New to the sport

dmcnitt · 06-17-2008, 03:45 PM

About to acquire first ATV ... interested in two-up (Polaris Sportsman). Need to determine if 500cc will carry 195lb driver and 130lb passenger with extra fuel and light gear. also curious about range on tank of fuel. anyone with experience here to offer guidance?

trailblazer_02 · 06-17-2008, 04:40 PM

yeah it will cary that weight no problem.

outlander560 · 06-17-2008, 08:10 PM

500 cc will have the power but if u want good range on the gas i wouldn't go to much higher on the cc scale cause u will eat up more gas...

*wheeler0801* · 06-17-2008, 11:41 PM

i agree with the two answers above me.....is the sportsman what you're definitely going to go with?

outlander560 · 06-17-2008, 11:45 PM

there are other two ups like can-am or the arctic cat... sportsman even has the atv with the bed on it, that flips into a two seater..

*Ajmboy* · 06-18-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dmcnitt

About to acquire first ATV ... interested in two-up (Polaris Sportsman). Need to determine if 500cc will carry 195lb driver and 130lb passenger with extra fuel and light gear. also curious about range on tank of fuel. anyone with experience here to offer guidance?

Yeah it will carry that..

Fuel Capacity 6 gal./22.7 ltr.
Front-Rack Capacity 90 lb./40.8 kg.
Rear-Rack Capacity 180 lb./81.6 kg.
Hitch Towing Capacity 1225 lb./555.7 kg.
Braked Trailer Towing Capacity 1,995 lbs/905 kg

I personally am not a huge fan of Polaris and have seen my fair share of suspension problems on trails. Struts coming a part after hard hits, etc..

I would also check out the Can-Am. Outlander Max 500 EFI

Rotax 500 EFI V-Twin engine
TTI independent rear suspension
Lightweight double A-arm front suspension
Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential
Continuous Variable Transmission [CVT]
Center Skid Plate
Multi-function full digital gauge
D.E.S.S. electronic anti-theft system
Steel Racks with 300-pound [136 kg] capacity
26-inch radial tires with steel wheels
Ergonomic passenger backrest
Convertible rack/seat system with totable storage box
Raised floorboards
Multi-position passenger handgrips
Driver lumbar support

Outlander MAX 500 EFI | Outlander MAX 500 EFI XT- Can-Am

GrizzlyRider · 06-18-2008, 10:00 AM

I like Polaris and BRP....tough choice!

dmcnitt · 06-18-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by outlander560

500 cc will have the power but if u want good range on the gas i wouldn't go to much higher on the cc scale cause u will eat up more gas...

can you offer a ballpark guess on range achievable per tank of fuel?

dmcnitt · 06-18-2008, 11:31 AM

apparently there are other two-ups available ... will be wise to consider those too before making a final decision ... thanks to all who have responded to this request for info; very useful input from everyone.

*wheeler0801* · 06-18-2008, 12:47 PM

good luck with your choice, looks like you've got some great info in here.....let us know what you choose :)