension (7.1"/18 cm)
Exclusive Shaft Ride system
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission

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FIG

FIG

C

INTRODUCING THE NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE QUADS LINEUP

THE

PREDATOR 500 TLD

THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST HIGH-PERFORMANCE QUADS

SECTION

HP

PREDATOR 500 TLD
PREDATOR 500

THE

HIGH-PERFORMANCE

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OFFENSE DEFENSE

QUADS

DON’T JUST HIT THE TRAIL, BEAT IT SENSELESS.

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INTRODUCING THE PREDATOR TLD

THE

PREDATOR TLD & 500

Maxxis

Razr

Tires

SECTION

Fox
Racing
Shox

TRAIL TOUGH.
TRACK READY.

HP-1

7 AWARDS IN 3 YEARS

2005

2003

SPORT QUAD OF THE YEAR - ATV Sport
SPORT ATV OF THE YEAR - ATV Rider Canada
SPORT PERFORMANCE ATV OF THE YEAR - ATV Guide

SPORT QUAD OF THE YEAR - ATV Sport
SPORT ATV OF THE YEAR - ATV Rider Canada
SPORT PERFORMANCE ATV OF THE YEAR - ATV Guide

2004 BEST IN CLASS SPORT ATV - All-Terrain Vehicle

PRO
Steering

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PREDATOR 500 TLD

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Douglas
Aluminum Rims

Stainless Steel
Braided
Brake Lines

High-Strength
TEAM
Chromoly Axle
with Lifetime
Limited
Warranty

Unmatched
Skid
Protection

PRO-STEERING MEANS NO BUMP STEER-

On most sport quads, as you lean into a corner or nose into
a whoop, bump steer makes it feel like the quad is steering
you instead of the other way around. Predator’s unique PRO
(Polaris Rider Optimized) steering system virtually eliminates
bump steer. It also creates easier steering, less feedback and
superior control.

OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES

31

Premium
Fox Racing
Shox

Approved by
Matt Smiley
(GNCC Racer)

THE PREDATOR 500 RUNDOWN : Feared on both the trail
and track, the Predator comes preloaded with performance
parts normally found only on aftermarket sport quads.
That, combined with its powerful 500 engine, predictable
handling and superior suspension system, explains why the
Predator has won seven major awards in just three years.
The latest award being Sport Quad of the Year from

ATV

Sport Magazine.

TRAIL TOUGH.

TRACK READY.

PREMIUM FEATURES (all models)

Maxxis® Razr tires on aluminum Douglas® rims with a rolled bead
Chromoly axle, stronger than competitive steel axles, with

a lifetime limited warranty
Braided, stainless steel brake lines are stronger

and result in more consistent braking
Thick, compression-molded UHMW polyethylene

skid plate maximizes protection

TLD PERFORMANCE UPGRADES

Reverse

Comfortable
Ergonomics

Aggressive Maxxis front and rear
radial tires improve ride

Piggyback remote reservoir for
better cooling

Improved front shock for
compression adjustability

Close-ratio gears deliver greater
roll-on acceleration

TOUGH TO BEAT

Power/

Weight Ratio

0.12

Polaris

PREDATOR

SPECS

Front

Suspension

Rear

Suspension

Dual A-Arm,

10"/25.4 cm

Swing Arm,

11"/27.9 cm

Shocks

Fox,

Rebuildable

Tires/

Rims

Brake Lines

Maxxis Razr/

Douglas Alum.

Steel Braided

YFZ
450

0.1

Ind. Dbl.

Wishbone,

9.1"/23.1 cm
Swing Arm,

10.6"/26.9 cm
Kayaba/

Showa

Radial/Alum.

Rubber

WINNER!

The RESULT?

2000

$

Value!

(US$)

Approx.

Maxxis Razr
Radial Tires

COMPRESSED

Red

PREDATOR

500

COLORS

Troy Lee

White

PREDATOR

500 TLD

COLORS

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TRX
450

0.1

Ind. Dbl.

Wishbone,

8.4"/21.3 cm
Swing Arm,

9"/22.9 cm

Showa

Radial/Alum.

