2022 Polaris Sportsman 450 First Ride

I don't talk about it, I just get on it and start riding. This is the first ATV that I've owned since a 1999 Honda 300. So far I'm pleased. It has plenty of power and is very practical. Enjoy the engine noises and views of the scenery!

[@dansolomon8164]

I bought mine brand new in 2020 same color, it has been a great machine, I have been in this sport since 1984 owned multiple multiple machines this is my favorite, you young guys don't know what it's like to ride a quad with no suspension 37 years ago LOL

[@loveronthesunid]

Very nice ATV you got there I had a 2007 Polaris sportsman 400 years ago it was excellent

[@Bluecollarboys648]

Just bought 1 love mine

[@rwb409]

I got a 450 utility in 21 , added the winch and rear bumper , it's a peppy machine and works great for my riding style , my biggest gripe is the fuel fill. My last atv was a arctic cat 400, 8000 miles on it , still runs but it's tired

[@andyw513]

This was my first ATV in years. So far I have nothing negative to say about it. Great machine.

[@grgames8606]

I also have another question, when you bought it did they ask u if u wanted to equip the utility, which comes with steel front and rear racks as well as a steel front bumper? It would have been roughly $380 CAD.

[@andyw513]

They asked if I wanted a winch because the mount was already there, but I told them I may add them later on. I wish I would have got them now lol

[@Gamebit450]

Just picked EPS one up for my mom she was rippin around the dealership . Odd they did not call this a 500 considering its what a 499cc lol,...... Reminds me of my old 2007 sportsman 450.

[@andyw513]

It's been a little over a year now since I got mine and I still love it. It's even easy to handle

[@mirekbrdek4350]

hi, thanks for the beautiful shots of the drive through the countryside? what is the fuel consumption of the 450? Cheers Mirek Czech Republic

[@andyw513]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it! As far as fuel usage goes, I can ride for a full afternoon on one tank and possibly longer because I ride slow and use less throttle. I can't complain about gas usage though, this thing is a beast.

[@jakecabral9463]

I'm picking mine up on Thursday. This didn't help my excitement a single bit... LOL

[@BigG344]

I'm picking my new 2023 450 H.O up tomorrow. What's the proper break in procedure for these? I currently have a 2014 Sportsman 400 H.O which I bought used so I never had to break one in. I assume it's standard like most engines? Slow/mid speeds for a heat cycle then higher speeds for the next?

[@andyw513]

I'm guessing the 23's are similar, but I just gradually accelerated more to break mine in and gradually increased the terrain until the hours started climbing. I never really mistreat mine, so I tried to keep it out of strains until after the initial service, but all in all I think gradually using the features should work nice. Hope you enjoy that thing! Love to see a video!

[@brodypilcher3643]

How has the bike been doing since you got it?…I looked at a couple today and pretty sure gonna go with the Polaris 450 just curious on any issues

[@andyw513]

I love it after almost a year. It takes me where I need to go and always is reliable. I can't ask for anything more.

[@timalmich1964]

So is the 450 big enough for trails rocks steep grades mud. Does it come with power steering?

[@andyw513]

The factory tires do decent in a lot of mud. It also seems balanced pretty well for rocks and some climbing. Mine didn't come with power steering but I believe it can be added on. I personally don't think it needs it because steering is quite smooth.

[@Hunterlikesraggeddiesels]

I’ve had mine screaming through trails at 60 mile an hour 😅

[@andyw513]

Nice!

[@wolfgangresch1650]

💪💪💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JarrettMercer]

How’s it holding up? Any issues?

[@andyw513]

This thing still runs like a top. I've greased it and changed the oil, aside from that I'd still give it an A+

[@MyTrey666]

Looks like going up the back side of Old House on the old commisary side...am i right?

[@andyw513]

They look almost the same! This was in Turkey Creek after they did all the gas well work. I was just thinking about how some roads look similar.