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Polaris Sportsman 400 Ho Left View
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Polaris Sportsman 400 H.O.
Retail price: $5699
ENGINE
Type: Four-stroke
Displacement: 455cc
Bore x stroke: 87.9x75mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni CV 34mm
Starting: Electric

DRIVETRAIN
Drive system: Shaft, 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with reverse

SUSPENSION (TYPE/TRAVEL)
Front: MacPherson strut with adjustable preload/7.0 in.
Rear: Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar, adjustable preload/8.0 in.

TIRES/BRAKES
Front tires: 24x8-12, stamped steel wheels
Rear tires: 24x11-12, stamped steel wheels
Front brakes: Single-lever hydraulic disc
Rear brakes: Hydraulic foot brake

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 46.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 598 lb
Ground clearance: 9.0 in.
Length/width/height: 72.0/45.0/45.5 in.
Seat height: 33.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.

LOAD CAPACITY
Front/rear rack capacity: 70/100 lb
Towing capacity: 750 lb

ELECTRICAL
Headlight: Dual high/low beam
Instrumentation: Digital speedometer, odometer, tripmeter, hourmeter, fuel gauge; neutral, reverse indicators
Colors: Sage green, Indy red; Mossy Oak Break-Up camouflage

+ Handling and suspension
Lack of storage, tall feel -
= Great all-around machine  

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