Rubber

DEPRESSED

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INTRODUCING THE SPORT COLLECTION

RECOMMENDED TERRAIN

DIRT
SAND

ROCK
GRAVEL

THE POLARIS

SPORT COLLECTION

SECTION

SC

SC

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Fun & Easy

TO RIDE

THE

TRAIL BLAZER

250

THE TRAIL BLAZER RUNDOWN: The Trail Blazer
makes for a fun day of trail riding thanks in part to
its 250 Polaris engine, Concentric Drive System and
bump-absorbing long-travel suspension.

EQUIPMENT SPECS

Sporty Polaris 250, 2-stroke, air-cooled, oil­injected engine

Automatic transmission
Reliable Concentric Drive System
Long-travel rear suspension (10.5"/26.7 cm)
Single-lever braking system

THE

SCRAMBLER

500 4x4

THE SCRAMBLER 500 4x4 RUNDOWN: With an
automatic transmission and a vigorous 500 engine, the
Scrambler 4x4 is built for riders who want to take on
every kind of trail there is. Keep it in 2-wheel drive for
fast, hard-packed trails and then switch it into 4-wheel
drive to take on the rocks, mud, logs and whatever
else the trail can dish out.

EQUIPMENT SPECS

Powerful Polaris 500 high-output, 4-valve, 4-stroke,
liquid-cooled engine

Long-travel rear suspension (10.5"/26.7 cm)
Front suspension travel (8.2"/20.8 cm)

4-Wheel Drive

FURY

Automatic
Transmission

Long-Travel
Rear
Suspension

Orange

ONLY AUTOMATIC IN ITS CLASS

4-WHEEL DRIVE SPORT QUAD

Single-Lever
Braking System

Automatic
Transmission

244cc 2-Stroke
Engine

On-Demand
All-Wheel
Drive w/
On/Off
Switch

A

FIG

A

FIG

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White

THE PHOENIX

200

FUN TO RIDE.

EASY TO OWN.

Automatic

Transmission

200 Air­Cooled
Engine

Electric Start with
Backup Kick Start

Large­Diameter
Tube
Frame

Hydraulic
Front Disc

Brakes

Long-Travel
Rear Suspension

EQUIPMENT SPECS

Front suspension (7"/17.8 cm)
Long-travel rear suspension (6.5"/16.5 cm)

THE PHOENIX RUNDOWN: With a shaft
drive for low maintenance, dual A-arms
in the front for a smooth ride, great
handling and an automatic transmission,
the Phoenix 200 is well equipped to hit
the trail and have fun. Smaller than our
full-sized ATVs, the Phoenix is a perfect
fit for those who crave a reliable entry­level sport ATV that’s tough but easy
to operate.

THE BEST-BUILT
200 AVAILABLE

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Blue

Available in:

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THE POLARIS

YOUTH QUADS

INTRODUCING THE YOUTH MODELS

THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST ATVs

SECTION

YQ

Electric
Start

Daytime
Running
Lights
(Predator 90,
Sportsman 90)

Forward/
Neutral/
Reverse

ATV RIDER NICKNAMES

THE BEAST
ZIP
MUD DOG

SANDMAN
HAVOC
DIRT HEAD

Kids are tough. And they’re even tougher on their
things. Which is why the Polaris youth models
are held to the same standard of toughness and
durability as our full-sized models. Without question,
these ATVs hold their own against the trail, the back
yard and childhood.

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECS

Reliable, fan-cooled 89cc or air-cooled 49cc engine
Forward/neutral/reverse gear box (90)
Parental tether on Predator 50
Long-travel rear suspension 5"/12.7 cm (90)
Electric start, backup kick start
Automatic transmission

MINIMUM AGE:

12 YEARS

THE

SPORTSMAN

90

Forward/

Neutral/

Reverse

Long-Travel
Rear Suspension

POLARIS SAFETY DESIGNS

SAFETY ORANGE
STANDARD WHIP FLAG

FREE DOT-APPROVED
YOUTH HELMET

RIDER TRAINING &
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

SIZED FOR YOUTH

TOUGH ATVs

FOR TOUGH KIDS

MINIMUM AGE:

12 YEARS

THE

PREDATOR

90

MINIMUM AGE:

6 YEARS

THE

PREDATOR

50

Adjustable

Footwell

Parental Tether

PREDATOR 50
26"/66 cm
Height

PREDATOR 90
32"/81.3 cm
Height

PREDATOR 500
42"/106.7 cm
Height

200

$

Value!

