When Polaris Industries created the first automatic ATV in 1985, it was not a big jump from its previous product, the snowmobile. Since 1954, Polaris had been perfecting its techniques to create the most advanced snowmobile engineering. When Polaris moved over to all-terrain vehicles 30 years later, Polaris engineers were able to apply their extensive snowmobile experience to the ATV.

Since then, Polaris has become a leader in ATV innovation. Polaris ATVs are powerful and rugged, perfect for extreme recreation and for on-the-job towing. One of the most popular Polaris ATVs is the Sportsman. There are at least eight different Polaris Sportsman models, and they come in a wide variety of colors--ranging from utilitarian green and black to flashy black and red.

The Polaris Sportsman is known to master the roughest landscape and plow through mud and swamps. This Polaris ATV is also useful in snowy conditions. The Sportsman features powerful 4x4 suspension, so there are few obstacles it can't conquer. The Sportsman has a 1,225-pound towing capacity and can carry 270 pounds on its rack.

Polaris Sportsman riders really appreciate the four-wheel drive system included with this ATV. If the back wheels are spinning for more than 1/5 of a rotation, the bike automatically converts power to the front tires. This is a real advantage for riders who get themselves stuck in difficult situations. Many of the Sportsman models also offer on-demand all-wheel drive, which means the rider can engage or disengage the all-wheel drive while riding.