2022 Polaris Sportsman 450 HO Walkaround

I finally upgraded from my 2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO, I recently purchased the 2022 Polaris Sportsman 450 HO. I initially was looking for a Sportsman 570, but I never had an issue of being underpowered with my old wheeler, and the 450 has about the same horsepower. In this video I will do a walkaround on the new Polaris 450 HO.

[@anthonyg6221]

I looked at one of these last year. I needed an ATV for plowing my private road (About 1/8th mile) and parking area. Local Dealer wanted $11k for the quad with winch and plow. I think I was stuck with the EPS model as it was all they had. I passed and found a lightly used 03 Suzuki Eiger for $2K. It only had 1160 miles and was like new. Even the original tires were still like new. Put hot Grips on it and its been a great machine. The Polaris was just too much for me, unfortunately.

[@After5Outdoors]

They've doubled in price. I bought a new one in 2013, $5700. 2022 $9400. It is pretty ridiculous

[@anthonyg6221]

@@After5Outdoors Yea, If they could have given me a basic machine 500cc 4x4 w/ winch and plow for $7k, maybe a bit more, out the door, I would have bought it. Everything has doubled over 10 years except my pay 🤣🤣

[@After5Outdoors]

@anthonyg6221 I hear you there

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

I own a 2013 sportsman 500ho. cant say enough good things about it. almost 7800 miles..BULLET PROOF!!! ! AM THINKING 570 trail next . only after this one dies which is hopefully 2 years or so !!

[@After5Outdoors]

I had a white 2013 Sportsman H.O. it's only issue was starting in the winter. 7800 miles is incredible!!

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

i use mine to plow snow in the winter thats all.. i have a new skidoo for winter besides atvs are not winter machines!

[@After5Outdoors]

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[@LivinMNOutdoors]

Glad they moved the battery. It was a pain to access before.

[@After5Outdoors]

sure was

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[@LivinMNOutdoors]

Great review. Hope she serves you well.

[@After5Outdoors]

Me too buddy!

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Great review brother! I love my Ranger with the EFI! I've always been a Polaris fan! Good luck with everything my friend!

[@After5Outdoors]

Hope it's as reliable as the others I've had!

[@rzl07375]

So actually driving the wheeler, how does the power feel vs the older 500 you had

[@After5Outdoors]

Sorry for the delay, YT held your comment for review... I think that actually the 500 felt a bit snappier, but not by alot. I do like this model a bit better, I think this one rides a bit better, the big thing for me is this one should start in low temps and have better electrical output. So far I think they are very comparible.

[@dbigatti]

Very helpful information... thank you!!

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks!!

[@jaywinters2483]

They got rid of: Storage box, brush guards. Obviously they are trying to make for cheaper. Reduces the value of Polaris. Not sure I want one now.

[@hawkman302]

I will keep the 2003 version. Seems like they went cheaper.

[@After5Outdoors]

Compared to my 2010 and 13 that I had, I think they are pretty comparable. There are some things I can pick apart, but overall mechanically I think these will be pretty durable, time will tell.

[@Kurtiscald]

They didn’t change anything from 2021 😅

[@After5Outdoors]

If I said they did I was mistaken

[@aurafilms773]

Very informative , thanks ! My 450 EPS just arrived at the dealer late last week. Don't forget to make that video about the oil change and service maintenance !!

[@After5Outdoors]

I most certainly will, I will likely put together an oil change video in about a month or so! Thanks for checking it out And enjoy your wheeler!

[@gatorunleashed275]

Outstanding review best I've seen. I'm considering one of these machines though can't find one, can't find anything for that matter.

[@After5Outdoors]

Thank You. I actually got pretty lucky I found this one, a guy won it on a raffle and didn't want it, he traded it in for a new lawn mower.... I happened to walk into the dealership that day.

[@gatorunleashed275]

@@After5Outdoors Lol that's awesome enjoy and be safe.

[@After5Outdoors]

Will do...

[@ALs-Outdoors]

That thing actually has more storage than my side by side. If I use all 4 seats I cant really store anything. You would love riding that Polaris at my farm its steep in places but I keep the trails in good shape.

[@After5Outdoors]

If gas werent so high, love to ride on those trails! Too bad we are 1000 miles apart!

[@ALs-Outdoors]

@@After5Outdoors welcome anytime

[@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379]

Very good idea on the battery placement. I don't have a Polaris, but do drive a Honda. Are tracks in the future for that rig?

[@dankrogstad6238]

Doesn’t have the HP to power a set of tracks

[@After5Outdoors]

I doubt I'll put tracks on it. They're so expensive

[@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379]

@@After5Outdoors yeah about the same cost as a new four wheeler.

[@After5Outdoors]

Pretty close!

[@shannonludwick5738]

I had a 330 Polaris 700 Polaris 800 Polaris 500 ranger I had to 500 Polaris trail machines and now we have 2 570s is 2016 one 2019 weeride trails every may 8 days Straight awesome presentation for what you get from a Polaris it's a good deal everybody has opinions on what they want

[@user-nl6lt3ls4n]

Looks nice. I like the new screen. All the upgrades I see why price goes up. Kinda like vehicles. Hope to ride one sometime just like yours.

[@After5Outdoors]

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[@chrisd3549]

I have a 2022 450 HO, great machine, not underpowered. I get 30 MPG on county roads. The top speed is around 58 to 61mph. The speed limiter is set at 61mph.

