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SPECIFICATIONS
* Based on EU Directive 76/432/EC
SPORTSMAN Touring 500 HO
Maximum Weight Capacity
485 lbs. (220 kg) (includes operator, passenger,
cargo, accessories)
Dry Weight
723 lbs. (328 kg) (base model)
Front Rack/Storage Box Capacity 90 lbs. (41 kg)
Rear Rack Capacity
180 lbs. (82 kg)
Receiver Hitch Tongue Capacity
120 lbs. (55 kg) (Rear rack capacity and tongue
weight not to exceed 180 lbs./92 kg)
Hitch Towing Rating
1225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing
Capacity*
1995 lbs. (905 kg)
Overall Length
86 in. (218 cm)
Overall Width
48 in. (122 cm)
Overall Height
48 in. (122 cm)
Wheelbase
57 in. (145 cm)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
Minimum Turning Radius
82 in. (208 cm) unloaded
Fuel Capacity
4.25 gal. (16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
2 qts. (1.9 l)
Coolant Capacity
2.7 qts. (2.5 l)
Demand Drive Fluid Capacity
9 oz. (265 ml)
Transmission Oil Capacity
32 oz. (948 ml)
Engine
EH500PLE
Displacement
498 cc
Bore x Stroke
92 x 75
Alternator Output
260 w
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Carburetor
40mm Mikuni
Pilot Jet
40
Main Jet
155
Needle Jet
X-6M
Jet Needle
6MGHI 194
Pilot Screw
By flow (taper 12.5°) (Brass Plug)
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Ignition Timing
30° +/- 2° @ 5000 RPM
Spark Plug / Gap
NGK BKR6E / .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Lubrication System
Dry Sump