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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Default 2006 Sportsman 500 H.O.

What is the top speed? I am upgrading from a suzuki quadmaster 500 and actually want an upgrade. I never owned a Polaris and know nothing about them. All I know is that they're very heavy. Any info. I found a new 06 500 H.O for 5,200 new so thats why i'm asking
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Default 2006 Sportsman 500 H.O.

I just bought my 500, top speed seems to be about 50, but that could be because I weigh about 235.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Default 2006 Sportsman 500 H.O.

I have a 06 500ho and i can bury the needle but it is scary at that speed. It cruises around 40 to 50 MPH nice but will do 60 Plus if you are brave
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Default 2006 Sportsman 500 H.O.

I'm 220 lbs. and have had mine to 45 mph without any problems, it was about 3/4 throttle the best that I could tell. Maybe look at a Can Am 500 V-twin if you're after top speed.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Default 2006 Sportsman 500 H.O.

my 02 i had would do 60 w/ the wife on it w/me. her 450 she has now will do around 52 to 55 mph.
 
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