2008 SPORTSMAN 300
2008 Sportsman 300

Features
  • Independent rear suspension
  • On-Demand AWD
  • Instrumentation
  • Storage
  • Liquid-cooled 300cc Engine
Specs
Engine Type
Engine 4-stroke
Displacement 299 cc
Carburetion 34mm CV Mikuni
Cooling Air/Oil
Starting Electric w/recoil back-up
Drivetrain
Final Drive Shaft
Transmission F/N/R
Drive System Automatic PVT, 2WD/AWD
EBS (Engine Braking System) Standard
Active Descent Control N/A
Suspension
Front Suspension MacPherson strut with 7"/17.8cm travel in/cm
Rear Suspension Fully Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar, 8 in / 20.3 cm travel with adjustable Preload
Brakes
Front Brakes Single-lever hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes Hydraulic rear foot brake
Tires/Wheels
Front Tires 22x7-12
Rear Tires 22x10-12
Wheels Stamped Steel
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase 46/116.8 in/cm
Dry Weight 550 lb/249.5 kg./ 520 lb./235.9 kg.
Length/Width/Height 72 in, 182.9 cm / 42 in, 106.7 cm / 45.5 in, 115.6 cm
Seat Height 32/81.3 in/cm
Ground Clearance 9/20.3 in/cm
Fuel Capacity 4.5 / 17 U.S. gallons/L
Front-Rack Capacity 70/31.8 lbs/kg
Rear-Rack Capacity 100/45.4 lbs/kg
Hitch Std Receiver
Hitch Towing Capacity 750/340.2 lbs/kg
Braked Trailer Towing Capacity 1,213/550 lbs/kg
Instrumentation
  Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tripmeter, Hourmeter, N/R Lights, Fuel Gauge
Colors
  Indy Red, Sage Green
MSRP
MSRP (US$) Standard: $4,899
Polaris ATVs with engine sizes larger than 90cc may not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age. ATVs with 89cc engines may not be ridden by anyone under 12 years of age. ATVs with 49cc engines may not be ridden by anyone under 6 years of age. All riders under 16 should ride with adult supervision. All riders should take a safety course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call 1-800-342-3764. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride on public roads, always avoid paved surfaces. Never carry passengers, except on the Sportsman X2 in 2-Up mode. Never engage in stunt driving. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speeds. Be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Remember, ATV riding is more fun when you play by the rules. All ATVs in action photography ridden by professional drivers in designated off-road areas.
 
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