2021 Polaris Sportsman 450 EPS Test Review

2021 Polaris Sportsman 450 EPS Test Review. For 2021 The Sportsman 450 is back with new styling and a number of upgrades. Our test machine is the Sportsman 450 H.O. with EPS which has a starting price of $7,299 in the US but budget conscious consumers can opt for the non-EPS version with a modest starting price of $6,399 US.
Both options come in either Sage Green like our test machine or Zenith Blue for the same price. Polaris also has utility packages available for the for the non-EPS 450 H.O. that aren’t available as packages for the EPS version, but there are a lot of options in factory accessories for both models.
The ride is distinctly plush as we’ve come to expect from Polaris and for an entry level machine, the 450 h.o. retains a lot of the quality look and feel of Polaris’s more premium options.
The ride is distinctly plush as we’ve come to expect from Polaris and for an entry level machine, the 450 h.o. retains a lot of the quality look and feel of Polaris’s more premium options. Intuitive and easy operation is what Polaris was going for with their 450 and 570 class lineups and we feel they’ve accomplished that goal with the Sportsman 450 EPS. The clutch and shift lever operates smoothly giving the Sportsman a refined feeling compared to some of its competition. The long shift lever that we’ve considered awkward in the past, makes for easy control of gear selection especially for frequent shifting or while plowing or working in tight areas, and modest but usable power make it an ideal choice as a budget friendly tool or a capable trail explorer.
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[@ATVonDemand]

After a couple of years of focusing on 1000s, the 2021 Polaris Sportsman 450 is a refreshing reminder that you don't have to spend $10,000 plus to buy a capable 4x4 ATV for work or trail riding. Looking forward to your feedback.

[@DadOfTwiNs2022]

I just bought the 450 EPS package a couple weeks ago im so excited to see how it preforms

[@brutelife9177]

Still no word on a mid bore Kawasaki atv?

[@andyfaivre5460]

Unfortunately out the door price is still 8k + without any options

[@slinger3350]

I bought a 99 Sportsman 500 when they were new. Best machine I every owned. Later I bought a 700 .. way too big. I'm really considering this 450. I never said to myself when I had the 500, man I wish this were bigger or had more power.

[@Freenavo]

I’m 5’10 is this not so bulky but still got enough for 2up in any terrain?

[@randysmith2330]

I have a 22 450 and love it. Does all the work I need around the yard, and it ran great out at the Soggy Bottom MX ATV trails. When up and over evey single extreme rated trail they had. No complaints here at all. AWD worked great and never slipped or slid on the big loose rocks. I'm a big guy too...230lbs and it carried me up over every hill with plenty of speed.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

Great review, a friend bought one after riding one of my ATV'S, he now practically lives on it and rarely takes his truck going around town. I took him on a 6hr ride that had every terrain except sand. It handled it all. The deep mud required some work but she went. But that was stock tires and deep mud, so I was impressed.

[@ATVonDemand]

Great to hear that you've got a new Rider interested in the sport and that they're enjoying their Sportsman. Unfortunately a lot of writers think you have to have a huge engine to have a capable ATV. Just not true. Sounds like your friend got a great ATV with money left over.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@ATVonDemand lol, I keep telling people, a 400-500ish will do what you need, anything more is your testosterone speaking lol I had a 300 2x4 that hauled the firewood up to the house in snow with no effort.

[@shelbieparadis6826]

as a Polaris sales person and selling this brand for a living this channel has helped with the public view and opinion on these machines. keep up the great work guys!! would love to see you guys do the Polaris highlifter vs scrambler!!!

[@dcsales2007]

highlifter vs scrambler????? da fuq? why not do Ebike vs HD roadglide while their at it.

[@mrozark7123]

Great review as always boys!! “that ain’t going no where” is dad approved. Hahahaha Keep it up!

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks, will do!

[@wolfgangresch1650]

Great review!!💪🇺🇸

[@jH-zu9ky]

Awesome job guys!!!

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks!

[@flyingbriando5521]

“That isn’t going anywhere” Fun FUN machine to test, had a blast and definitely would own one!

[@ATVonDemand]

Yeah, you guys made it look fun. Next, the Foreman 520. Can't wait to see it.

[@knightimusprime25]

@@ATVonDemand yeah id like to see that too but in a foot shift version

[@flyingbriando5521]

@@knightimusprime25 All I can say is...keep on watching brother!

[@knightimusprime25]

@@flyingbriando5521 yeah i always keep an eye out for you're shit ya put on here

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@ATVonDemand I'm not a Honda fan, buy I'd like to see you cover what the latest model would be like using a plow and if the Honda reverse is now tolerable

[@x.sleepy]

id love to see a video on one of the ds650's, I've always been interested in them but I've never seen any quality videos on them actually explaining anything.

