Reliable all-terrain vehicles Sokol are produced from auto parts

The manufacturer Polaris specializes in the serial production of various motorcycles, which includes both snowmobiles and ATVs. Now the range of ATVs includes a very large number of types intended for specific applications. For touring riding, the manufacturer provided the Polaris SPORTSMAN TOURING 500 model. One of the main differences between this ATV and most others is the location of the passenger seat; here it is installed immediately behind the driver’s seat. The passenger seat has a comfortable backrest. The model also includes adjustable footrests. All this together provides not only excellent ride comfort, but also a fairly high level of safety. In addition, it is necessary to highlight the design of the seat itself, which provides excellent visibility of the area for both the driver and the passenger.

But this is not all that distinguishes this ATV from many analogues. In order to ensure improved performance, the manufacturer has endowed the equipment with the following technological features:

1. All-wheel drive with automatic engagement.
2. 500 cc power plant, complemented by a carburetor fuel system and liquid cooling. The motor also has quite good torque.
3. Rear suspension with A-shaped arms, thanks to which a high smoothness and, accordingly, comfort is achieved.
4. The motor provides both electric and manual starting.
5. There is an electric power steering mechanism.

When developing the Polaris Touring 500 model, many little things were also taken into account. For example, the engine radiator was mounted much higher than the chassis of the ATV and tilted slightly back. This solution made it possible to prevent the radiator from clogging with dirt when driving off-road.

The stability of the ATV has been positively affected by the new EBS braking system. This system includes hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels. The brakes are controlled by a special brake lever, but if you need to brake only the rear wheels, then a pedal is also provided here. In addition, the high stability of the equipment is also due to the extended wheelbase in combination with the displacement of the power plant to the rear. The offset itself was made not only to improve stability, but also to install the seat, since the two-seater seat required just such an arrangement.

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The Polaris SPORTSMAN TOURING 500 ATV showed excellent performance when driving over difficult terrain and rough terrain. The equipment goes over uneven surfaces as smoothly as possible and is able to cope even with very difficult obstacles. All this was achieved through:

1. High ground clearance of 280 millimeters.
2. Large wheels with stamped steel rims and tires 25x8-12 at the front and 25x11-12 at the rear.
3. A powerful winch HD 2500, which is already included in the standard equipment of the ATV.
4. Improved rear suspension with vertical and horizontal travel.

The Polaris Touring 500 handles well on fairly steep slopes, water and mud obstacles, as well as in forest debris and boulders. Thanks to this, the technique has gained the greatest popularity among fishermen and hunters, since the machine is ideal for these purposes. But still, it should not be ruled out that the model is also used by tourists and lovers of extreme recreation. The standard equipment has front and rear luggage racks that can support loads weighing up to 122 kilograms. A fuel tank with a volume of 15.5 liters is installed, which ensures long-term operation of the ATV without stopping to refuel.

The instrument panel of the model is presented in the form of a digital display. It is equipped with a tachometer, speedometer, odometer, travel mode indicator, hour meter, and battery overheat indicator.

Specifications

Power point:

1. Number of cylinders – 1.
2. Working volume – 500 cubic meters.
3. Rated output power is 39 horsepower/29 kilowatts (at 5500 rpm).
4. The highest torque is 56 newtons per meter (at 4250 rpm).
5. Number of camshafts – 1.
6. The camshaft location is overhead (SOHC).
7. Number of valves – 2.
8. Type of cooling system – liquid.
9. Type of lubrication system – oil bath.
10. Type of fuel system – carburetor.
11. Recommended fuel is AI-92.
12. The type of ignition system is contactless electronically controlled (CDI).
13. Starting system type: electric starter.

Chassis:

1. Drive type – full.
2. Transmission system type – variator.
3. Frame type: tubular steel.
4. Clutch type – centrifugal automatic.
5. Front suspension type – independent McPherson with horizontal and vertical travel.
6. Rear suspension type - independent with A-shaped arms with horizontal and vertical travel.
7. The front suspension travel is 208 millimeters.
8. Rear suspension travel is 222 millimeters.
9. Front wheel tires – 25x8-12.
10. Rear wheel tires – 25x11-12.
11. Front disc type: stamped steel.
12. Rear disc type: stamped steel.
13. Front brake type: hydraulic disc.
14. Rear brake type: hydraulic disc.
15. Power steering type – electric.

Dimensions:

1. Structural length – 2184 millimeters.
2. The structural width is 1219 millimeters.
3. Structural height – 1219 millimeters.
4. Seat height – 857 millimeters.
5. Wheelbase length -1448 millimeters.
6. The lowest ground clearance is 279 millimeters.
7. The smallest turning radius is 3200 millimeters.

