Last summer we had a Grizzly and a Sportsman on a ride. On the road to the trails, the Grizz's speedo said 60 mph, and the Sportsman passed him.

 

clindst,
Sorry I guess I thought you were older for some reason.

 

I have had my 2000 Sportsman 500 6x6 up to 60(Took a but load of road)and when I did own my 1996 Sportsman 400 4x4 about 1 month ago the speedo went past the 60mph mark(Best two-stroke I had ever owned).

 

Does the 96 Sportsman 400 have Independent rear Suspension or the Swing Arm?

 

The only Polaris to use IRS is the Sportsman 335 & 500, '96+. No other models, yet, except the center on the Ranger.

In central Texas, with riders 170-230lbs, I/we have got a '99 & '00 Sportsman 500 on the same stretch to both read about 57mph. Both had EBS. I think it might have gone a little more if I had more room.

 

quad man you are wrong the Diesel also uses the IRS. My sp500 top out right at 59 mph. I weigh 110. BUt when i first got it i have had it past 60 on the speedo, yes it goes past 60 but you cant tell how fast you are going. That was when i was racing a 440ex. i could stay with him until fifth gear.

P.S. I had me, 110, and my friend 120 on the atv