ATV · 2017
Sportsman 450 HO
US$ 5999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
MotoLibrary Score
38
/100
Commuter
Power/Weight
0.11 hp/kg
Engine
500 ccm
Engine
Displacement
500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
Engine Type
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
33.0 HP (24.1 kW))
Fuel System
Injection
Fuel Control
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling
Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox
Automatic
Final Drive
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Driveline
Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H
Chassis
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Travel
208 mm (8.2 inches)
Rear Suspension
Dual A-Arm, IRS
Rear Travel
241 mm (9.5 inches)
Wheelbase
1283 mm (50.5 inches)
Ground Clearance
286 mm (11.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre
24/8-12
Rear Tyre
24/10-12
Front Brakes
Single disc
Rear Brakes
Single disc
Wheels
Stamped steel
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight
311.0 kg (685.6 pounds)
Power/Weight
0.1061 HP/kg
Seat Height
845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height
1220 mm (48.0 inches)
Overall Length
2108 mm (83.0 inches)
Overall Width
1219 mm (48.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
Starter
Electric
Color Options
Blue, green
Instruments
Digital Gauge, Analog Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet
Light
Dual 50w Low Beam Bumper Lights, Single 50w High Beam Pod Light; Dual Brakelights/Taillights
Notes
On-Demand True AWD/2WD. HO means high output engine.
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Who Is This Bike For?
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Beginner
A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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Best For
General Purpose
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Seat Height
84.5 cm / 33.3 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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