POLARIS Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

It's two-up trail fun time, and the 2012 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. is here for the job. Loaded with a high output engine and designed to provide safe and reliable transportation across areas of rough, uneven terrain, this machine will shine on both sealed and unpaved roads and forest trails. Engineered to never let the rider down, this quad comes with an on-demand AWD system which engages the 4WD when needed, returning to RWD as the obstacles are surmounted, while the engine braking system helps for easier, safer descents on steep gradients.

The 2012 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. also boasts a comfy passenger seat with a tall, padded backrest and hand grips for increased safety on rough terrain, while the strong hydraulic disk brakes and steel-braided lines ensure firm, dependable stopping power. A front storage box is fitted as standard, and a wide palette of accessories are ready to turn this quad into the ATV of your dreams.