2006 Polaris Indy 500

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2006 Polaris Indy 500 Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Trail
BASE MSRP(US)  $5,699.00
Dealers  Polaris Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Polaris®
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valve Configuration  Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)  72 / 2.84
Stroke (mm/in)  60 / 2.36
Displacement (cc/ci)  488 / 29.8
Starter  Pull
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Injected
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  2
Carburetor Size (mm)  38
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Reverse  No
Hi / Low Range  No
Clutch Brand  P-85
Throttle Type  Thumb
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  Phantom™
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Independent Trailing Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)  10 / 254
Front Suspension Brand Name  EDGE
Front Stabilizer Bar  No
Adjustment Type  Shock Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)  13.9 / 353.1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  EDGE
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Brand  Nitrex
Front Shock Absorber Type  Gas Shock
Coil Over Shock  Yes
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  Fox®
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Gas Shock
Center Shock Absorber Brand  Nitrex
Center Shock Absorber Type  Gas Shock
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  9.42
Width (in/mm)  48 / 1219.2
Height (in/mm)  46 / 1168.4
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1079.5
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1079.5
Length (ft/ft)  9
Length (ft/in)  5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  469 / 212.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  11.8 / 44.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.04
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Frame Brand  EDGE
Floor Board Location  Driver
Skid Resistant  Yes
Tunnel Braces  No
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Snow Guard  Yes
Handlebars  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Ski Material  Composite
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Carbide
Instrumentation:  
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Trail
Manufacturer Country  USA
Parent Company  Polaris
Display Name  Indy 500
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Drive Line:  
Track Length (in/mm)  121 / 3073.4
Track Width (in/mm)  15 / 381
Lug Height (in/mm)  0.82 / 20.8
Number Of Tracks  1
Glass:  
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Heated  No
Height  Mid
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver
Adjustable  Yes
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  Yes
Decal Kit  Standard

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Indy 500 Great Entry Sled
By Pat Wager(Owner), Nov. 1, 2008
I bought a 2006 Indy 500 as a left over in the spring of 07.Rode it 960 miles last season. Sled rode great, handled great, only had 1 problem with it, it fouled a set of plugs @ 900 miles. This was the only issue that I had. It is a little slow off the line & top speed was about 85. Ride is ver... Read Full Review

 

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Wow, what a great machine
By Luke (Owner), May. 12, 2011
Bought this used this winter had about 3700 miles on it. It was owned by an older gentlemen who said it was his wifes machine. This has been a great machine. great suspension and the fit and finish is much better than earlier years edge chassis. It has good power for an entry level, definitly no... Read Full Review

 

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