Other characteristics:

1. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.5 liters.
2. The maximum weight of cargo transported on the front trunk is 51 kilograms.
3. The maximum weight of cargo transported on the rear trunk is 71 kilograms.
4. The curb weight of the ATV is 335.7 kilograms.

Device and design features

The history of technology development began more than 10 years ago, when Alexey Pozdeev began assembling a prototype of a machine capable of moving over rough terrain. The first modification was equipped with a space frame made of steel pipes, which houses an inline 4-cylinder engine from a Toyota Vitz. With a working volume of 997 cm³, the unit developed 69 hp. and was characterized by increased elasticity (thanks to the use of a variable valve timing system). An automatic transmission with several operating modes was also borrowed from Vitz.

The snow and swamp-going vehicle developed speeds of up to 80 km/h on hard ground, but the designer considered the traction characteristics to be low. The next prototype was equipped with a Toyota 1NZ-FE gasoline in-line engine, which featured a cylinder volume increased to 1497 cm³ and developed a power of 109 hp. With. The power plant with an automatic transmission was removed from the “donor” - a Toyota Vitz passenger car. The motor is characterized by increased up to 11 units. compression ratio allowing the use of gasoline with an octane rating of 95 and higher. Later, the modernized Sokol Pro swamp rover was released.

Torque is transmitted by cardan shafts to solid axles from Suzuki crossovers, which are mounted on modified leaf springs from the Gazelle light-duty truck. Elements with hinges were excluded from the suspension design, which had a negative impact on handling, but increased the reliability of the chassis. The absence of protruding arms allows you to move along forest roads without the risk of parts being torn off due to impacts on logs or cobblestones lying on the ground.

Hydraulic power steering and pump are mounted on the engine. Instead of a standard car steering wheel, motorcycle-type levers were used, which required modification of the gearbox. The all-terrain vehicles retain disc brakes with a hydraulic drive and a vacuum booster. The designer offers the installation of OI-47 tires from trucks; it is possible to use IP-184 tires (differing in a tread width reduced to 400 mm). The outer diameter of the wheels does not depend on the width of the treadmill and is 1100 mm.

Price

The cost of a Polaris SPORTSMAN TOURING 500 ATV from an official dealer and without mileage now varies from 330 thousand rubles to 380 thousand Russian rubles. The final cost, as a rule, is influenced by the year of production and equipment, which often includes camouflage coloring in addition to additional equipment.

For used equipment, the current price ranges from 250 thousand rubles to 325 thousand Russian rubles. In this case, in addition to the year of production, the price may vary depending on the mileage and technical condition.

Reviews

1. I purchased this device new for 340 thousand rubles. My configuration had everything basic, but this was quite enough for regular driving through the forest. The ATV engine is very good. He is durable and quite powerful. I was also pleased with the dynamics, the model accelerates very easily, and the presence of a passenger does not affect the dynamics in any way, which I especially liked. I didn’t find any significant shortcomings in the model during the entire period of use, but there were still some electrical problems that were solved, probably, in about 20 minutes. I’ve been riding it for more than 2 years, both for fishing and just around the neighborhood.
2. Several of my friends often go on ATV rides. I even had the chance to participate a couple of times, albeit as a passenger. After the last time, I myself came up with the idea of ​​acquiring such equipment. When choosing, I came across Polaris and was very interested in something. I ended up buying a used one in decent condition. The first couple of weeks the ATV was really a lot of fun, but then it came down to repairs. In principle, this process did not cause any particular difficulties, but after 600 kilometers after repair it began to stall on its own. I tried almost everything, but nothing worked

Blitz test of the all-terrain vehicle "Falcon": engine from Corolla, axles from Jimny

Initially, this was supposed to be a serious analytical article about a simple self-taught mechanic who managed to build a unique ATV from scratch. He even managed to organize production and open an assembly branch in Yakutia! That’s where we sent our correspondent, but this Homer, instead of the usual report, wrote an entire “Iliad” with a branching plot. However, what we tell you, read for yourself.

"Right-handed." The Tale of a Siberian mechanic and his steel “Falcon”

Characters:

Alexey Pozdeev - “Right-handed”, inventor from Siberia Nikolay Alekseev - director of the branch Igor Lesin - happy owner Volodya Popov - humble servant of the pen

Yakutsk

When our correspondent Vladimir first saw photographs of the Falcon, he thought it was photoshopped - the rider looked too disproportionate against the background of the ATV. And having taken a closer look, he couldn’t believe his eyes a second time—his native Yakutsk was unmistakably visible in the surrounding landscape.

