Sage Green
•NEW! Powerful 33 Horsepower ProStar®Engine
•Legendary Independent Rear Suspension with 9.5" of Travel
•Lock & Ride® Rack with Integrated Steel Tie Downs
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See how Sportsman® 450 H.O. wins against Honda® Rancher® in everything that matters. More Power, More Hauling, all for a better value.
Sportsman® 450 H.O. vs. Honda® Rancher
When it comes to a hard working and smooth riding recreation and utlity ATV look no further than the Sportsman 450 H.O. Compared to Honda® Rancher® the choice is clear. Sportsman delivers more power, more towing, more hauling and a more comfortable ride making it a far superior value.
True On-Demand All Wheel Drive
Polaris Sportsman, the best selling automatic 4x4. 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. Its simple and doesn't require pushing any extra buttons or pulling levers like the competition.
Reliable & Powerful 33 HP EFI Prostar Engine
With 33 Horsepower and Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) the 450 H.O. starts flawlessly and runs smoothly in varied temperature and altitude. And when compared to Honda® Rancher®, the Sportsman 450 H.O. delivers 22% more power to tow, haul and go further.
Hard Working Combined 270 lbs. Rack Capacity
Carry more with a combined front and rear rack capacity of 270 lbs (180 lbs. Rear, 90 lbs. Front capacity). Sportsman 450 H.O. features flat racks and integrated steel tie downs to easily tie down and secure cargo.
Integrated Front Storage
The most integrated storage of any ATV. The 6.5 gallon capacity lets you stow-away loads of gear and still have access to it, even with items tied to the deck.
Lock & Ride Storage System
The Polaris Sportsman Lock and Ride Accessory system allows you to adapt on the fly and accessorize your ATV to tackle any task you throw at it. Sportsman ATVs have hundreds of Lock and Ride accessories to convert your vehicle from a trail machine, to the ultimate work or hunt machine in just seconds. When you need an ATV that can adapt to any task, you need a Sportsman.
Integrated Winch & Plow Mounts
Sportsman's® Integrated Winch & Plow Mount System allows you to install or remove your plow system in under a minute without the need for big bulky mounts, leaving you with full factory ground clearance for the trail.
Smoothest Riding
High Ground Clearance
A full 10.5" of obstacle-clearing off-road ground clearance lets you tackle some of the toughest terrain that comes your way.
Sportsman's® Legendary Smooth Independent Rear Suspension System gives you 9.5" of wheel travel for the best ride, provides maximum traction thanks to the camber change and best handling with the integrated torsion bar.
Easy to Operate Single Lever Brakes
Sportsman 450 H.O. makes braking easy with single handed operation using a Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc system that automatically applies braking force to the front and rear wheels. For rear wheel braking Sportsman 450 H.O features a hydraulic rear foot brake.
Comfort & Ergonomics
Sportsman comes standard with its contoured seat, optimized foam formulation and STX vinyl which provides all weather comfort. Spacious, flat footwells with integrated traction elements ensure solid footing.
Customization Features
Tough as Steel
Get the essentials and get to work. Gear up with an easy on, easy off Lock & Ride® Rear Cargo Box, and take on obstacles with a set of brushguards or a Polaris® HD Winch. No matter what your day brings, you can conquer any task.
Pull Your Weight
Polaris® PRO HD & HD Winches provide the extreme durability you would expect from the off-road leader. Our winches and installation kits are built to fit right with your machine and are fully sealed, so no matter what you encounter you know your winch will work on command.
All-Around Work Horse
A read pattern designed to withstand anything from the farm yard, to the pastures to the trail. With 10-Ply it can carry the load day-in and day-out.
Keep It Ice Cold
Polaris Northstar® coolers survive just about anything - from extreme heat to a full-on bear attack. Ice will stay cold for hours on end, and anything inside will stay locked up tight.
The Thrill of the Hunt
Your Sportsman® can get you where you need to go to find the biggest trophies. Arm yourself with the right accessories so you’re more organized and in better position for a successful hunt.
Specifications
ENGINE & DRIVE-TRAIN
Active Descent Control
Not Equipped
Cooling
Liquid
Drive System Type
True On-Demand AWD/2WD
Engine Braking System (EBS)
Not Equipped
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission/Final Drive
Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H; Shaft
Cylinders-Displacement (cc)
500cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke OHC Single Cylinder
Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut With 8.2" (20.8 cm) Travel
Rear Suspension
Dual A-Arm, IRS 9.5" (24.1 cm) Travel
Brakes
Front/Rear Brakes
Single Lever 3-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
Parking Brake
Park in Transmission / Lockable Hand Lever
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
24X8-12, NS388
Rear Tires
24X10-12, NS388
Wheels
Stamped Steel
DIMENSIONS
Bed Box Dimensions (L x W x H)
N.A.
Front/Rear Rack or Box Capacity
90 lb(40.8 kg)/180 lb(81.6 kg)
Fuel Capacity (Litres)
4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Ground Clearance
10.5" (26.6 cm)
Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H)
83 x 48 x 47" (210.8 x 121.9 x 119.4 cm)
Payload Capacity
485 lb. (220 kg )
Person Capacity
1
Seat Height
33.25" (84.5 cm)
Wheelbase
50.5" (128.3 cm)
Estimated Dry Weight (pounds/kg)
713 lb (323 kg)
Features
Cargo System
Lock & Ride, 6 Gal (23 L) Front Dry Storage, 2 Gal (4 L) Rear Storage
Color / Graphics
Sage Green
Electronic Power Steering
Standard
Hitch Towing Rating
1,225 lb (555.7 kg)
Hitch Type
Standard/1.25" Receiver
Instrumentation
Analog Speedometer, Digital Odometer, Tachometer, Two Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Clock, Service Indicator, Diagnostic Indicator, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet
Lighting
50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights; Dual Brakelights/Taillights
Other Standard Features
N.A.
Lighting
50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights; Dual Brakelights/Taillights
