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Sportsman XP 850
• NEW! LUK engine coupler
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• Highest rack capacity at 120 lbs./54.4 kg. front and 240 lbs./108.9 kg rear and 100 tie-down points
• Highest suspension travel (9.0 in/22.9 cm front, 10.25 in/26 cm rear)
• Highest ground clearance at 12 in/30.5 cm
• Hydraulic brakes
• NEW! Improved splash protection
• NEW! Digital/analog gauges
• 850cc, twin EFI, SOHC engine
• NEW! Approximate 12-pound weight reduction
• NEW! Maxxis® Tires
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti-Braking System kickback steering in front
• NEW! STX seat vinyl
• Highest pulling power and towing
— Available in Indy Red, Sage Green and new Polaris® Pursuit Camo

Sportsman XP 850 EPS
— All the features of the Sportsman XP 850 with the addition of Electronic Power Steering (EPS).
New Features
• Larger fuel tank– 5.25 gal/19.9 liters vs. 4.5 gal/17 liters
• Carlisle 489 II tires
• STX seat vinyl
• Approximate 12-pound weight reduction
• LUK engine coupler
• Improved Engine Braking System
— Available in Painted Crimson Red Metallic, Sagebrush Green, Stealth Black » Limited Editions: Orange Madness, Browning® Edition Pursuit

Sportsman XP 550
• NEW! Improved splash protection
• NEW! Digital/analog gauge
• 550cc, single EFI, SOHC engine built by Polaris with dual balance shafts
• NEW! Approximate 12-pound weight reduction
• NEW! Improved Engine Braking System
• Bore = 96.6mm, Stroke = 75mm
• Hydraulic brakes with large discs
• Polaris On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive
• NEW! Maxxis® Tires
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti- kickback steering in front
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• Highest rack capacity at 120 lbs./54.4 kg. front and 240 lbs./108.9 kg rear and 100 tie-down points
• Highest suspension travel (9.0 in/22.9 cm front,10.25 in/26 cm rear)
• Highest ground clearance at 12 in/30.5 cm
• Highest pulling power and towing
• NEW! STX seat vinyl
— Available in Indy Red, Sage Green and new Polaris Pursuit Camo

Sportsman XP 550 EPS
— All the features of the Sportsman XP 550 with the addition of Electronic Power Steering (EPS).
New Features
• Larger fuel tank– 5.25gal vs. 4.5 gal
• Carlisle 489 II tires
• STX seat vinyl
• Approximate 12-pound weight reduction
• Improved Engine Braking System
• Improved splash protection
— Available in Painted Crimson Red Metallic and Sagebrush Green
— Limited Editions: Browning® Edition Polaris® Pursuit


NEW! Sportsman Big Boss 6X6 800
• NEW! Updated styling- smaller appearance, less bulky, improved sight lines for operator, chassis rigidity strengthened
• NEW! Lock & Ride® front box-front storage box, removable and replaceable with rack
• Carlisle 489 tires
• Six-wheel shaft drive with six-wheel independent suspension with 6.12 in/15.5 cm travel
— Available in Green

Sportsman X2 550

• NEW! Front mount electrical center for easy access and improved weight bias
• NEW! Improved box latching-redesigned with pull-strap to dump
• NEW! Digital/analog gauge
• 550cc, single EFI, 42hp engine
• NEW! New Rear Suspension (10.25 in/26 cm travel)
• NEW! Passenger seat that is 21 percent thicker for improved comfort & durability
• NEW! Improved radiator location-raised up more than three-inches and angled rearward for better mud protection
• NEW! Lower winch mount
• NEW! Sportsman XP-styled bumper headlights
• MacPherson strut front suspension with 8.2 in/20.8 cm travel
• 11.25 in/28.6 cm ground clearance
• Bore = 96.6mm, Stroke = 75mm
• 400 lb/181.4 kg dump box that transforms into second seat
• Hydraulic brakes with large discs
• Maxxis® Tires
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti- kickback steering in front
• High ground clearance at 11.25 in/28.6 cm
• Polaris On-Demand, True Six-Wheel Drive
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• 1500 lb/680.4 kg towing
• 800 lb/362.8 kg rear dump box capacity, 100 lb/45.4 front rack capacity
• Polaris On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive with exclusive VersaTrac
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• Huge Lock & Ride® front storage box that holds 8.2 gal/31 ltr.
— Available in Indy Red and Sage Green
— Limited Edition Sportsman 850 X2 in Green

NEW! SportSman 800 EFI Value
• NEW! Updated styling- smaller appearance, less bulky, improved sight lines for operator, chassis rigidity strengthened
• NEW! Lock & Ride® front rack with available front storage box
• NEW! Improved drive train- transmission is quieter, smoother operation
• NEW! Improved weight bias- engine moved rearward 3.1 in, lighter steering effort, improved handling
• NEW! Lock & Ride® rear rack
• NEW! Improved radiator location-raised up more than 3-inches and angled rearward for better mud protection
• NEW! Lower winch mount
• Carlisle 489 tires
• IRS with 9.5 in/24.1 cm rear travel
• MacPherson strut front suspension with 8.2 in/ 20.8 cm travel
• NEW! Sportsman XP-styled bumper headlights
• 760cc, twin EFI engine
• Polaris On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive
• 1500 lb/680.4 kg towing
• 200 lb/90.7 kg rear rack capacity, 100 lb/45.4 front rack capacity
• 11.25 in/28.6 cm ground clearance
— Available in Red and Green

