Specifications - Polaris Sportsman Forest 500 Series Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Weight Load Capacity
Dry Weight
Fuel Capacity
Engine Oil Capacity
Coolant Capacity
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity
Transmission Oil Capacity
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity
Rear Rack/Storage Box Capacity
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity*
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Minimum Turning Radius
Engine
Displacement
Engine Power
Bore x Stroke
Alternator Output
Compression Ratio
Fuel System
Pilot Jet
Main Jet
Needle Jet
Jet Needle
Pilot Screw
Ignition System
Ignition Timing
Spark Plug / Gap
Lubrication System
Seat
Steering System
Transmission Power System
Transmission and Gears
Driving System Type
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
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SPORTSMAN FOREST 500
485 lbs. (220 kg) (operator, cargo, accessories)
325 kg +/- 7 % , based on configuration
4.25 gal. (16 l)
2 qts. (1.9 l)
2.7 qts. (2.5 l)
9 oz. (265 ml)
32 oz. (948 ml)
90 lbs. (41 kg)
180 lbs. (81.6 kg)
1786 lbs. (810 kg)
83 in. (211 cm)
48 in. (122 cm)
48 in. (122 cm)
50.75 in. (128.9 cm)
11 in. (28 cm)
65 in. (165 cm) unloaded
EH500PLE (Low Torque Capacity 4-Stroke)
498 cc
27 kW
92 x 75
260 w
10.2:1
40 mm Mikuni carburetor
40
155
X-6M
6MGHI 194
By flow (taper 12.5) (Brass Plug)
Digital CDI
30 +/- 2 @ 5000 RPM
NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Dry Sump
Single Seat, length 650 mm
Akerman Principle, with handlebar controls
Shaft drive on all wheels
High/Low/Neutral/Reverse/Parking
Automatic PVT (POLARIS Variable Transmission)