ATVUtility
2027 Polaris Sportsman 500
499cc Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsPolaris Sportsman 500 vs Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
2027 Polaris Sportsman 500 vs 2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi: 33 vs 34 hp, 499 cc vs 493 cc, 773 lb dry vs 695 lb dry, $6,999 vs $8,379. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
493cc Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$8,379
View full specsAt a glance
More power33 hpvs34 hpKingQuad 500AXi wins
Lower price$6,999vs$8,379Sportsman 500 wins
Weight773 lb dryvs695 lb dryKingQuad 500AXi wins
Bigger engine499 ccvs493 ccSportsman 500 wins
Ground clearance11.5 invs10.2 inSportsman 500 wins
Towing1,350 lbvs1,322 lbSportsman 500 wins
Across measured specs the Sportsman 500 leads in 4 categories and the KingQuad 500AXi in 3. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Sportsman 500 uses a 499 cc single-cylinder (prostar sohc) with about 33 hp, while the KingQuad 500AXi uses a 493 cc single-cylinder (ohc, 4-valve) with about 34 hp. The KingQuad 500AXi has the power edge (34 hp vs 33 hp). The KingQuad 500AXi is lighter at 695 lb (vs 773 lb). At $6,999 the Sportsman 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Sportsman 500 Polaris · 2027 View | KingQuad 500AXi Suzuki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 499 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC) | Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 33 hp | 34 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PVT) | Quadmatic automatic V-belt CVT (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | AWD | Selectable 2WD / 4WD / locked 4WD with torque-sensing limited-slip front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 773 lb (351 kg) | 695 lb (315 kg) |
| Overall width | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) | 50.6 in (128.5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) | 10.2 in (25.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 4.6 gal (17.4 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,350 lb (612 kg) | 1,322 lb (600 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,999 | $8,379 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.