[@prestonbarksdale6859]

We need a 450 class shoot out with the sportsman 450, outlander 450, kodiak 450 and alterra 450

[@dcsales2007]

that wouldn't be fair, as the sportsman is a 499cc engine, the outlander 450 is dead now, so the new 500 would take its place, but that's really a detuned 650cc FFS. There's` the CFmoto that actually has a 500 sticker on the side of the body work that's really a 495cc, there's the rubicon 520 that's actually a 518cc, the Kodiak 450 is only a 421cc engine, so that's not really fair. Arctic Crap only has a 600 which is actually 600cc... hallelujah! so they are out. Kawasaki only has a 300 small quad and a big bore 750 twin... so they are out. The King Quad 500 has a 493cc engine, so that'll work. As you can see, there are alot of variables which would make this "shootout" you want to see as unfair.... for example, the sportsman has two different suspensions, the honda has two different suspensions and transmissions. Some models have 25" tires and some have 26". Some offer no EPS options, some brands only have EPS. Comparing what? power? price? ride? handling? looks? options? where do you start? just look at msrp's and pick all models as close to the same MSRP's as you can get? even then they won't be equal. If one quad is cheaper than the rest, but is only slightly compromised in rankings, do it become the best due to cost? will the end results be like all the others we've seen already..."if you can afford it, go with the upgraded model because of xyz"

[@tommygun6028]

Great show!!!!!!

[@destinhook3826]

I think the biggest comparison in today’s atvs needs to be their reliability/ durability over a few years of constant riding. This should definitely be something you guys cover.

[@hunterjacobs2178]

Agreed

[@lmtada]

No comparison Honda. Would be a short report. Maybe have resale section also. Honda dominates again. Underpowered Honda...oh well 2 out of 3 ain’t bad.

[@hunterjacobs2178]

@@lmtada never had a honda. But I love my polaris

[@andyfaivre5460]

cheaper than the completion. Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Polaris is hard to pass on. Kawasaki doesn’t have a product in this field for 2021 unfortunately. Polaris is only one with a 10% military discount as well.

[@hunterjacobs2178]

Hard to test reliability

[@bertoutdoors3771]

The sportsman 450 are awesome. I have one and it performs excellent on the farm and trails. Worth the investment....

[@rzl07375]

I agree. They impress me and I ride big bore twins, nice to not be paying north of 10k for a capable machine.

[@ds6872]

I bought one last year. The kids beat the crap out of it have had zero issues. Great machine

[@sujpuj]

It’s like listening to a Polaris salesperson

[@quaddingsous]

Man, this guy is the best reporter in the business hands down! He sure knows his stuff. And what a voice! Made for TV I say! Wink, wink, nudge, nudge ;>) . . . 3:21 - the Viking just had to get his 2 cents in there huh - - lol

[@ATVonDemand]

Look at the money to Sportsman 450 can save you on bungee cords.

[@juniorh5621]

I get that the people that are brand specific like the can-am people like can-am and think it’s better than Polaris in every way. But from my POV I look at it as what ever is more practical for ur needs. Because I consider Polaris to veer more towards the utility aspect of things, and can-am to be more towards the utility sport aspect of things.

[@JohnnyXDBOI]

Yeaap That’s right well Said

[@logancopeland4039]

Love my 450

[@June-qb8ol]

I just got this atv yesterday, I absolutely live it, U have had no problems with it or anything, this thing is perfect!!!

[@ATVonDemand]

That's awesome! Congratulations on the new machine.

[@brodypilcher3643]

How has this bike been doing since you got it…looked at a couple today and thinkin about gettin one

[@June-qb8ol]

@@brodypilcher3643 its been absolutly great, just gotta keep up your matinence. only thing i have had wrong with it is water getting in the clutch casing, just took some clear caulk and sealed it, no problems besides that.

[@Michael-cl9md]

I’m so excited I got mine being delivered to my house tomorrow Sportsman 450HO.

[@ATVonDemand]

Congratulations on the new machine. Nothing better than the smell of a new ATV in the garage!

[@andyfaivre5460]

Ordered mine 2 days ago.. now I wait. Very jealous

[@scotymccoy9405]

I was going to get a honda , however after watching this i have decided to go with the sportsman , i have looked at them before but never new anything about them thank you for this video keep them coming

[@ATVonDemand]

We hope you enjoy your new machine. We appreciate you taking our review in the consideration. Just curious, which Honda were you originally considering?

