New to the sport

[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?

[trailblazer_02]

yeah it will cary that weight no problem.

[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...

[wheeler0801]

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

[outlander560]

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]

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]

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

[dmcnitt]

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]

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]

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