Ive looked at All the others and read every article on the net about the Polaris 500 HO Im okay with it but the EFI blue model with Aluminum wheels sure looks sweet , I can get the HO for 5199.00 and the EFI for 5999.00, My main concern is Looks and Power, IS the Power difference really that noticable between the 2 machines. I need some advise from the Polaris Brothers on which they would buy . But I still have the hawkeye and still am a polaris Man. Thanks RP

 

I have a 2007 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO X2 and it is EFI also. Ive worked it like a mule and the power is fine for about anything a normal person would want to do with it. Dont expect to pull wheelies unless you go with the 800 or do some heelclicker type mods. Heres a tip though, the deluxe model with the polished aluminum rims require spacers if you ever decide to go with a larger tire and you more than likely will want to go larger at some point. The Carlisle 489 tires that come on it suck. The only real reason you might want to go with the deluxe model is the addition of ADC(Active Descent Control) which compliments the EBS(Engine Braking System). Any speed under 15MPH engages the ADC which slows you to a crawl on even the steepest of hills. I love it on mine. Very useful.

As far as looks go, theyre all nice lookin machines and can look damn sharp with a few mods. Heres mine for reference.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25910513@N05/

 

The EFI is said to have 1.5 hp more power than the H.O about the power of a weed whacker in difference. I rode a EFI and I could not tell any power increase,but I hear there better on gas and mountain riding above 5000ft.

Here is some crank numbers

Hawkeye 300=17
trailblazer 330=19 hp
Phoenix 200=13 hp
sportsman 450=29.7 hp
Sportsman 500 Ho (carB) 34.5hp
Sportsman 500 EFI/x2/Scrambler 500=36 hp
Predator 500 = 48 HP
Outlaw 500 = 48.6 HP
700 EFI= 44 HP
800 EFI/ 800x2 = 50.2 HP

 

Nah, not for RP, he'll keep it stock, out of the mud. It'll be a lawn ornament. lol

jK RickeyP

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: mcfly682

I have a 2007 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO X2 and it is EFI also. Ive worked it like a mule and the power is fine for about anything a normal person would want to do with it. Dont expect to pull wheelies unless you go with the 800 or do some heelclicker type mods. Heres a tip though, the deluxe model with the polished aluminum rims require spacers if you ever decide to go with a larger tire and you more than likely will want to go larger at some point. The Carlisle 489 tires that come on it suck. The only real reason you might want to go with the deluxe model is the addition of ADC(Active Descent Control) which compliments the EBS(Engine Braking System). Any speed under 15MPH engages the ADC which slows you to a crawl on even the steepest of hills. I love it on mine. Very useful.



As far as looks go, theyre all nice lookin machines and can look damn sharp with a few mods. Heres mine for reference.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/25910513@N05/</end quote></div>

That is a sweet looking machine!! I allmost want to trade my 04 in for that one. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

That is sharp, I love that blue and them there wheels, I think I may go with the HO Model with the carb and get the Bumpers and the rack extenders added, i might ride it 10 times during the summer and the same in the winter, But I think Mongrol needs to Invite us to his place for a vacation. lol

 

To each man his own but I personally will never buy a new quad without EFI, esp if you ever plan on riding higher elevation. There is so mutch diff in throttle responce and cold weather startability that it will never be a question I will ever ask again. I do undersatnd if money is a issue though you need to do what you need to do. Happy Trails!

 

Well if you have no Mountains above 5000ft I guess the H.O is a choice ,as for start ability in the cold, very cold were I,m from, the ATV starts and goes no problem ,can,t see how efi will warm the oil up faster at idle which you do before you ride on any ATV. Who are these people who can,t start the carb ATV in the cold? are they using 20w-40 syrup?

I think at best its more like, the H.O starts "easy" in the cold while the EFI starts "easier".

But from the EFI ATVs I ride with I just do not see the "EFI is the only way" thing. Both start, both go, not much more to it than that to me.

Now power steering would be a noticeable addition though.

 

I chose the 500 EFI X2 for momma, mostly because of the cold weather starting and that all of our riding is at least 3800 feet or above. I live at 3800 and our winters are typically between +10 and -20. She of course chose the Blue which was easy because that also got her ADC, which she really wanted.

Hey mcfly, I showed her your pics and she wants to know how and where you got all of those Blue accessories, Racks, Handguards and Brushguard.

Sweet machine.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TLC

Well if you have no Mountains above 5000ft I guess the H.O is a choice ,as for start ability in the cold, very cold were I,m from, the ATV starts and goes no problem ,can,t see how efi will warm the oil up faster at idle which you do before you ride on any ATV. Who are these people who can,t start the carb ATV in the cold? are they using 20w-40 syrup?



I think at best its more like, the H.O starts "easy" in the cold while the EFI starts "easier".



But from the EFI ATVs I ride with I just do not see the "EFI is the only way" thing. Both start, both go, not much more to it than that to me.



Now power steering would be a noticeable addition though.</end quote></div>

I use my polaris to make money plowing. When I go to start it at 3am I don't have time [30 min] to let it sit and run as it will fall flat on its face. I also know from fellow riders/plowers that this is a common thing on most every make of atv here in CO [ I'v heard it's even worse on Polaris Twins].We live at over 6000ft and ride at close to 10000ft and if you don't have EFI jetting becomes a major pain, it may not sound like mutch but it is a whole new ballgame up here and it gets old fast. I work for a car dealer in town and we also have same issues w/ older cars. Even the hardcore Jeep guys want EFI now for the ease of maintance and for those off camber situations, they dont want to take the time messing w/ a carb. I hope that I am not comming off as a JA but when you are dealing w/ cold temps and altitude even 4 wheeling EFI starts to become your best friend. This might be just me, and I will be the first to tell you I am sick of dealing w/ carbs, but this is how I feel! Now If I could just figure out a way to put EFI on the lawnmower [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]. Just kidding. Happy Trails! D57H


P.S. I also think that the GNCC guys should have a race up here then we will see what kida tech's some of them really are! lol I think that the clossest they get to CO [which sucks] is TENN!