2026 Polaris® Sportsman 450 H.O. Base

2026 Polaris® Sportsman 450 H.O. Base

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  • Retail Price $8,299.00

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  • Year 2026
  • Make Polaris®
  • Model Sportsman 450 H.O.
2026 Polaris® Sportsman 450 H.O. Base

2026 Polaris® Sportsman 450 H.O. Base

2026 Polaris® Sportsman 450 H.O.

Work. Ride. Repeat.

Features may include:

STRONG
  • IMPROVED FIT AND FINISH:

New shifter close-off and better seat fitment provide enhanced showroom appeal and ride comfort.

  • UPGRADED CLUTCH SEALING:

Take on more trails with confidence with improved clutch airflow to help keep water out.

  • WORK-READY TOWING AND TIRES:

Pull trailers, and other vehicles, with confidence thanks to a work-ready 1,350-lb. towing capacity.

SMOOTH
  • A SMOOTHER RIDE:

Enjoy the ride with 9.5" rear suspension travel and 11.5" of ground clearance to help soak up trail ruts and bumps—delivering a smoother ride.

  • LESS FATIGUE, MORE FUN:

Multi-select EPS with customizable levels of steering assist enables more effortless handling—reducing body fatigue, so you can have more stamina to take extended rides. Available on select trims.

  • MORE TIME BACK:

Sealed suspension bushings minimize maintenance and delivers a smoother ride and better handling.

VERSATILE
  • BRING ALL YOUR ESSENTIALS:

Confidently stow valuable tools, supplies and essentials with a best-in-class 5 gallons of storage—all secure and easy to reach.

  • GEAR UP FOR LONG DAYS:

Be fully equipped to face long days with a rack extender, boasting a 270-lb. capacity to carry more tools, gear or game.

  • EFFORTLESSLY ACCESSORIZE:

Upgrade your vehicle effortlessly. A pre-wired, plug-and-play harness for a winch, plow or hand warmers facilitates faster, simpler accessory installation.

Engine

Engine Type ProStar 4-stroke SOHC single cylinder
Cylinders-Displacement (cc) 499 cc
Cooling 499 cc Liquid
Engine Power 33 hp
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection / 340 CCA

Drivetrain

Drive System One-touch on-demand AWD/2WD
Transmission Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H in-line shifting

Suspension

Front Suspension Sealed MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Sealed dual A-arm, IRS
Front Travel (in./cm.) 8.2" (20.8 cm)
Rear Travel (in./cm.) 9.5" (24.1 cm)

Brakes

Front braking system Single lever, 3-wheel hydraulic disc with hydraulic rear foot brake
Rear braking system Single lever, 3-wheel hydraulic disc with hydraulic rear foot brake
Parking Brake Park in-transmission / lockable hand lever

Wheels & Tires

Wheels 12" (30.5 cm) steel
Front Tire 25 x 8-12 489
Rear Tire 25 x 10-12 489

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 11.5" (29 cm)
Overall Vehicle Size (LxWxH) 83" x 48" x 47" (210.8 x 121.9 x 119.4 cm)
Seat Height 33.25" (84.5 cm)
Wheelbase 50.5" (128.3 cm)
Hitch/Type Standard 1.25" (3.2 cm) receiver

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Payload Capacity 485 lbs. (220 kg)
Seating Capacity 1
Rack capacity, front 90 lbs. (40.8 kg)
Rack capacity, rear 180 lbs. (81.6 kg)
Towing Capacity 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)

Weights

Estimated Dry Weight (lbs./kgs.) 699 lbs. (317 kg)
Curb Weight 739 lbs. (335 kg)

Color

Color/Graphics Sage Green, Ghost Gray

Lights and Safety

Lighting Halogen pod and bumper lights, triple 50-W high beams, dual 50-W low beams, single LED brake light/taillight

Features

Cargo System Lock & Ride-compatible 5 gal (18.9L) front dry storage
Seat Type Saddle seat
Instrumentation All-digital gauge: speedometer, odometer, tachometer, two tripmeters, hour meter, gear indicator, fuel gauge, AWD indicator, volt meter, coolant temperature, hi-temp light

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