2010 Sportsman® 500 H.O. ATV
The legendary 2010 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. ATV is our best value, best selling automatic 4x4 ATV that started it all. This powerful model is ideal for ATV trail riding, ATV hunting, and is the perfect utility ATV. Key features are:
  • 498 cubic centimeter, High Output engine (HO)
  • On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Legendary Smooth Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)

Features
Power
Powered by a proven, rugged and reliable, liquid-cooled 500 High-Output (H.O.) 4-stroke engine.
Payload
Front rack capacity: 90 lbs. (40.8 kg). Rear rack capacity: 180 lbs. (81.6 kg). Towing capacity: 1,225 lbs. (555 kg).
  Seating and Ergonomics
Large, plush seat and wide full floorboards provide superior comfort while working, hunting and trail riding.
Suspention
Easy-handling MacPherson Strut front suspension with 8.2” (20.8 cm) of travel. Legendary smooth IRS has 9.5” (24.1 cm) of travel.
  Traction  
On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Engages all four tires when the rear wheels slip and you need more forward traction. Reverts back to 2WD when you don't.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER Polaris
MODEL YEAR 2010
MODEL Sportsman® 500 H.O.
M.S.R.P. * $5,999.00
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH 83 in. (210.8 cm)
HEIGHT 48 in. (121.9 cm)
WIDTH 48 in. (121.9 cm)
WEIGHT 696 lbs. (316 kg)
WHEELBASE 50.5 in. (128.3 cm)
GROUND CLEARANCE 11.25 in. (28.6 cm)
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
ENGINE 4-stroke; 1-cylinder
DISPLACEMENT 498 cc high output
STARTER Electric
COOLING Liquid
TRANSMISSION Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H
DRIVE System: On-Demand True AWD/2WD
Final: Shaft
DRIVE SYSTEM 4x4
FUEL CAPACITY 4.1 gal. (15.5 l)
OPERATIONAL
SUSPENSION Front: MacPherson strut; 8.2 in. (20.8 cm) travel
Rear: Dual A-arm, IRS; 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) travel
SEAT HEIGHT 33.75 in. (85.7 cm)
BRAKES Front: Single lever hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic rear foot
TIRES Front: 25 x 8-12; 489
Rear: 25 x 11-12; 489
LOAD CAPACITY Front Rack: 90 lbs. (40.8 kg)
Rear Rack: 180 lbs. (81.6 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY 1,225 lbs. (555.7 kg)