The 2011 Polaris Sportsman® Touring 500 H.O. ATV is our best value touring ATV. Powerful & comfortable, it’s the ideal 2-person ATV for trail riding. For 2011, it has new styling, better sight lines and a raised radiator. Key features are:
- 498cc High Output Engine (HO)
- Rolled Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
- 5.3 Gallon Easy-Access Cargo Storage
Polaris Engine Braking System (EBS) provides engine braking to the rear wheels when descending hills with the throttle released. EBS improves vehicle control when riding in hilly terrain and helps maximize brake pad service life
This convenient front storage has 5.3 gallons of capacity and lets you carry lots of gear and supplies for those long rides.
A restyled body gives the Sportsman an aggressive new look and improved sight lines for the driver. The Lock & Ride composite front rack system and matching rear rack make it easy to carry gear.
Still the best automatic 4x4 system out there, the AWD engages all four tires when the rear wheels slip and you need more forward traction. Reverts back to 2WD when you don’t.
A full 11" of obstacle-clearing ground clearance lets you tackle some of the tougher terrain that comes your way.
We took our Sportsman 500 H.O.—the best-selling automatic 4x4 ATV of all time—and gave it a longer wheelbase and a plush passenger seat to create a value-packed, 2-up touring machine.
Starting with 8.75" of suspension travel, our proven Rolled IRS is angled rearward to keep the ride smooth for you and your passenger and reduce squat while accelerating