[@After5Outdoors]

So far I'm getting 18.5 mpg, Not quite sure on top speed yet, waiting to hit 100 miles before I open it up. Most of my riding conditions are in wooded areas checking trail cams etc.

[@ravincathomestead-cecilia2894]

Wow Nice

[@After5Outdoors]

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[@rickburoker6720]

My 7 yr old is currently on a Sportsman 110. I'm looking ahead a few years for a future upgrade....... great video to by the way.

[@After5Outdoors]

Ill be putting out the 6 month review hear soon. So far this machine has been good to me!

[@pauloehmen1665]

Great over view 👍still have my 97 with the old fashion U joints as long as you keep them greased they stand up well .And no torn boots .like any wheeler or woman sooner or later they are going to give you some problems 😉

[@After5Outdoors]

Truer words never spoken!!!!!

[@Outdooracademe]

Nice review. That's a sharp looking machine.

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@curtiscollins2174]

Very nice. Good review. God bless

[@After5Outdoors]

Hey I really appreciate it! God bless you as well!!

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

They definitely make quality machines Cody! It would probably be my next choice when mine finally craps out 😊👌👍👍 great overview buddy!

[@After5Outdoors]

Right on!

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

@Crocodiletears oh man, thanks for the heads up brother 👌

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Great review, Cody. Congrats on the new machine.

[@After5Outdoors]

Thank You!

[@RaisedOutdoors]

Nice wheeler!

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks guys!

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

Nice review. That’s a nice one

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@LivinMNOutdoors]

First

[@After5Outdoors]

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[@SWCFLORIDA]

Great review.

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks!

[@brycepiche205]

I like it

[@After5Outdoors]

Me too buddy!

[@Dabrant29]

I have a budget of about 5000$ Trying to figure out if I should just get a new one or if that is enough for a really nice used one. Thoughts?

[@After5Outdoors]

Well...honestly it depends on the previous owner, and what you intend to use it for, if you live in a cold climate, highly recommend fuel injection. My 2013 didn't start if it was about 10 Fahrenheit or colder. Or if you plan to plow snow with it, the lights will dim as the older ones didn't have the electrical output. Some guys liked the 570s between 2014 and 19 and some didn't. It really depends on alot of different things but those were big selling points for me. A new 450 is gonna be about 9k with power steering and probably about 8k without, out the door with taxes and all. Hope this helps

[@Dabrant29]

@@After5Outdoors It does, In your experience- Can you Negotiate an ATV Like a Car ? Or is there no flexibility at all- I am just curious iF i keep saving if I get close to the 7-8k mark if they move at all maybe when new models come out etc

[@After5Outdoors]

@@Dabrant29 it's a pretty set price. I don't think you'll get em to move. That price is for a 450, a 570 will be even more

[@irregularrex4004]

At first I was like, fish finder? On an ATV? O duh he does ice fishing. 😅

[@After5Outdoors]

🤣Yes sir

[@cmnoutdoors9751]

as a owner of a 09 sportsman 500 now looking for a new ATV. I appreciate the honest review especially the negatives. so many people tend to focus only on the positive especially after spending a lot of money.... but sharing the negatives helps keep everything in perspective

[@After5Outdoors]

I'll tell you what I think of a product straight up every time

[@michaeljohnston9093]

I have a 2021, same model just blue, and I love mine, they also now sell a underseat storage bad that takes the space of the old rear storagr and you access it from the front at the back of the seat, and might actually have a little more room and keeps it hidden, also added a small tool box to the front, small enough so the light still shines over

[@After5Outdoors]

They needed to figure something out for storage..

[@shaneedwards367]

Congratulations

[@After5Outdoors]

Thank you sir!

[@jeffjackson5331]

Nice

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@After5Outdoors you are very welcome

[@danr97123]

I watched your video twice and then went out and bought a 2023 570. You have one of the most informative videos on these Sportsman ATVs. Thanks!

[@After5Outdoors]

I really appreciate that. I was hoping to help someone out who was in the market to purchase one. Hope you enjoy yours!!!

[@toddconstable1265]

Just bought mine. Mainly for plowing snow. How well does a 450 push snow?

[@After5Outdoors]

Well I haven't got a plow for this one. But plowed with my 500 H.O. they are similar in HP so I think it will be just fine

[@michaeljohnston9093]

I have a plow on mine and I was very impressed with how good it plows snow

[@After5Outdoors]

@Michael Johnston I bought the 55 inch poly plow. It pushes like crazy

[@brentste-croix9721]

The winch is better higher keeps it cleaner

[@After5Outdoors]

I remember on the 2010 I had, the winch was considerably higher, almost to the top of the front rack

[@claudhenrysmoot7957]

Is the lack of engine braking a big disadvantage?

[@After5Outdoors]

To me it doesn't matter, to others it may

[@dankruger2890]

we just bought 450 for the wife and the 570 is very aggressive engine braking for a slower - beginner rider. the 450 feels better at slower speeds

[@jeffjackson5331]

These are just my opinions folks. That fuel fill location is in a very dangerous location unless i am seeing it wrong. You should never have fuel fumes below electronics. Sweet looking machine though. Congrats Cody, i hope it serves you well.

[@After5Outdoors]

There are a couple drawbacks, that is sure one!