(US$)

Approx.

Polaris recommends that all youth models be ridden under
adult supervision.

Daytime
Running Lights

Forward/
Neutral/Reverse

Electric
Start

A

FIG

A

FIG

Electric
Start

A

FIG

A

FIG

Electric
Start

A

FIG

A

FIG

Long-Travel

Rear Suspension

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Daytime
Running
Lights

Long-Travel

Rear Suspension

90 models only

Adjustable

Footwells

50 models only

ENGINEERED IN ROSEAU, MN FOR THE KIDS

INSPECTED BY

YOUTH MODELS

Red or
Green

Available in:

Red or
White

Available in:

Red or
White

Available in:

RIDE ON.

2

INSTALLING

A PLOW

INSTALLING

A GUN SCABBARD

1

LOCK IN.

RIDE ON.

2

LOCK IN.

1

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SIMPLY FAST.

Lock & Ride accessories are the easiest, quickest way to expand the versatility of your ATV. And only Polaris
has them. Add a cargo box, windshield or gun scabbard in seconds. And take them off just as fast. Which
means you spend less time wrenching in the garage and more time on the trail. So, whatever the project,
you’ll get it done faster and easier with the Lock & Ride system.

POLARIS EXCLUSIVE!

INSTALLING

A WINDSHIELD

INSTALLING

A CARGO BOX

FPO

RIDE ON.

2

LOCK IN.

1

RIDE ON.

2

LOCK IN.

1

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LOCK & RIDE PLOWS

HEAVY-DUTY STEEL BRUSHGUARDS

FRONT BRUSHGUARDS - Give your ATV the battle

armor it truly deserves with these heavy-duty steel
brushguards. They add front-end protection and make
your ATV look tougher than ever.

THE GLACIER PLOW SYSTEM - With the Glacier
Plow system, turning your ATV into a snow-pushing
machine is easier than ever. Just choose your frame,
select the right mounting plate and lift system and
add the right blade for your needs. After mount plate
installation, the drive-in attachment system takes just
60 seconds to install or remove.

POLARIS WARN WINCHES

INFORMATION

BLACK WRINKLE - $169.99

224.99 CAN part #2875173

COLORS - $179.99

239.99 CAN part #2875173

STAINLESS STEEL - $299.99

389.99 CAN part #2875345

INFORMATION

GLACIER PLOW FRAME - $269.99

359.99 CAN part #2874771

60” RAZOR BLADE - $239.99

319.99 CAN part #2875370

INFORMATION

Scares Away

Other ATVs

Available in Black Wrinkle, Colored

and Stainless Steel

Big

Torque

Awesome
Pulling Power

The “Must Have”

Workhorse

POLARIS WARN® WINCHES - For all your heavy-

duty pulling needs, a Warn winch is the “must have”
workhorse for every owner. Big torque, awesome
power and no-load retrieval speeds mean you get
the job done faster and easier. Includes mounting
hardware, switches and wiring.

3000 LB. POLARIS WARN WINCH - $609.99*

*Starting at $609.99 / 869.99 CAN part #2875308

2500 LB. POLARIS WARN WINCH - $479.99*

*Starting at $479.99 / 689.99 CAN part #2875309

Rescue Stuck Friends

and Haul Logs

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LOCK & RIDE CARGO BOX

REAR CARGO BOX - Our cargo boxes take only

seconds to install with Lock & Ride anchor technology .
Our heavy-duty rear cargo box features carrying
handles, heavy-duty hinges and lockable latches.
Corner tie-down points let you pile more gear on
top. A tongue-and-groove gasket helps keep out
dirt, dust and water.

INFORMATION

REAR CARGO BOX - $179.99

249.99 CAN part #2875176

POCKET BAGS - $19.99

29.99 CAN part #2875372-070

RACK EXTENDERS - Give your ATV a great look and
multiple tie-down points for carrying tools, material,
feed and other bulky items. Steel construction with a
powder-coat fi nish.

LOCK & RIDE WINDSHIELD - Are you tired of battling
the weather elements? Then get comfortable with
the quickest-attaching windshield on the market.
Available in mid-height and tall sizes. All the
required hardware is included, plus two-step
instructions. Lock in. Ride on.

