All about the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 ATV
There are plenty of great ATVs on the market, with a wide range of makes and models designed to match your skill level and riding style. If you’re a beginner, you might want something less powerful to help you stay in control and build confidence. On the other hand, if you rely on your ATV as a workhorse around your property or farm, you’ll likely need a model with enough power to haul tools and materials—especially in areas that are hard to access with standard vehicles. To give you insight into what’s available, we’re spotlighting one of the most popular quads on the market—the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000.
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Sportsman Specifications
The base Sportsman XP 1000 measures 83.25 inches (211.4 centimeters) long, 47.6 inches (120.9 centimeters) wide, and 50.75 inches (128.9 centimeters) tall. That’s a little under seven feet in length, just under four feet wide, and stands just a bit over four feet tall, with a seat height of 37 inches (94 centimeters). The estimated dry weight is right around 900 pounds (408 kilograms). The Hunt Edition weighs in slightly heavier at 920 pounds (417 kilograms).
It has a 90-horsepower ProStar engine, on-demand all-wheel drive, high-output LED pod and headlights, multi-selection electronic power steering (EPS), a 1,500-pound towing capacity, 12 inches of ground clearance, a lock-and-ride cargo system with six gallons of dry storage (four gallons in the front and two in the rear), six moveable tie-down points, sealed high-clearance arched dual A-arms, a premium cut-and-sew seat, and a 360-pound rack capacity.
Trim Packages
There are two trim packages available for the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000. The Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate comes in Turbo Silver and includes a seven-inch display powered by RIDE COMMAND, 27-inch Duro tires and 14-inch aluminum wheels, a 3,500-pound Polaris HD winch with synthetic rope and auto stop, a front Ultimate Series bumper, and RIDE COMMAND+ connected vehicle services.
The Sportsman XP 1000 Hunt Edition comes in Polaris Pursuit Camo and includes 26-inch PXT tires and 14-inch aluminum wheels, a 3,500-pound Polaris HD winch with synthetic rope, front and rear Ultimate Series bumpers, Kolpin mount, gun boot and Rhino grips, hand and thumb warmers, LED rear work light, and front and rear steel rack extenders.
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Polaris History
Polaris found its claim to fame for building a vehicle that could travel through snow. Edgar Hetteen, described by the Snowmobile Hall of Fame as the father of the snowmobile, started a company with his brother Allan and another man named David Johnson in Roseau, Minnesota, called Hetteen Hoist and Derrick. The company was renamed Polaris Industries, Inc. in 1954 and released its first production snowmobile in 1955.
They began building ATVs in 1985 with the release of the Trail Boss and Scrambler, becoming the first American company to enter the ATV market, which was dominated by Japanese manufacturers at the time. In 1995, they introduced the Sportsman, which was the first 4×4 ATV with an automatic transmission.
Polaris introduced Victory Motorcycles in 1997 (which continued production until 2017) and later acquired Indian Motorcycles in 2011. They also produced personal watercraft from 1994 to 2004.
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If you want to get your hands on a great ATV like the Sportsman XP 1000, ATV Trader has the largest online selection of new and used quads. If you need to sell your current machine to make room in the garage for something new, we can help with that, too. In the meantime, keep your eyes open for future Spotlight blog posts from us on other great ATVs on the market.
Barrett Baker
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