[@scotymccoy9405]

@@ATVonDemand Forman Rubicon

[@scotymccoy9405]

@@ATVonDemand i decided mostly impart of what you said about price and with power steering im getting a way better machine smoother more perks for accessories, and also it is a Polaris, seems honda days are over i had a 300 when i was growing up then a grizzly 550 in 09 it was stolen after i put 211miles on it it has taken this long to save up for my next

[@ATVonDemand]

@@scotymccoy9405 we are happy to hear you are getting back in the game! Ironically, we have a test on the foreman rubicon coming up.

[@aljones9114]

I love my 2016 Polaris 450. Until I bought this Polaris, I had only owned hondas. Still own a Honda archer 420. It's a great machine. I think the Polaris has the best ride and is a lot faster. The Honda's , in my opinion, with always be of better quality and reliability.

[@dansolomon8164]

I bought a 2020 brand new and must say I am 100% happy with it, I've been in the sport since 1984 , the 450 is a very good machine

[@RagingBad]

How's the power?

[@dansolomon8164]

@@RagingBad very impressive, when I took one for a test ride I was shocked

[@RagingBad]

@@dansolomon8164 Sweet, enjoy!

[@John-rw2zf]

Looks like a nice unit. I like the upgrades. Will need to look at price of others in same class.

[@ATVonDemand]

I'm pretty sure it is competitively priced. It's a lot of machine for the money.

[@VicToR_Rider]

This polaris is great. The only problem I seem to have is getting water into my belt intake really easy from small puddles. Their is no splash guards underneath. Any solution besides does big intake kits?

[@rzl07375]

Recently got to drive a 2022 model, and can say I actually was blown away. Maybe it was because I had such low expectations prior, but dam for under 7 k that's a hell of a ride. I thought the power on ,50 inch trails was great, smooth but torquey. Handling was fantastic and smooth. Was nice having a gas sipper that I didn't have to throw a bunch of roto pax fuel caddy's on them to make it back.

[@ATVonDemand]

YES! There was a time when A450 was considered a powerhouse. Today they ride smoother smoother and perform better in almost every way. You don't need a big-bore ATV to have a great ATV. Thanks for sharing your experience. Loved hearing about it.

[@rzl07375]

@@ATVonDemand Hit a main road in Northern Michigan and was tickling 60 mph top end, I think it had a tad more in her but it was sleeting/wet snow coming down and didn't wanna put it in the trees especially as it's not mine. One thing I did find was the motor is a bit noisey, I believe they are a two valve head so less sophisticated sounding the DOHC 4 valve 570s. And you guys are right on you just don't need eps on these unless going to bigger tires imo. I'd buy one in a second.

[@ds6872]

And the four wheel drive is incredible

[@chadabbott7098]

Late to the comments party but I bought a 450 ho in 21. The suspension is surprisingly capable on higher speed (25 -35 mph) technical trails, it will rip through the stuff if you want.

[@jadenverduin4348]

I got a new crank and bearings for my Honda trx400ex from hot rods and I’ve heard some bad things about there bearings. what do you guys think?

[@derrinx]

keep it up guys

[@ATVonDemand]

More to come.

[@timberray9572]

My old Sportsman 500 had an easy life before I got it, now it mostly gets used in conjunction with a 4x6 trailer to haul firewood out of my woodlot. I have started making some vidjas to show how capable a 500 really is.

[@ATVonDemand]

A 500 is very capable.

[@kevins2386]

I had a spark plug issue when I first got my machine dealer said I needed to turn the key wait 10 sec or so for the fuel to shoot in and then start it up no issues after that runs like a champ been on many really technical trails and the machine handles real good only thing I would add is power steering so your wrists do not get punched plus the spark plug is in a hard place to reach but doable. Other then that I rate her as a 9 out of 10 🎉

[@LiIAxe]

Is it ok to full throttle these machines for a little while?

[@Joe-mp4nw]

Can you please do a Brute force 750 vs KQ 750? if a channel was going to do it would be you guys.

[@everythingisfunz]

I have one of the og 400 class Polaris’s, the 2005 400, it is also has a surprising amount of power for how small the engine is.

[@ATVonDemand]

I don't know if it is the same machine or not but we remember players making a 400 sportsman that was notably smaller than the other machines in the lineup. Seems it was like when we rode one at a press event. Really liked its combination of 4 wheel drive and smaller size.

[@everythingisfunz]

@@ATVonDemand yeah mine is a older one so it’s full sized. I think they went to the smaller chassis around 2010 or something. That’s why it’s so surprising because it’s full sized with such a small engine but it still feels like it has tons of torque and power.

[@johnvendettuoli2797]

I have a 2019 450 ho utility love it

[@ATVonDemand]

Great to hear.