HEAVY-DUTY STEEL RACK EXTENDERS

LOCK & RIDE WINDSHIELD

INFORMATION

MID HEIGHT - $114.99

154.99 CAN part #2875355

TALL HEIGHT - $114.99

154.99 CAN part #2875172

INFORMATION

FRONT RACK EXTENDER - $69.99

99.99 CAN part #2875217-418

REAR RACK EXTENDER - $69.99

99.99 CAN part #2875216-418

Wind­Blocking

Action

Carry Along
Tons of Utility or

Recreation Gear

Tie Down All
of Your Gear

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Sportsman MV7

Sportsman

800 / 700 Twin EFI

Sportsman 700 Twin Sportsman 500 HO EFI

Sportsman

500 HO / 450

Sportsman X2 EFI Sportsman 6x6

ENGINE

Engine Type 4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke
Displacement (cc) 683 twin 760 / 683 twin 683 twin 499 499 / 455 499 499

Carburetion Mikuni 34 mm CV 40 mm Throttle Body BST 34 mm Mikuni 39 mm Throttle Body

40 mm / 34 mm

CV Mikuni

39 mm Throttle Body 34 mm CV Mikuni

Cooling Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid

Starting

Electric with

recoil backup

Electric Electric

Electric with
recoil backup

Electric with

recoil backup

Electric with

recoil backup

Electric with

recoil backup

DRIVE TRAIN

Final Drive Shaft Shaft Shaft Shaft Shaft Shaft Shaft / Chain
Transmission P/R/N/L/H P/R/N/L/H P/R/N/L/H P/R/N/L/H P/R/N/L/H P/R/N/L/H R/N/L/H
Drive System Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic PVT
EBS (Engine Braking System) Standard Standard Standard Standard Accessory Standard Accessory

SUSPENSION

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 6.7"/17 c m travel

Rear Suspension

Fully Independent,

progressive rate
with anti-roll bar;
9"/22.9 cm travel

Fully Independent,

progressive rate

with anti-roll bar;

9.5"/24.1 cm travel

Fully Independent,

progressive rate

with anti-roll bar;

9.5"/24.1 cm travel

Fully Independent,

progressive rate

with anti-roll bar;

9.5"/24.1 cm travel

Fully Independent,

progressive rate

with anti-roll bar;

9.5"/24.1 cm travel

Fully Independent,

progressive rate

with anti-roll bar;

8.7"/22.2 cm travel

Progressive rate center swing
arm with 6.5"/16.5 cm travel;

Rear swing arm with scissor

stabilizer with 7.5"/19.1 cm travel

BRAKES

Front / Rear Brakes

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

auxiliary rear hand brake

TIRES

Front Tires

25 x 8-12 Mudrunner

Run Flat

26 x 8R12; PXT 26 x 8R12; PXT 26 x 8R12; PXT 25 x 8-12 25 x 8-12 25 x 8-12

Rear Tires

25 x 10-12 Mudrunner

Run Flat

26 x 11R12; PXT 26 x 11R12; PXT 26 x 11R12; PXT 25 x 11-10 25 x 11-10 25 x 11-10

DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES

Wheelbase 50.8"/128.9 cm 50.8"/128.9 cm 50.8"/128.9 cm 50.5"/128.3 cm 50.5"/128.3 cm 57"/144.8 cm 77"/195.6 cm
Turning Radius

(Inside tire)

78"/198.1 cm 76"/193 cm 76"/193 cm 65"/165.1 cm 65"/165.1 cm 82"/208.3 cm 119"/302.3 cm

Dry Weight 992 lb./449.9 kg

770 lb./349.3 kg;
760 lb./344.7 kg

756 lb./342.9 kg 715 lb./324.3 kg 715 lb./324.3 kg 798 lb./362 kg 895 lb./406 kg

Length/Width/Height

89"/226.1 cm;

47"/119.4 cm;
51"/129.5 cm

83"/210.8 cm;

48"/121.9 cm;

48"/121.9 cm

83"/210.8 cm;
48"/121.9 cm;
48"/121.9 cm

83"/210.8 cm;
48"/121.9 cm;

48"/121.9 cm

83"/210.8 cm;
48"/121.9 cm;
48"/121.9 cm

93"/236.2 cm;
48"/121.9 cm;

48"/121.9 cm

105"/266.7 cm;

