144
SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
Sportsman X2 500 EFI
Maximum Weight Capacity 705 lbs. (320 kg) (includes operator, passen-
ger, cargo, accessories)
Dry Weight 798 lbs. (362 kg) (base model)
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity 90 lbs. (41 kg)
Rear Storage Box Capacity 400 lbs. (181 kg)
Receiver Hitch Tongue Capacity 120 lbs. (55 kg) (Rear box capacity and
tongue weight not to exceed 400 lbs./181 kg)
Hitch Towing Rating 1225 lbs. (555.7 kg) on level ground
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity* 1995 lbs. (905 kg)
Overall Length 93 in. (236 cm)
Overall Width 48 in. (122 cm)
Overall Height 48 in. (122 cm)
Wheelbase 57 in. (145 cm)
Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius 82 in. (208 cm) unloaded
Fuel Capacity 6 gal. (22.7 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Coolant Capacity 2.7 qts. (2.5 l)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9.3 oz. (275 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (948 ml)
Engine EH50PLE
Displacement 499 cc
Bore x Stroke 92 x 75
Alternator Output 350 w
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition System Electronic Ignition
Ignition Timing 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ idle
Spark Plug NGK BKR6E
Spark Plug Gap .035+0.0/-0.004 in. (0.9+0.0/-0.1 mm)
Lubrication System Dry Sump
Driving System Type Automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmis-
sion)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut with 8.2" (21 cm) travel
Rear Suspension Progressive rate with 8.75" (22 cm) travel