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Polaris Sportsman XP Digital Dash Display |
Furthering rider comfort the Sportsman features
a large handle bar mounted LCD display, which
are easy to read from a seated position. All hand
and foot controls are easy to reach and well labeled.
The seat provides a large plush surface and is
properly shaped to keep the rider in a neutral
seated position with comfortable seat to foot
board height. Not only do you feel good while
riding the Sportsman but you look good as the
09 Sportsman’s feature Polaris’s exclusive
custom painted finish that is more scratch resistant
than standard plastic and has a brilliant high
luster metallic finish. Combine that finish with
14” alloy wheels and the sportsman resembles
someone’s customized truck rather than the
tough ultra capable 4x4 ATV that it is.
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The Polaris
Sportsman features a narrow and plush
seat with a large floor board area to
allow for maneuverability on the ATV
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To compliment the new looks and plush ride
of the Polaris Sportsman XP’s, Polaris
designed all new more powerful engines. The
Sportsman 850 XP has a twin cylinder EFI engine
that produces 70HP while the 550 XP produces
40 HP. To keep the vibration to a minimum these
engines have internal counter balancers and
are also rubber mounted to the chassis. These
engines are brought to life with the largest
starter motors in the industry, which require
less power to operate and provide reliable starting
to -35 degrees. Power is fed from the engine
through a roller driven clutch similar to the
ones used in high-powered snowmobiles. This
clutch has less friction and provides smoother
power delivery with faster back shifts. The
increase in HP and torque allow for a higher
low range gear, which results in a more usable
39 mph low gear top speed.
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The 2wd
& 4wd switch is conveniently located
on the handlebars quick and easy engagement
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The Sportsman XP features a 20%
larger radiator, which is easily accessible
under the front rack |
Polaris increased the cooling capacity of the
Sportsman’s by 20% to handle the extra
towing and HP capabilities of these machines.
The radiators where relocated 4” high
in the chassis to avoid obstruction. The radiator
has been made easily accessible for quick cleaning
and maintenance. The Sportsman’s are equipped
with Polaris’s exclusive On Demand, All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) and Engine Braking System (EBS)
with Active Decent Control (ADC). The intelligent
AWD system automatically engages when it senses
the ATV needs more forward traction and disengages
automatically when that traction is no longer
needed. When descending a steep grade the ADC
provides four wheel braking and exceptional
low speed control when the AWD is on and there
is no throttle input below 15 MPH. The towing
capacity is now 1500 lbs and the rack capacity
has increased to 240lbs rear and 120lbs front.
The functionality of the Sportsman’s durable
composite racks is further enhanced by the 100
built in tie down points. Polaris has equipped
the Sportsman’s with automotive style
brakes all the way around to bring all that
power and towing capacity to a halt. The Sportsman
850 XP has four wheel disc brakes while the
550 XP has three wheels disc.
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Nearly every
possible accessory you can think of
is available to the Polaris Sportsman
XP through Pure Polaris Accessories
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Polaris has always had one of the most complete
accessory lines of any OEM. One of the most
unique features of their Pure Polaris rack accessories
is the lock and ride system. This feature allows
these units to be attached securely to the racks
with simple built in locking devises that are
easy to operate ensuring a quick hassle free
installation and removal of all available rack
accessories.