[@ThEUNchaRtedmAN]

We want the video on the DS 650.

[@khazionharris4215]

That is the four wheeler I'm getting soon I'm so ready

[@ATVonDemand]

We are excited for you.

[@sentmotorsports6552]

Spend the extra couple pennies buy the 570 450 is a turd

[@hunterjacobs2178]

@@sentmotorsports6552 I've got a 450 and am very impressed. So much power my neighbor has a 570 and they're basically the same. 450 has no problems at all keeping up

[@stacyclarkson6202]

My 2019 and 2020 450 Polaris sportsman does not have engine breaking, can engine breaking be added?

[@TheHaiku2]

Super nice

[@delta1525]

I got this on Friday. I wanted to get a Honda, but every dealership we looked at didn't have any. A 450 Polaris was the only ATV we were able to find, so I just went with it.

[@brodypilcher3643]

I am lookin at one right now and I’m in the same shape u was in…I want a Rancher 420 but they are hard to find and seems they have jacked the price up….how hard your bike done this past year?

[@delta1525]

@Brody Pilcher I had problems with the wiring. The way they had it wired damaged the wires over time. It would start backfiring really bad and eventually turn off. It eventually broke down completely on the trail. It was an easy fix once we discovered the problem though.

[@brodypilcher3643]

@@delta1525 thanks man I’m goin to keep lookin at em and I am really thinkin on gettin it after sleeping on it I want it more today and kinda wish I woulda bought it yesterday

[@emilywafford1090]

@@brodypilcher3643 Get you a Poly 450HO buddy , its a great rig for trail riding, hunting, and working.

[@JBRAAPY]

Great video, i would like to see a review on the Renegade 570 and 850

[@ATVonDemand]

Glad you enjoyed it. The 570 is definitely on our wish list.

[@MrRedex88]

Just home from looking at the Sportsman 420 with the salesman, virtually because there's none in stock due to the pandemic. May have to order one, 7450.00.

[@jadenverduin4348]

I know this isn’t very related but did you guys ever do a test video on the stock Honda trx400ex. If so it would be pretty cool to see that.

[@cohiba-atv]

Very good 👍🏻, I have sportsman 570 2021 - machine and I stasfied ,

[@ATVonDemand]

We are big fans of the 570. Thanks for checking out the 450 test

[@getitdone361]

I got one only real complaint is the popping noise it makes over bumps in the clutch all do it dealer says just the way it is I've rode 3 different brand new ones and it bothers me but it works

[@carl6629]

I weigh 400lbs and 6'3". Is this to small? I want something I can ride and teach my boys to ride. At 13 he is 6' and the other is 12 and not far behind in size.

[@ds6872]

I love mine, except it fouls plugs faster than any atv ive ever had (even two strokes). Iridium plugs help but it is still a problem

[@richardtheisen6456]

I have the 2019 with the ridiculous battery placement, useless front and rear racks, clucky clutch, and the plow that kept coming off until I came up with a fix you can find on you tube

[@shawndejong6699]

Looking for a new quad, considering a renegade 850-1000 XXC. I have tons of riding experience, but on smaller quads and dirtbikes (fourtrax 350, vinson 500 etc), Also have power experience on streetbikes (600cc-1000cc R series bikes) Is the power on the rene tractable (meaning easy to get used to and friendly) or is it a bull in a china shop?

[@ATVonDemand]

Considering you have quite a bit of a TV experience combined with experience on some larger displacement street bikes, you should get along fine with the Renegade as long as you just take a little time to get used to the machine. With a CVT, tractable power isn't quite as much of a factor because the transmission tries to keep the engine in the best part of the powerband. That being said, there is a ton of horsepower off idle and on throughout the RPM range. Accelerating off the line, it will rat trap you if you set up and give it full throttle. Experience and throttle control should be mandatory before writing this machine and it sounds like you have both. Hope this helps, and if you have any other questions don't hesitate to hit us back.

[@shawndejong6699]

@@ATVonDemand Thanks for the info guys, you've got a new sub. Love the content, and the fact you interact with your viewer base is a huge plus. Now to convince the wife to let me spend 15k CAD. All the best to you and yours, stay safe and healthy!

[@shawndejong6699]

@@ATVonDemand If you boys had to buy a Rene 1k XXC or a Scrambler 1k S... What would it be? Most if not all of my riding will be trail, single track, and groomed sled trails/old rail beds. Both are heavy AF and I'm a small guy, even on warm day at 5'6 Looking forward to your answer!

[@rzl07375]

Any idea what top speed is? I know its a trail machine but just curious. Stock exhaust actually dont sound bad.