“...when I first saw the pictures of the Falcon, I thought it was photoshopped”

The phone book was rummaged through, six hands were shaken, and after just three hours Volodya, full of anticipation, went to the show of an all-terrain vehicle with an unknown emblem. Still would! A floating ATV with a Corolla engine and Suzuki Jimny axles already sounds like a real exclusive! And the design of the suspension, they say, has no analogues in the world! Gaza, Volodya, gas...

Novosibirsk

On the calendar - July 2013. There is a sweet aroma of summer and Sunday in the air. Closer to lunch, the lazy Siberian sun peeked out from under the blanket of clouds, and the streets of the residential area, still wet after yesterday's cyclone, gradually began to fill with its inhabitants. Suddenly, the idyllic picture of children measuring the depths of puddles and grandmothers cooing peacefully nearby was disrupted by the deafening roar of a self-propelled cart that appeared out of nowhere. Firmly clinging to the motorcycle “horns” and clutching the half-dead motor from the Oka between his legs, some eccentric was directing this “karakat” straight into the swamp. A swarm of droplets of water, dirt and everything else that splashed the open wheels was circling above him. The clothes he wears are easier to throw away than to wash. After hitting a small bump in the back, something fell out, it seemed like a battery... However, neither the water at the collar, nor the indignation of passers-by, nor other circumstances embarrassed Alexey Pozdeev in any way. On the contrary, even behind the clay-covered visor one could see the sparkle of his wide smile. After all, the feeling that you are driving something built with your own hands is... indescribable!

Yakutsk

“And remember, Volodya,” said the director of the assembly shop, handing over the ignition keys, “this is not an ordinary ATV, you shouldn’t even compare them. It just looks like it, but is structurally much closer to a car. People don't understand this. How can you compare, for example, a saw and a plane? These are completely different things, tell me?!”

“Yes, that’s right, Nikolai Nikolaevich,” Volodya nodded, not really delving into the essence of the dialogue. His thoughts were occupied with only one thing: to quickly get behind the wheel of this miracle!

Controls are simple and clear

To find out how good a hammer is, you need to hammer a nail with it, and to evaluate the qualities of an amphibious ATV... But before going to the river, Volodya decided to first stretch out on the asphalt in order to get a little used to the unfamiliar equipment. Having briefly struck the starter, the engine started quietly and smoothly.

“The engine starts with a key, the instrument panel is based on the principle of reasonable sufficiency, a quartet of “pots” sounds much more melodic than the crackling of one ATV pot,” Vladimir began to take notes in a notebook while the engine was warming up. To be honest, he did not expect to see such a high-quality and, what is also important, aesthetic all-terrain vehicle - homemade and “collective farm” have been synonymous for Yakutians for a long time. Vladimir noted the comfortable fit and easy controls.

Nikolai Alekseev has never had to use an electric winch yet. Even in off-road conditions, the 20-liter gas tank is enough for the eyes. Wheel inflation is carried out using exhaust gases

When maneuvering in a tight space, the rear wheels splashed noisily on the asphalt - the welded rear differential was taking its toll. The hydraulic brake line is routed only to the rear drums, but thanks to the rigid interaxle locking, the torque is also transmitted to the front wheels. The mighty tires turned out to have a lot of resistance as expected - the Sokol was not very willing to coast. In addition, at first the jerking when switching from first to second was a little annoying. But either the automatic machine adapted to Volodya’s driving style, or he finally learned how to operate the gas correctly - in general, after several laps around the workshop, the jerking disappeared.

A powerful engine in combination with an automatic transmission and a shortened main pair in the axles allows you to do without a transfer case with a reduction gear

The movement of self-propelled vehicles on public roads is prohibited, but Volodya did not want to go there. He drove the ATV into a field with swamps and ravines. This turned out to be too easy a task for “Falcon”: he drives himself and doesn’t give a damn. Having climbed the streams up and down, Vladimir began to look for more serious obstacles. Maybe in a sand quarry a quadric without a “lower” will deflate? Alas, soon it became uninteresting for Volodya to play in the sandbox either: “Falcon” drives everywhere as if there was smooth asphalt under its wheels.

The creators of the Falcon tried to make the suspension as simple and durable as possible. In combination with large “soft” wheels, this allows you to fearlessly attack any off-road terrain - where you can’t pull it in, you can try it with acceleration

Novosibirsk

Days passed. “Gavryusha”—that’s the name Alexey gave his first-born—changed the engine to a more powerful one, built up the frame and finally acquired a more or less finished look. But the beauty of homemade products is that they can be improved endlessly. Along with the off-road skills of Gavryusha, the author’s design talents were also revealed. One day, during the next modernization of the all-terrain vehicle, Alexey had a thought...

