ATV Review: 2012 Sportsman 500 Classic
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- čas přidán 17. 10. 2012
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Dirt Trax Magazine Co-Publisher Motorhead Mark Lester rides Polaris' Sportsman 500 Classic.
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I upgraded my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI to a 2015 850 Sportsman SP earlier this year. I love the powerful engine of the new machine and the narrow gas tank area compared to the older machine. But you know what? I think the older Sportsman with the struts like this older design handle a bit better than the newer XP models. Seriously. Plus, they were tough as nails. I only had a few electrical gremlins but nothing serious.
I never really felt I needed more power with the 500 H.O. but I wanted a narrower machine, more power just because new machines with larger engines existed, and I wanted power steering. But honestly, a 500 is all anyone really needs unless you are spinning 30" mud tires. Some days I miss my 500 H.O., no joke.
By the way, you guys are the best ATV reviewers on the Internet. I always look forward to watching at your videos - they are consistently very well done. Keep up the good work!
I have a 07 sportsman 500 efi and I love it it rides smooth and handles great it has over 10 000kms now, couldn't ask for a better bike (unless it was a scrambler 1k)
The scrambler 1000 is huge.
Just got mine, same color even :) Still waiting in the garage. Best buy ever.
I'm not a Polaris fan boy, I like all ATVs, but I gotta say this model has become the mold to all modern flagship models. bravo to Polaris for inspiring the competition AND the industry for that matter
Great review!,
I was wondering how these machines stand up against the likes of Honda and Kawasaki?I have had both;a KVF 360 4x4,and a Honda Recon.
Do these 2013 Sportsman 500 HO still use the plastic roller cage in the front differential?
I'm getting a new Polaris 500 sportsman , thks for the info...
yeah man, i own a 450 foreman now, but my first bike was a 250 trail boss i got for 900 bucks and drove it for 4 yrs, and that bike never left me stranded, and my honda let me down at least once.
Was the magic mushroom added subliminally,or was it meant to be obvious?
Polaris is just as good as any other 4wheeler I love mine its a 2012 400 ho just as reliable as a Honda. hondas might be a little tougher but there 4wd sucks and there slow plus they bottom out so easy my point is if u want just a work horse get a Honda if u want a work horse with speed good ground clearance true 4wd and IRS and a low price with reliability and comfort get a polaris end of story
Slow? My foreman 500 does 60 mph
what you guys think about the polaris? I just keep hearing they suck and to stay away from polaris because things are constantly breaking down. I mean, is this true? I am hearing 50 50 by now
+william chap I have this machine and I love it.
Stephanie Perez never had any major problems with it?
+william chap Polaris sells more offroad vehicles than any other manufacturer. By the numbers it might seems like there are more issues but only because there are so many units out there. I'd like to see percentages and I would wager they are on par with the industry average.
william chap , no problems whatsoever
My 570 was the absolute best decision I could've made for the price and I've owned 5 different brands.. I have no regrets .
Can't argue with that
I have a Cfmoto cforce 500. It’s got all of the nice things including power steering a winch and independent rear suspension all at 5,300. It dose ride a bit stiff but it’s better than any solid axel.
I have Polaris and Kawasaki I don’t get why people hate on the cf moto brand it ain’t bad and it’s easy to work on. Just not to much on the aftermarket availability
My 1999 polaris sportsman 500 still runs strong engines never been opened it don't leak oil or smoke
I have a 2012 polaris sportsman 500 ho limited edition, can you tell me why the front tires now out? Instead of being straight up and down
Ryan Shempert did you find out your problem?
People say a lot of BS but Polaris delivers the goods. They said at the end of this vid about old technology..... Newer is almost better. They found a good set up and they stick with it. Polaris is on the top and the haters wish they had bought one.
so is the sportsman better than the Yamaha Grizzly?
The sportsman and all of the Honda atvs and all can-am atvs and the maverick and the ranger and rzr are all great I'm not bias but I do love my 2011polaris sportsman 550xp :)
Does anybody works on ATV around in bed ford ky or some where else please
Polaris is the best and out performs every other brand... I've owned or have riden every ATV (Polaris,honda etc) on the market
I have one
It's almost like he called raising the price. I wonder if he knew they would raise the price and change it to a 570 with and msrp of 7300 dollars in Canada. Foreshadowing
I like mine.i have a 2007 sportsman ho.only 300 miles and 60 hours.
Ps cool video
My moms boyfriend has 2002 sportsman 500 H.O. It is nice
they are certainly best looking 500cc atvs they look way better with a superatv front brush guard
Sure, when you can only name 2.
Ps: 2013 sportsman 500 msrp:$ 6,199
I'll go with good ol honda
Because Polaris is the best bike
Now 17 years and well over 1,000,000 sold and a msrp that makes most used machines look overpriced and it's the worst huh? Who has done better?
Turn radius!!! Why doesn't anyone talk about it.
the grizzly 700 was atv of the year I believe and they know what there doing they are just not trying to go for most hp to make sales id take a Yamaha over a polaris for simple fact ive rode with both and they are both great but the grizz will outlast the sportsman 9 out of 10 times
You could never compare Polaris to Honda there is no comparison Polaris in made cheap that's why they always break, i never seen a Honda break yet it just depends on how you drive these machines.Yamaha Grizzly is as reliable as a Honda, these two manufactures are the best in the ATV world but Kymco MXU ATV's are saying different and they might be right.
I think polaris is a good brand but there is always giong to be something worse and better
I don't care what the numbers say I would never trade my 99 foreman 400 footshift for any Polaris new or old
We polaris made history. Idc what anyone says.
I did. Best move ever. Can am and Polaris are leading the way
Suspension travel just like IRS is over rated and throttle response doesn't break the ATV, the rider does along with a cheap product.
Why is it piss yellow. Lol😂
not everyone wants to pay $11,000 for a name
and if you want a real atv get a can am
Why?
Never buy a polaris if you want to keep it for a while buy a honda polaris longevity is PISS PORE get honda
NO buy can am eats honda for breakfast hondas blow polaris is pretty good