2026 Polaris® Sportsman 450 H.O. Base

Retail Price

$8,299.00

Information

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.

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Highlights

  • Jackson, Kentucky
  • 2026
  • Polaris®
  • Sportsman 450 H.O. Base
  • Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H in-line shifting
  • Available

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Polaris®
  • Sportsman 450 H.O.
  • Base
  • Utility
  • ProStar 4-stroke SOHC single cylinder
  • 499 cc
  • 499 cc Liquid
  • 33 hp
  • Electronic fuel injection / 340 CCA
  • One-touch on-demand AWD/2WD
  • Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H in-line shifting
  • Sealed MacPherson strut
  • Sealed dual A-arm, IRS
  • 8.2" (20.8 cm)
  • 9.5" (24.1 cm)
  • Single lever, 3-wheel hydraulic disc with hydraulic rear foot brake
  • Single lever, 3-wheel hydraulic disc with hydraulic rear foot brake
  • Park in-transmission / lockable hand lever
  • 12" (30.5 cm) steel
  • 25 x 8-12 489
  • 25 x 10-12 489
  • 11.5" (29 cm)
  • 83" x 48" x 47" (210.8 x 121.9 x 119.4 cm)
  • 33.25" (84.5 cm)
  • 50.5" (128.3 cm)
  • Standard 1.25" (3.2 cm) receiver
  • 4.5 gal (17.0 L)
  • 485 lbs. (220 kg)
  • 1
  • 90 lbs. (40.8 kg)
  • 180 lbs. (81.6 kg)
  • 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
  • 699 lbs. (317 kg)
  • 739 lbs. (335 kg)
  • Sage Green, Ghost Gray
  • Halogen pod and bumper lights, triple 50-W high beams, dual 50-W low beams, single LED brake light/taillight
  • Lock & Ride-compatible 5 gal (18.9L) front dry storage
  • Saddle seat
  • All-digital gauge: speedometer, odometer, tachometer, two tripmeters, hour meter, gear indicator, fuel gauge, AWD indicator, volt meter, coolant temperature, hi-temp light