46"/116.8 cm;
48"/121.9 cm

Seat Height 35"/88.9 cm 34"/86.4 cm 34"/86.4 cm 33.8"/85.7 cm 33.8"/85.7 cm 34"/86.4 cm 34"/86.4 cm

Fuel Capacity

4.75 gal./17.9 ltr;

4 gal./15.1 ltr

4.13 gal./15.6 ltr 4.25 gal./16.1 ltr 4.13 gal./15.6 ltr 4.25 gal./16.1 ltr 6 gal./22.7 ltr 4.25 gal./16.1 ltr

Front Rack Capacity 150 lb./68 kg 100 lb./45.4 kg 100 lb./45.4 kg 90 lb./40.8 kg 90 lb./40.8 kg 90 lb./40.8 kg 75 lb./34 kg
Rear Rack Capacity 300 lb./136 kg 200 lb./90.7 kg 200 lb./90.7 kg 180 lb./81.6 kg 180 lb./81.6 kg 400 lb./181.4 kg 800 lb./362.9 kg
Hitch / Type Std / Receiver Std / Receiver Std / Receiver Std / Receiver Std / Receiver Std / Receiver Std / Drawbar
Hitch Towing Capacity 1500 lb./680.4 kg 1500 lb./680.4 kg 1500 lb./680.4 kg 1225 lb./555.7 kg 1225 lb./555.7 kg 1225 lb./555.7 kg 1500 lb./680.4 kg
Hitch Tongue Weight 150 lb./68 kg 150 lb./68 kg 150 lb./68 kg 120 lb./54.4 kg 120 lb./54.4 kg 120 lb./54.4 kg 150 lb./ 68 kg

Ground Clearance 10.5"/26.7 cm 11.25"/28 cm 11.25"/28 cm 11.25"/28 cm 11"/27.9 cm 11"/27.9 cm 5.5"/13.9 cm

INSTRUMENTATION / FEATURES

Gauge Type Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Speedometer / Odometer Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard N/A
Tripmeter Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Hourmeter Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
High Beam Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

Gear Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fuel Gauge Electric / Mechanical Electric Electric Electric Electric Electric N/A

Warning Lights Hi Temp / Low Bat Hi Temp / Low Bat Hi Temp / Low Bat Hi Temp / Low Bat Hi Temp / Low Bat Hi Temp / Low Bat Hi Temp / Low Bat
Rear Work Lights N/A Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard N/A
DC Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

COLORS

Military Green Green / Black Green / Black Green / Black Green / Black Black / Silver Sp. Green / Black

Black / Silver Yellow / Black Black / Silver Yellow / Black Red / Black

Red / Black Blue / Black Red / Black Blue / Black

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SPORTSMAN 2-UP 6x6SPECS

Hawkeye 4x4 / 2x4 Magnum 330 4x4 Trail Boss 330 Sawtooth

Predator 500 ­Troy Lee Design

Scrambler 500 4x4 Trail Blazer 250 Phoenix 200

Sportsman 90

Predator 90 / 50

4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke 4-stroke DOHC 4-stroke 2-stroke 4-stroke 2-stroke

299 329 329 196 499 499 244 196 89 / 89 / 49

34 mm CV Mikuni 34 mm CV Mikuni 34 mm CV Mikuni Keihin 22 mm VM Mikuni 42 mm BSR Mikuni 40 mm CV Mikuni 30 mm VM Keihin 22 mm VM

Mikuni VM16 /

Mikuni VM16 / H68K

Air/Oil

Air with fan assist

oil cooler

Air with fan assist

oil cooler

Air Liquid Liquid Air Air Fan / Fan / Air

Electric with
recoil backup

Electric with

recoil backup

Electric with
recoil backup

Electric with

kick backup

Electric

Electric with

recoil backup

Electric with

recoil backup

Electric with

kick backup

Electric with

kick backup

Shaft Shaft Concentric Chain Shaft 520 O-ring Chain

Concentric Chain (Rear)

Shaft (Front)

Concentric Chain Shaft Chain

F/N/R P/R/N/L/H F/N/R F/N/R 5-speed (reverse) F/N/R F/N/R F/N/R F/N/R (90)

Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic CVT

Manual Clutch /

Manual Shift

Automatic PVT Automatic PVT Automatic CVT Automatic CVT

Standard Accessory Accessory N/A N/A Accessory Accessory N/A N/A

MacPherson Strut with
7"/17.8 cm travel, with

adjustable Preload

MacPherson Strut

with 6.7"/17 c m travel

MacPherson Strut

with 6.7"/17 c m travel

Dual A-arm

with 7"/17.8 cm travel

Dual A-arm

with 10"/25.4 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm travel

MacPherson Strut

with 8.2"/20.8 cm

travel

Dual A-arm

with 7"/17.8 cm travel

4.25"/10.8 cm; 4.25"/10.8 cm;
3"/7.6 cm

Fully Independent,

progressive rate
with anti-roll bar;
8"/20.3 cm travel

with adjustable Preload

Progressive rate

swing arm with

7.1"/18 cm travel

Progressive rate

swing arm with

9"/22.9 cm travel

Mono-shock swing
arm with 6.5"/16.5

cm travel

Non-Link Swing arm

with 11"/27.9 cm travel

Progressive rate

swing arm with

10.5"/26.7 cm travel

Progressive rate

swing arm with

10.5"/26.7 cm travel

Mono-shock

swing arm with

6.5"/16.5 cm travel

5"/12.7 cm; 5"/12.7 cm;

3"/7.6 cm

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Dual disc - hydraulic /

Single drum - cable

Front: Dual Hydraulic

Disc (Hand)

Rear: Hydraulic Disc (Foot)

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Single Lever Hydraulic

disc with hydraulic

rear foot brake

Dual disc - hydraulic /

Single drum - cable

Mechanical Drum

22 x 7-12 24 x 8-12 23 x 7-10 21 x 7-10

Maxxis

®

Razr Radial,

21 x 7-10; Douglas

®

Polished Aluminum Rims

23 x 7-10 23 x 7-10 21 x 7-10

19 x 7-8 (3psi) /
19 x 7-8 (3psi) /
16 x 6.5-7 (3psi)

22 x 10-12 24 x 11-12 22 x 11-10 21 x 10-10

Maxxis Razr Radial,

20 x 10-9 /

20 x 11-9; Douglas Polished

Aluminum Rims

22 x 11-10 22 x 11-10 20 x 10-9

19 x 9.5-8 (3psi) /
18 x 9.5-8 (3psi) /

16 x 8-7 (3psi)

46"/116.8 cm 49.8"/126.37 cm 49.5"/125.7 cm 45"/114.3 cm 50.5"/128.3 cm 48"/121.9 cm 48"/121.9 cm 45"/114.3 cm

38.5"/97.8 cm;

38.5"/97.8 cm; 33"/ 83.8 cm

59"/149.9 cm 71"/108.3 cm 75"/190.5 cm 65"/165.1 cm 67"/170.2 cm 83"/210.8 cm 63"/160 cm 65"/165.1 cm

70"/177.8 cm; 70"/177.8 cm;

60"/152.4 cm

550 lb./249.5 kg;

520 lb./235.9 kg

637 lb./288.9 kg 505 lb./229.1 kg 425 lb./192.8 kg 415 lb./188.2 kg 571 lb./259 kg 461 lb./209.1 kg 395 lb./179.2 kg

276 lb./125.2 kg; 262 lb./ 118.8 kg;

185 lb./83.9 kg

72"/182.9 cm;
42"/106.7 cm;

45.5"/115.6 cm

81"/205.7 cm;
46"/116.8 cm;

46"/116.8 cm

75"/109.5 cm;
46"/116.8 cm;

46"/116.8 cm

65"/165.1 cm;
42"/106.7 cm;
42"/106.7 cm

71.5"/181.6 cm;

47.5"/120.7 cm;
45"/114.3 cm

75"/190.5 cm;
46"/116.8 cm;
47"/119.4 cm

75"/190.5 cm;

46"/116.8 cm;

47"/119.4 cm

65"/165.1 cm;
42"/106.7 cm;

42"/106.7 cm

59.8"/35.8"/36.6", 151.8 cm/90.8 cm/93 cm

;

57.1"/35.8"/36.1", 145 cm/90.8 cm/91.7 cm

;

48"/31.5"/28", 122 cm/80 cm/71.1 cm

32"/81.3 cm 34"/86.4 cm 34"/86.4 cm 32"/81.3 cm 32.5"/82.6 cm 34"/86.4 cm 34"/86.4 cm 32"/81.3 cm