[@tothetop8793]

Hey hit 62mph

[@rzl07375]

. Looked up on KZbin, most top speed tests are right at 58 mph. That was the old body style though, with the new ones and the 1 size bigger tires they come with now I bet they hit 60 mph in optimum conditions.

[@vrcustoms7]

I own 570 2021, I would rather buy 570 than 450, I bought non eps, it was much better deal and less electronics means less problems, I must say that I don't miss EPS. I like the machine, rides great, but I disapointed about missing winch plate, rear storage box, axle guards, terminal block for winch and addons, better protection of some components and some wiring should be re routed. Also seat is poorly mounted and latch is missing, they put space for switches that are not standard and cost 40 for a 3 dollar switch. I have full led package, they look amazing, but on front lights are not as great as I would expect from leds, I must re allign it and check. Id love to have some type off a lock, for not stealing it. It is also running a bit hot, I'm not used to that on other machines and bikes, fan is on a lot. It rides nice, but it is far from being a great package.

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. FYI, you can help your machine run cooler by adding a fuel programmer and richening up the air/fuel mixture. ATVs these days run so lean off the bottom in order to meet the strict demands of our ruling class that they run hot.

[@crazyflyboy30]

Even though I have a sportsman XP 1000 that I'm starting to do power upgrades to go over 100 HP I can still safely say a Polaris 450 is fast enough on Trails and to start with it's a Cheater because it's not a 450 it's really is 499cc 33 HP is not bad and I was riding with a Man and his wife and they was riding togather on a Sportsman 450 and could almost keep up with me and I was riding a Kodiak 700. I set my remainder 😎

[@ATVonDemand]

We remember when 450s were big bores that we drooled over and they've only gotten better since.

[@crazyflyboy30]

@@ATVonDemand I remember back when I got my 1999 Grizzy 600 at the time I couldn't have imagine they would get any bigger .But I still have it with only 530 miles all original even the tires and only thing that was upgraded was the carburetor to a new 660 Grizzy carburetor and at only 600 lb. and was 37 HP before my modified me and my son in law got it out played with and it seems very fast and he even said that it's faster than anybody would need then he said hell I hit 50 mph in the driveway .And it's 100lb. lighter than the 450.

[@joekearney]

7299$ is steep for that machine even with EPS. Wait for deals on the 450s. A lot of semi local dealers ran end of year sales on them last year at 4500-4999$ . Granted non eps . I’ve been far more eager about new possible info about the midsize Brute Force.

[@ATVonDemand]

That's a pretty good deal for non-eps. There will only be deals if there is leftover inventory though. Seems like there is a limited Supply on a lot of machines. Don't know if this is one of them.

[@icehog2367]

I had a 2020 450 and couldn't stand the horrible driveline noise it made on deceleration. I'm guessing that hasn't changed.

[@gogokidd]

I would love to see a comparison between the outlander 850 and sportsman 850

[@ATVonDemand]

That would be a worthwhile comparison.

[@gogokidd]

@@ATVonDemand please do it guys!

[@ezechielroy859]

@@ATVonDemand yes i would love to see that guys!

[@ATVonDemand]

@@ezechielroy859 We think it would be a good video to do. We will look into it as we start winding down what's currently scheduled and the manufacturers have more units available.

[@ezechielroy859]

@@ATVonDemand cool!

[@charlespalmerii4299]

The Front storage hinge is , well, HIKES.... not sure what they were thinking there, that is not going to go over to well with owners ,,,, The Engine and clearance is solid, but seems to be at the sacrifice of fit and finish

[@merkd7424]

Just got mine yesterday and it’s not great for mud but in the trails I go 25 mph on low gear

[@logancopeland4039]

I was told not to go over 15 in L gear

[@owenlund4078]

They don't come with chrome wheels anymore and you got to paint them yourself they only come in primer

[@christopheravery5808]

I still wish sport quads would come back. I’ve considered quitting the ATV industry because there is no significant sport quads anymore except the YFZ and the Raptor, which there are rumors that they are going to stop production too. Man, even if they used 2-stroke dirt bike engines that are still in the market, just bring SOMETHING back for us sport riders. I think it would be sick if Honda came back with a CR250 powered TRX250R in a TRX450R frame. Yamaha can bring back the blaster and build a YZ250 powered Quad using a YFZ450 chassis to compete with Honda, KTM can even take their quad chassis and stuff some of their 2-stroke engines in them. 2-strokes are cheaper to build, cheaper to mass produce, and if they charged close to what the 450’s used to cost I can almost guarantee the sport quad industry would EXPLODE. Sales went down because of the recession, I get it, but the economy is bouncing back, and with Covid people are flocking to the off road industry because it’s more of an individual sport.

