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NEW Sportsman 500 Forest - Agriculturally Road Legal ATV

NEW Sportsman 500 Forest

NEW Sportsman 500 Forest

Polaris Britain has announced the introduction of a new addition to the Sportsman ATV family, the 500 Forest for 2012.
This new model features mirrors and indicators as standard AND IS AGRICULTURALLY ROAD LEGAL ONLY. THIS IS NOT A FULLY ROAD LEGAL QUAD. An automatic Polaris Variable Transmission gearbox with low
ratio range, all wheel shaft drive and a permanent 2500lb winch. The Forest also has a rear hitch with machinery
attachment point. The 498cc High Output 4-stroke engine unleashes power in abundance for towing and winching, with on
demand all-wheel and two-wheel drive striking a balance for all working conditions. MacPherson strut with 8.2” (20.8cm)
travel combines with dual A-Arm Independent Rear Suspension travel of 9.5” (24.1cm) to give this Sportsman the stance,
handling and off-road capability that takes the most challenging forest track in its stride. The ground clearance is 11.25”
(28.5cm) and a turning radius of 65” (165cm) mean there’s plenty of room to manoeuvre when the going gets rough. A big
4.25 (17L) fuel load keeps you on track for plenty of miles and if you’re greedy for load and towing there’s masses on tap,
in fact as much as 1786 lbs (810kg) unbraked towing capacity. As you would expect with Polaris there’s Lock and Ride,
high beam headlights to light the path at night and a range of instrumentation to keep you fully informed on speed, fuel,
gear selection and more while the Sage Green colour option blends in with the trees.

Dry Weight 325 kg +/- 7 % , based on configuration
Fuel Capacity 4.25 gal. (17 L )
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. ( 1.9 L )
Coolant Capacity 2.7qts. (2.5 L )
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9 oz. (265 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (950 ml)
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity 1786 lbs. (810 kg) Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
Overall Length 83 in. (211 cm)
Overall Width 48 in. (122 cm)
Overall Height 48 in. (122 cm)
Wheelbase 50.8 in. (128.9 cm)
Ground Clearance 11.25 in. (28.5 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius 65 in. (165 cm) unloaded
Engine EH500PLE (Low Torque Capacity 4-Stroke)
Displacement 498 cc
Engine Power 27 kW
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Alternator Output 260 Watts
Seat Single Seat , length 650 mm
Steering System Ackermann Principle , with handlebar controls
Transmission Power System Shaft drive on all wheels
Driving System Type Automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut with 8.2 ” (21 cm ) Travel
Rear Suspension Progressive rate with 9.5 ” (24 cm ) Travel
Transmission and Gears High/Low/Neutral/Reverse/Parking
Tires Type Front Off Road Style , Deep Tread Design , size 25×8-12 / 5 psi Pressure
Tires Type rear Off Road Style , Deep Tread Design , size 25×11-12 / 5 psi Pressure
Brakes, Front/Rear Single-Control handlebar hydraulic disc on all wheel
Brakes, Auxiliary Foot-Activated hydraulic disc on all wheels
Parking Brake Hydraulic lock, all wheel . Mechanical Lock in Park
Hitch Rear mounting for attachment of coupling devices
Winch Front permanent installed winch with 2500 Lbs , 1,125 Kg Capacity