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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
SPORTSMAN Forest 550
Maximum Weight Load Capacity 575 lbs. (261 kg)
Dry Weight 342 kg +/- 7 % , based on configuration
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Coolant Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 l)
Rear Gearcase Oil Capacity 7.1 oz. (210 ml)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9.3 oz. (275 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity 32 oz. (950 ml)
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity 120 lbs. (54 kg)
Rear Rack Capacity 240 lbs. (109 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity*
1786 lbs. (810 kg)
Overall Length 83.25 in. (211 cm)
Overall Width 47.6 in. (121 cm)
Overall Height 50.75 in. (129 cm)
Wheelbase 53 in. (134.6 cm)
Ground Clearance 11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius 84 in. (213 cm) unloaded
Engine ES550PLE (Low Torque Capacity)
Displacement 549.7 cc
Engine Power 30 kW
Bore x Stroke 96.6 x 75
Alternator Output 490w @ 1350 RPM/Peak 630w
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Starting System Electric
Ignition System Electronic Fuel Injection
Idle RPM 1650 +/- 100 RPM
Ignition Timing 13 +/- 3 BTDC @ 1350 RPM, Engine warm
Spark Plug / Gap NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Lubrication System Wet Sump
Seat Single Seat, length 650 mm
Steering System Akerman Principle, with handlebar controls
Transmission Power System Shaft drive on all wheels
Driving System Type Automatic PVT (POLARIS Variable Transmis-
sion)
Front Suspension Dual a-arm with 9.2" (23 cm) travel
Rear Suspension Progressive rate with 10.2" (26 cm) travel