[@ATVonDemand]

We agree with pretty much everything you are saying but emissions standards in California just killed at the yfz450r in that state. The LTR 450 was basically killed by Massive fines from the federal government dealing with EPA restrictions. If we see a sport quad come back it will almost definitely not be 2 stroke. It will be Electric. Too much government power.

[@christopheravery5808]

@@ATVonDemand that’s so horrible... but they can incinerate trash at a landfill though. Dirt bikes have very little restrictions in comparison as well, it’s a bunch of bull. I hate to get into politics, but it’s only one party supporting this.

[@June-qb8ol]

Does anyone know if there are any brush guards for this? I cant find any, if you can send the link in a reply to this comment.

[@ATVonDemand]

Hand guards? There are a ton of universal hand guards out there for ATVs, Moose and Cycra both make them. Contact Morosport.com or Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and tell them what you're looking for. The phone is still a viable option.

[@MrJeffyb69]

I see Polaris hasn't fixed the power steering problems or 2021, did you see the power steering warning light come on out of the blue @ 3:48 :-O

[@jakecabral9463]

That isnt a problem.. Its designed to cut off the Power Steering after like 1 minute of not activity.

[@derrickkimsey1921]

How about a honda rancher 420 foot shift 2 wheel drive review, killing me with all this high priced stuff.

[@ATVonDemand]

We'll work on it. How about a Recon? They're $4,299.

[@derrickkimsey1921]

@@ATVonDemand Lovett looking forward to it also how about some aftermarket wheels and tires be 2 spiffy it up a little bit

[@allisonbolstridge3800]

What is the 450 like with tracks in the snow?

[@ATVonDemand]

We have not tried tracks on the 450. If we were intending to outfit an ATV with tracks we would probably start with something bigger. If you already own A450 we would contact a couple of is a couple of manufacturers who make tracks and ask them how they think your machine would handle it.

[@mikeruffo6462]

How is the front storage rack? Is it as flimsy as the 570's?

[@knightimusprime25]

it uses the same one the 570 does

[@PlanetWendell]

Yes it is flimsy. It doesn't seal completely either. Very cheaply made.

[@logancopeland4039]

The new 2021 has a waterproof seal.

[@summerlee5605]

Hello! We have a Polaris handguard, and we are now looking for someone to test it for us. Are you interested?

[@Strangerthingsvehicles]

I got my 450 and 570 in 2018 I payed $4000 for my 450 and $4899 for my 570 this $6400 for a 450 is nuts!!!!!!! I got my 850 for $6900 too

[@leeallenbeal]

I have 2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4 beast I'm getting 850 soon

[@ATVonDemand]

Sounds like your 500 has served you well. Congratulations on the new upgrade coming.

[@knightimusprime25]

im not really a big fan of most polaris's but i would like to get one of those one of these days in a utility package and would be better if it had engine breakin in it not crazy about em free wheelin

[@ATVonDemand]

Would you rather have engine braking or power steering?

[@quaddingsous]

@@ATVonDemand That's a silly question; we want both! A trail machine shouldn't even be built without engine breaking. Can you imagine how fast those "inexpensive" Polaris pads will be worn down without engine breaking? And all in the name of a low price point to the inexperienced buyer. Shame on you Polaris.

[@knightimusprime25]

@@ATVonDemand engine breaking hands down

[@cammin3268]

My phone was adjusting first 5 seconds I thought it was an alligator in the swamp ha?

[@extremeoffroad-snowmountai9084]

👍

[@Team2Gils]

For trail riding, there is not much else you need other than that.

[@ATVonDemand]

There aren't many places it won't go.

[@chuyx6495]

What about the belt slipping problems or burning i'm not hating on a sportsman 450 as i have on but the belt is the main turn off for me i don't mud but let some water get in the belt cover no wheel spin or anything

[@stevenmiddagh6265]

@@chuyx6495 , any machine can get water in the belt area, Polaris makes one hell of a machine

[@aidenmyers7989]

Is it hard to steer without electric power steering?

[@DirtObseXXion]

No, the steering geometry in the Sportsmans is pretty good.. EPS makes it easier but non-powered steering really isn't bad at all

[@aidenmyers7989]

@@DirtObseXXion ok thank you so much

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

👍👍👍

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks Doc

[@ibeatmycatandmydog9322]

50 hours later and that belt be slippin dog

[@ATVonDemand]

We typically do not have belt failure issues.

[@powersportsenthusiast1986]

a inch taller tire should only give a half an inch more ground clearance

[@lukegrady5357]

For a Polaris, I kinda like it.

[@jeremyomnet]

I bought a 2017 450 HO new, I will never buy another Polaris. Constant starting and battery drain issues just after a year of ownership ( conveniently outside of warranty). Been to the dealer twice dropping cash and they can never find the problem, I'm stuck boosting it half the time. I love how it handles, rides and performs, but it's reliability is questionable.

[@builtfordtough4499]

Pretty sure they had regulator and weak battery issues. Get a new dealer if they can't sort it.

[@jeremyomnet]

Hurts having already dropped cash twice. But I may have to switch dealers come fall.

[@builtfordtough4499]

@@jeremyomnet I hope it's not crap. I am getting one of these (non- EPS) for an adult beginner because it seems a better option than the crazy used market we are currently in. GL getting yours 100%.

[@jeremyomnet]

@@builtfordtough4499 Pretty sure I got a lemon in the electrical part of things. The 2021 models at least moved the battery location which is awesome.

[@allanj4576]

@@jeremyomnet and a bigger battery.

[@soundnessofmind7196]

The buttons and switches have a cheap plastic feel..and exposed wires are never a good thing..

[@ATVonDemand]

That's fair.

[@nateweiss7276]

While riding my dad Polaris at the dunes towards the end of the day I was about to go out and ride one last time but when I was leaving I heard a loud pop and then it sounded like a catalytic converter was missing or something with its loud noise so I slowly drive back to the trailer and went home to see what was wrong . When I tried taking off of the trailer it won’t stay running now .. anybody have this issue before ? Really need help

[@tyronealfonso]

A 10 minute commercial interrupted by another commercial.

[@ATVonDemand]

Why do you feel this was a commercial? Asking for your feedback.

[@prezpikle2152]

Hi does anyone know a good atv for my son? He’s 13 years old

[@martymcfly2]

Depends on how experienced he is

[@ethanbrown3811]

Where’s the old commentator?

[@ATVonDemand]

I didn't go anywhere. We brought Chad onto the team last year to help us increase the amount of videos we can produce. Even one good Channel takes a number of people to be successful. He does a great job. You will be hearing more from me and the future.

[@tittledieselperformancellc]

I hate to say it but the sportsman line has taken a big turn for the worse after about 2015...too many deign flaws and cheeped out components cause too many reliability issues. I was a big sportsman fan and have owned many generations going back to the 90's and they aren't what they used to be. ADC is NOT A FEATURE! EBS is way too strong and way too much rear brake bias can cause issues for newer riders on slick or steep hills when brakes are applied on top of EBS. 4 wheel engine braking or ADC as they call it is a "Feature" which is a load of crap. The auto 4wd system does work good yes but it unlocks on decel causing the rear tires to lockup which is further made worse by single lever brakes having too much rear bias. Your rear tires lockup then lockup even harder when your sideways and trying to stop causing a potential roll over situation. Engine and tune wise the 450 idle isn't bad but the 570's tend to be hard starting and have idle issues on alot of there units due to programming and cam profile rather then battery size. There's some more I can go on about but polaris has some serious safety concerns in some areas of the sportsman. That said the GOOD things are the steering in both power and non power units, suspension design, shock valving and soft springs give a good controlled ride but lack trail feel which maybe missed for some people but makes for a good trail experience. The 450 and 570 engines are the same block and rotating assembly with the 570 getting a 4 valve head, more cam profile, and a .030" overbore and piston to accommodate the head change. Whats interesting is you can buy a 450 and tune it and be within 1-3hp (year dependent) of the 570 but get better trail MPG, less heat and a smoother idle. Ive got alot of input on the sportsman....some good and some bad things including there front diff issues....

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for the comment. Love hearing viewer input on the good and the bad and you really covered both.

[@rstlr73]

I have this exact machine. My biggest complaint is the weak brakes!

[@Adiline164]

Polaris could have the best machines , but for some reason always skimp out on the little things , like the cheap flimsy rack that feels like it’s gonna snap off , or how they took away the rear storage just to save money, oh and they also took away the a-arm guards , why not charge an extra $1000 bucks and fix the little things

[@ATVonDemand]

While we kind of agree with you, there are 10 people behind you waiting to complain about the increase in price.

[@Adiline164]

@@ATVonDemand at the end of the day it’s a business and they gotta go with what’s most profitable and not what’s most reliable , so I do understand why they do it , it just sucks cause I have always liked Polaris and I want them to be the best, but when you are talking about value for your money they are the best,

[@jaywinters2483]

Chassis is too big. That's why I went with the Rancher by Honda. (Oh,...bty,....I have Honda reliability.)

[@andres3012]

This the 4w I broke my wrist and collarbone in I don’t blame the 4w tho I blame my shitty driving

[@ATVonDemand]

Sorry to hear about your crash. Slow down, don't wreck and you get a lot more miles in.