NEW! Sportsman 500 H.O. Value
• NEW! Updated styling- smaller appearance, less bulky, improved sight lines for operator, chassis rigidity strengthened
• NEW! Lock & Ride® front storage box, removable and replaceable with rack
• Carlisle 489 tires
• IRS with 9.5 in/24.1 cm rear travel
• NEW! Lock & Ride® rear rack
• NEW! Sportsman XP-styled bumper headlights
• 499cc, high output engine
• Polaris On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive
• 1225 lb/557.7 kg towing
• 180 lb/81.6 kg rear rack capacity, 90 lb/40.8 front rack capacity
• 11.25 in/28.6 cm of ground clearance
• NEW! Improved radiator location-raised up more than three-inches and angled rearward for better mud protection
• NEW! Lower winch mount
• MacPherson strut front suspension with 8.2 in/ 20.8 cm travel
— Available in Red and Green

NEW! Sportsman 400 H.O. Value
• NEW! Moved to full-size chassis
• NEW! Updated styling- smaller appearance, less bulky, improved sight lines for operator, chassis rigidity strengthened
• NEW! Lock & Ride® front rack with available accessory front box-front storage box
• Carlisle 489 tires
• IRS with 9.5 in/24.1 cm rear travel
• NEW! Lock & Ride® rear rack
• NEW! Improved radiator location-raised up more than three-inches and angled rearward for better mud protection
• NEW! Lower winch mount
• NEW! Sportsman XP-styled bumper & headlights
• MacPherson strut front suspension with 8.2 in/ 20.8 cm travel
• 455cc, high output engine
• Polaris On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive
• 1225 lb/557.7 kg towing
• 180 lb/81.6 kg rear rack capacity, 90 lb/40.8 front rack capacity
• 11.25 in/28.6 cm of ground clearance
— Available in Red and Green

Sportsman Touring 850 EPS
• NEW! Larger fuel tank– 5.25 gal/17 liters vs. 4.5 gal/19.9 liters
• NEW! LUK engine coupler
• NEW! Front mount electrical center for easy access and improved weight bias
• NEW! New Rear Suspension (10.25 in/26 cm travel)
• NEW! Passenger seat base design-improved comfort & stability
• NEW! Improved passenger seat stability
• NEW! Comfort ride-improved passenger spring and shock control
• NEW! Digital/analog gauge
• NEW! Lock & Ride® rear storage box accessory (in place of Pass. Seat)
• Part of first 2-Up line with electronic power steering
• 850cc, twin EFI, 70hp engine built by Polaris
• NEW! Lock & Ride® passenger handgrips- removable for 1-up operation
• Individual Shock in passenger seat for vastly- improved passenger comfort
• Soft, vibration-absorbing hand holds
• Vibration-absorbing foot wells
• Bore = 71.5mm, Stroke = 87.0mm
• Hydraulic brakes with large discs
• Polaris On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• Dual cup holders
• Maxxis® Tires
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti-kickback steering in front and standard power steering
• Highest pulling power and towing
• Highest ground clearance at 11.25 in/28.6 cm
— Available in Boardwalk Blue and Indy Red
— Super Graphite Metallic Limited Edition with winch, hand guards, storage box,
heated passenger grips and 489 II tires.

Sportsman Touring 550 EPS
• NEW! Larger fuel tank– 5.25 gal/17 liters vs. 4.5 gal/19.9 liters
• NEW! Front mount electrical center for easy access and improved weight bias
• NEW! Digital/analog gauge
• NEW! New Rear Suspension (10.25 in/26 cm travel)
• NEW! Passenger seat base design-improved comfort & stability
• NEW! Improved passenger seat security
• NEW! Comfort ride-improved passenger spring and shock control
• NEW! Lock & Ride® rear storage box accessory (in place of Pass. Seat)
• Part of first 2-Up line with electronic power steering
• 550cc, single EFI, 42hp engine
• Bore = 96.6mm, Stroke = 75mm
• NEW! Lock & Ride® passenger handgrips- removable for 1-up operation
• Individual Shock in passenger seat for vastly- improved passenger comfort
• Soft, vibration-absorbing hand holds
• Vibration-absorbing foot wells
• Hydraulic brakes with large discs
• Polaris On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• Huge Lock & Ride® front storage box that holds 8.2 gal/31 ltr.
• Dual cup holders
• Maxxis® Tires
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti- kickback steering in front and standard power steering
— Available in Boardwalk Blue and Indy Red

2011 Polaris Sportsman Specs —
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