28"/71.1 cm; 27"/68.6 cm

23"/58.4 cm

4.5 gal./17 ltr 3.25 gal./12.3 ltr 3.25 gal./12.3 ltr 2.75 gal./10.4 ltr 3.25 gal./12.3 ltr 3.5 gal./13.2 ltr 3.5 gal./13.2 ltr 2.5 gal./9.5 ltr

1.3 gal./4.9 ltr; 1.3 gal./4.9 ltr;
1 gal./3.8 ltr

70 lb./31.8 kg 90 lb./40.8 kg 75 lb./34 kg 45 lb./20.4 kg N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 lb./4.5 kg; N/A; N/A

100 lb./45.4 kg 180 lb./81.6 kg 125 lb./56.7 kg 70 lb./31.8 kg N/A N/A N/A 70 lb./31.8 kg 20 lb./9.1 kg; N/A; N/A

Std / Receiver Std / Drawbar Std / Drawbar Accessory N/A Accessory Accessory Accessory N/A

750 lb./340.2 kg 1000 lb./453.6 kg 850 lb./385.6 kg Accessory N/A Accessory Accessory 300 lb./136.1 kg N/A

30 lb./ 13.6 kg 100 lb./45.4 kg 85 lb./38.6 kg Accessory N/A Accessory Accessory 30 lb./13.6 kg N/A

8"/20.3 cm; 7"/17.8 cm 6.8"/17.1 cm 5.5"/13.9 cm 5.7"/14.5 cm 4.5"/11.4 cm 5.5"/13.9 cm 5.5"/13.9 cm 5.7"/14.5 cm

5"/12.7 cm; 5"/12.7 cm;

4"/10.2 cm

Digital Digital Instrument Panel N/A N/A Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Analog Accessory N/A

Standard Standard Accessory N/A N/A Accessory Accessory N/A N/A

N/A Standard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Standard Standard Accessory N/A N/A Accessory Accessory N/A N/A
Standard Standard Accessory N/A N/A Accessory Accessory N/A N/A
Standard Standard Standard On headlight switch N/A Standard N/A On headlight switch N/A

N/R Light Standard N/R Light N/R Light Neutral / Reverse N/R Light N/R Light

Neutral / Reverse

- Standard

N/R / N/R / N/A

Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Accessory N/A Mechanical Mechanical N/A N/A

N/A Hi Temp / Low Bat Hi Temp N/A Hi Temp Hi Temp Low Oil N/A Low Oil

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory N/A Accessory Accessory N/A N/A

Green / Black (4x4) Green / Black White / Blue Green White (TLD) Orange White Blue Red, Green (Sportman 90)
Black / Silver (4x4) Blue / Black Blue Red (500) Red White, Red (Predator 90 / 50)

Red / Black (2x4) New Break-up Camo

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Polaris ATV:
Predator
Occupation:
GNCC Racer

Statement:

Top-fi ve GNCC
ranking for the last 8 years. Enough said.

MATT SMILEY’S GNCC racing career has
been a notable one. He began racing in
1993 and quickly adopted the nicknames
“Mr. Consistency” and “Mighty Matt” for
his tough and never-say-die attitude on
the trail.

POLARIS TOUGH CLUB
MEMBER PROFILE:

MATT
SMILEY

STATS

The founding members of one tough
organization -

From left: Allan Hetteen, Edgar

Hetteen and David Johnson. The founders named
their new company after Polaris, the North Star,
to call attention to their location in the northern
United States. Their first lucrative product
was the Polaris Straw Cutter and
Spreader from the early ‘50s.

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Polari s ATVs wi th engin e size s large r than 90 cc may
not be r i d den by anyone u n der 16 years of age . ATVs
with 89c c engi nes m ay not b e ri dden b y anyo ne
under 12 years of age. ATVs with 49cc engines may
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riders under 16 should ride with adult supervision.
All ri de rs s hou ld t ake a s af et y c our se . For s af et y
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For your s afety, alway s w e a r a h e l m e t, eye protecti o n
and protective clothing. Never ride on public
roads , alway s avoi d pave d sur fac es. Ne ver car r y
passengers, except on the Sportsman X2 in 2-Up
mode. N eve r eng ag e in st unt d riv in g. Ri din g and
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