[@jstang08]

The 450 has engine braking

[@rstlr73]

I've got this same machine and mine does not have engine braking.

[@Hutch_moto]

Shame they left off engine braking off a model that may be piloted by a less experienced adult rider

[@ATVonDemand]

Good point. We still think it would be a great beginner machine though. Especially considering most of us learned on ATVs or dirt bikes with clutches and manual transmissions

[@tittledieselperformancellc]

The engine braking is too rear biased due to lack of 4wd braking anyways so really your better off without it actually. EBS causes too many rear tire lockup issues and newer riders tend to wreck because of it

[@Hutch_moto]

@@tittledieselperformancellc interesting you mention that , I beleive I have witnessed that very thing , following a Polaris larger one believe 800 had all the bells and whistles, down very steep downhill , on a hatfield McCoy trail, back then I was on my trusty raptor 660 heavily set up for those trails , and half way down suddenly his rear wheels start chattering and he rapidly began to get out of control , luckily he was a sport quad rider normally and he got under control, scary to watch such a heavy machine rapidly descending like that , raptor being lighter and of course gears, clutch ,goodbrakes ,etc. Downhills are no big deal. But really validates what your saying ,cause I asked him did you have it in 4wheel all that? He reply yes yes , it held for a bit and all hell broke loose ,lol

[@tittledieselperformancellc]

@@ATVonDemand I can agree with that for the most part. The issue is when the beginners start riding hills and slick surfaces and let off the throttle locking up the rear end which can come around on you (on a steep hill) and catch a rock or root and flip posing a safety hazard. If polaris got there crap together and just allowed 4wd engine braking as standard which it should be then Id recommend it as well. The 450 you had for example is fine but the 570 EBS models is where the issue comes in. Mine nearly killed me and I was a pro rider for many years on a sheet of icy/snow on a cliff side. I just barely managed by applying throttle at the same time to keep the rear tires power applied and using the 4 wheel brake to even out the bias enough to save the bike and push away from the cliff the bike wanted to go towards. I do like polaris, I love the ride, I love the seat and ergo, the power per CC is great, parts are plentiful and storage is great....but as a mountain rider that flaw was my main concern. Maybe some day you can get a EBS model though I think 2019 it was reduced with a secondary helix change....not positive though. If you come across a 2017 570, take it for a ride on a slick hill with some off camber area and youll see the back end skid and step out on you. The drive by wire models also wont allow gas and brake for more then X amount of seconds before it cuts the throttle and gives a check engine code which is a bit of an issue as well.

[@tittledieselperformancellc]

@@Hutch_moto Exactly my point, you "demand" 4wd (as per their marketing) but the computer/mechanism releases 4wd when you let off the throttle. That in itself is not 4wd. You also cant park in 4wd either, Ive watched many many people try to get off on a hill just to watch the bike slide away in park (no mechanical brake applied on the handlebar) which caused the bike to hit a tree. That can also be a problem during transport as most people don't tie down their machines properly either, since all 4 wheels don't lock if the rear end hops on the trailer from bumps and pot holes in the road it can cause the bike to shift, on flatbed trailers it can come off the edge completely. Part of this is a computer related program but there is a small mechanism in the diff that works in part for the engine brake system called ADC. But regardless this is the only brand to have this type of thing happen and it poses a hazard in alot of situations since its not actually "on demand" by over riding the operator. Glad your friend was able to handle it, I watched many people wreck at hatfield and nearly all of them were on down hills with a polaris that didn't have ADC. Id love to have a little chat with the people at Polaris about some of their engineering....

[@qapsukalek]

These don't last long where i live surrounded by bering sea either honda or yamaha lasts long like my 16 kodiak 700 over 20,000 miles

[@ATVonDemand]

Wow! Sounds like that Kodiak really lasts. We would agree, the Japanese still haven't going on when it comes to long-term durability.

[@elderlopez8931]

nosirve sele mete el agua en la banda y se paraa no puedes ir a un pie de agua x que sele mete el agua estoy desepcionado mucho dinero y no bale la pena solo pudes andar donde no hayga agua y saves que abra agua en parte no me gusto c

[@yaseenbhat7346]

Hi

[@yaseenbhat7346]

My a v t 500cc

[@ATVonDemand]

That's plenty.

[@markcollins5026]

Man. nice but would have been better without the crappy music !

[@fishtailfuture]

Well I think I was going to get my girlfriend this is the first ATV until I heard no Angela baby first time user.

[@phantomcustom4773]

🤢

[@andreworbs]

Buy a Yamaha

[@Duckgods3371]

Polaris is trash I would rather a can am