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2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI

2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI


– 2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI

2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI


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2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI – Specifications
American MSRP $6,999+ USD
Canadian MSRP $8,699+ CDN

Engine
Engine Type: 4-stroke
Displacement, cc: 499
Carburetion: 39mm Throttle Body, EFI
Cooling: Liquid
Starting: Electric

Drive Train
Final Drive: Shaft
Transmission: P/R/N/L/H
Drive System: Automatic PVT, 2WD/AWD/AWD with ADC
Engine-Braking System: Standard
Active Descent Control: Standard

Suspension
Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut with 8.2″ / 20.8 cm travel
Rear Suspension: Fully Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar; 9.5″ / 24.1 cm travel

Brakes
Front Brakes: Single-Lever Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake: Hydraulic rear foot brake

Tires and Wheels
Front Tires: 26 x 8R12; PXT
Rear Tires: 26 x 11R12; PXT
Wheels: Stamped Steel

Dimensions and Capacities
Wheelbase: 50.5″ / 128.3 cm
Dry Weight: 731 lb. / 332 kg
Length/Width/Height: 83″ / 210.8 cm, 48″ / 121.9 cm, 48″ / 121.9 cm
Seat Height: 33.75″ / 85.7 cm
Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal / 15.5 ltr
Front Rack/Box Capacity: 90 lb. / 40.8 kg
Rear Rack Capacity: 180 lb. / 81.6 kg
Hitch Towing Capacity: 1,225 lb. / 555.7 kg
Ground Clearance: 11.25″ / 28.6 cm
Hitch/Type: Std / Receiver

Features
Instrumentation: Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Hour Meter, Clock, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi Temp/Low Batt Lights, DC Outlet.

Colors
Colors/Colours: Sage Green, Indy Red