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2025 Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. ATV Specs South Africa

2025 Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. - Utility Quad Bikes. Full specs, photos & comparison.

2025 Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. ATV quad bike specs

Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. 2025

Make

Polaris

Model

Sportsman

Year

2025

Type

Utility Quad Bikes

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Engine Spec

Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ): 499 / 30.4

Engine Valves: SOHC

Valve Configuration: 4-valves

Total Valves: 4

Engine Type: 4-Stroke

Engine Cooling: Liquid-cooled

Engine Cylinders: Single-Cylinder

Bore Stroke(mm): 92.0mm x 75.0mm

Bore Stroke(in): 3.62in. x 2.95in.

Compression Ratio: 11.0:1

Fuel System: EFI

Fuel Type: Petrol

Ignition: CDI Electronic

Brakes

Brakes Front: Single lever 3-wheel hydraulic disc

Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.): 190 / 7.5

Brakes Rear: Hydraulic rear foot brake

Suspension

Front Suspension: MacPherson strut with 8.2 in travel

A-Arm Skid Plate (Front): Yes

Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.): 208 / 8.2

Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load: No

Front Adjustable Rebound Damping: No

Suspension Rear: Dual A-arm IRS with 9.5 in travel

A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear): No

Swing Arm Skid Plate: No

Rear Travel (mm / in.): 241 / 9.5

Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping: No

Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load: Yes

Dimensions and Weight

Length (mm / in.): 2108 / 83.0

Width (mm / in.): 1219 / 48.0

Height (mm / in.): 1194 / 47.0

Ground Clearance (mm / in.): 292 / 11.5

Wheelbase (mm / in.): 1283 / 50.5

Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.): 317 / 699

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission: Automatic PVT P R N L H

Transmission Make: Polaris

Final Drive: Shaft

Drive line Modes: 2WD 4WD Lock

Primary Drive Engine / Transmission: Belt

Primary Drive - Front Wheels: Shaft

Limited Slip Diff Location: On-Demand True AWD

Diff Lock Location: Front

Hi / Low Range: Yes

Reverse: Yes

Tires and Rims

Tire Make: Maxxis

Tube / Tubeless: Tubeless

Tires Front: 25 x 8-12

Front Tire Diameter (in): 25

Front Tire Width (in): 8

Front Rim Diameter (in): 12

Tires Rear: 25 x 10-12

Rear Tire Diameter (in): 25

Rear Tire Width (in): 10

Rear Rim Diameter (in): 12

Rim Material: Steel

Rear Solid Axle: No

Fuel

Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.): 17.0 / 4.5

Racks and Payload

Front Rack: Standard

Rear Rack: Standard

Storage

Fender Storage Location: Front

Front Storage Well: Standard

Rear Storage Well: Standard

Storage Capacity (Cu. ft): 0.33

Storage Capacity (gal): 2.5

Storage Capacity (l): 9.46

Seats

Seat Height (mm / in.): 850 / 33.5

Number Of Seats: 1

Seat Location: Driver

Seat Material: Vinyl

Seat Type: One-Piece

Seat Adjustable: No

Towing

Rear Hitch: Receiver

Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.): 612 / 1350

Instrumentation

Digital Instrumentation: Standard

Trip Computer: Standard

Trip Odometer: Standard

Clock: Standard

Fuel Level Warning Type: Gauge

Hour Meter: Standard

Service Reminder: Standard

Speedometer: Standard

Temperature Warning Type: Light

Lighting

Lighting: Halogen

Headlights: Standard

Halogen Headlights: Standard

Colours

Metallic: No

Exterior - Safety and Design

Bash Plate (Front): Yes

Bash Plate (Rear): Yes

Body Material: Plastic

Brush Guard: No

CV Boot Cover: No

Floor Board Location: Driver

Folding Foot Pegs: Standard

Frame: Steel

Front Bumper: Standard

Front Fender Flairs: Standard

Front Fender: Standard

Front Stabilizer Bar: No

Full Length Skid Plate: Yes

Hand Grips: Standard

Light Guard: No

Radiator Guard: Yes

Rear Fender: Standard

Rear Fender Flairs: Standard

Rear Stabilizer Bar: Yes

Shock Cover: No

Snorkel Air Intake: Standard

Steering

Steering Type: Manual

Manufacturer and Warranty

Manufacturer Country: USA

Recommend Minimum Age: 16

Parent Company: Polaris

Warranty Info: 12-month limited warranty