Polaris Sportsman 550 vs Tomberlin SDX-600 IRS ATV (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 550stacks up against the Tomberlin SDX-600 IRS ATV. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman 550 | Tomberlin SDX-600 IRS ATV |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Price | $7,499 | — |
| Engine | 549 cc | 552 cc |
| Torque | — | 46 Nm |
| Weight | 329 kg | 358 kg |
| Seat height | 37 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Tires | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Polaris Sportsman 550 vs Tomberlin SDX-600 IRS ATV — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 550 and the Tomberlin SDX-600 IRS ATV usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 550 brings its published horsepower in a 329 kg package, while the Tomberlin SDX-600 IRS ATV counters with its own power figure at 358 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: