2006 Polaris Predator 500

2006 Polaris Predator 500 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$6,199
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Predator 500
Year
2006
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
99.2 / 3.91
Stroke (mm/in)
64.6 / 2.55
Displacement (cc/ci)
499 / 30.4
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
42
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.4 / 1.6 / 1.3 / 1.1 / 0.9
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Tire Diameter (in)
21
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
20
Tire Brand
Maxxis®
Front Tire Width
7
Front Wheel Diameter
10
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Wheel Diameter
9
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® Razr PR 21 X 7-10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® Razr PR 20 X 11-9
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
10 / 254
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
11 / 279
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Brand
PRO Steering (Polaris Rider Optimized)
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
5.96
Width (in/mm)
47.5 / 1206
Height (in/mm)
45 / 1143
Wheelbase (in/mm)
50.5 / 1283
Turning Radius (ft)
5.6
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.5 / 114
Length (ft/ft)
5
Length (ft/in)
11.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
415 / 188.2
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
645 / 292
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.25 / 12.3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.22
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32 / 813
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Predator 500
    By walt Brewster (I am an Owner) on Jul 19, 2015

    I bought a predator 500 in2007 and then it was faster than any thing on the dunes was never beat. well it's 2015 and it still runs great I have changed the front sprocket to a 13 and still beat all the other quads 700's and Banchees and anyone who likes power should have one ,I;am 63 years old and ...

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  • Extremely impressed with performance.
    By Kaleb Judkins (I am an Owner) on Aug 20, 2013

    I love this machine! With my FMF exhaust, I tear up any part of sand mountain faster than most of the machines there. Sounds great, handles amazing, and can pop one sweet wheelie. I guarantee that you will be satisfied with the purchase of this machine!

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  • Predator 500
    By Nathan (I am an Owner) on Nov 04, 2011

    I have a 2006 polaris predator 500. It is a nice quad i would recamaned that you get one. I have put alot of money into my quad. I have a 13 tooth sprocket on the front, have a stage two hot cam, bored .30 over, it is jetted and has a bigger carb on it. very fun and fast quad. Every one i race wit ...

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  • really good thing
    By anthony (I am an Owner) on Apr 22, 2011

    the polaris predator 500 is a really good quad got lots of power i think polaris did real well on this design even though the discontinued the engine because the outlaw is the same thing but with a ktm 525 cc engine on it but still have 48 hp more power than honda,yamaha,suzuki. and i have ridin ...

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