All-terrain vehicle "Gavryusha" with an engine from the Oka and a transfer case from the Niva

“What if we try to attach the springs not across (like the Gavryusha) and not along (like the others), but as if at an angle?” “Gavril” was immediately moved to the far corner, other current affairs were postponed, contract spare parts, rolled metal and relevant literature were purchased. After the garage door slammed behind the last courier, it did not open again for the next 72 hours, until Alexei’s friends came to visit him, who had disappeared from all radars.

Photo from the series “Just don’t show this to the Chinese!”

They saw something with splayed halves of springs protruding from the ends of the H-shaped frame. Amid friendly jokes - such as “what were you smoking” and “it’s time to quit mushrooms” (Alexey was also an avid mushroom picker) - axles were mounted on the springs compressed by common efforts. When the engine was installed and the frame was welded, the picture began to become clearer.

Keeping in mind the endless vagaries of Gavryusha, it was decided not to repeat the mistakes of the past and use only Japanese components. The “motor-computer-wires” connection was taken from Toyota Vitz, and the compact lightweight axles were shared by Suzuki Jimny. With the implementation of the transfer of momentum, Alexey did not split hairs. Instead of many cardans and a transfer case, he turned the engine (complete with automatic transmission) 90 degrees and placed it longitudinally, and then simply connected the CV joints to the axle flanges.

Gazelle springs cut in half are attached to the frame. There are no additional rods, levers, or stabilizers in the suspension. On the first copy of 2014, the original silent blocks are still in use, not to mention the springs

Alexey did no less witty with the steering. Instead of a transverse trapezoid rod, he attached a steering rack to the rear of the axle. He cut the spool valve removed from there into the steering shaft, which made it possible, on the one hand, to maintain motorcycle sharpness and ease of control, and on the other, to isolate the steering wheel from impacts from large wheels without an additional damper.

Alexey Pozdeev about the first sea trials: “Construction, of course, is an interesting business, but I really wanted to go for a ride. It was terribly interesting whether this heap of iron would move or not...”

However, the first copy had little in common with the current Falcon. An I-beam frame and a truss made of reinforced seamless pipes are all the result of intensive use in the harshest conditions. Only this regime made it possible to identify weak points and cure all sores. Alexey was so carried away by off-road testing that one day the low-pressure wheels rolled to the starting point of the trophy raid. Moreover, they crossed the finish line first. But before Alyosha had time to open the prize champagne, the organizers - under pressure from other participants - annulled his results and excluded him from the race. “Well, at least the entry fee was returned,” Alexey was not upset.

Alexey Pozdeev during testing of the beta version of "Falcon"

Three years have passed since then. Alexey has already changed his overalls, burnt through by welding, into a suit for the director of the company. His business is going well, orders for the Falcon are booked until the end of 2018. Recently signed a contract with Barnaul tires are a thing of the past. Everything he had dreamed about for so long came true. It would seem that you can rest on your laurels in a cozy office and reap the benefits, but, damn it, the “grinder” sings so sweetly outside the window, the sparks of the welding machine are so inviting that your hands are just itching with the desire to cut and weld something! My head is just full of fresh ideas...

Bratsk

While some drowned their all-terrain vehicle in the swamps at will, 36-year-old jeweler Igor Lesin was forced to drive off the asphalt. In his time, the avid fisherman did enough of the tambourine and shovel dances, falling to his knees with a jack in front of the Japanese off-road icon - the Toyota Prado, and he never understood those who enjoyed it. After purchasing the Falcon, the past seemed like just a bad dream, which was only reminiscent of the scratches left by branches on the paintwork of the clumsy Japanese UAZ.

The question of which all-terrain vehicle to choose did not arise for him. The crisis taught people to count money. Why buy a Chinese “moped” with a meager resource, when at the same price you can buy an amphibious ATV with time-tested Japanese units. By the way, Igor had one of the first “Falcons”. In general, he was happy with everything. But when you are driving a vehicle that is allowed to go everywhere, then each time the distance to the fishing spot increases, and the luggage becomes more and more. One fine day, fishing gear simply no longer fit in the trunk of an ATV. Igor had to buy an optional trailer with a carrying capacity of 800 kg... and a second Falcon for it, with a more powerful 1.5-liter engine.

Igor Lesin

In principle, he is already accustomed to excessive attention from others. Igor learned to automatically tell every second person about “the gallop is eating”, “the gallop is rushing” and “the gallop is standing”. There were also those who considered it their duty to share an authoritative opinion (even if no one asked him, there will probably be such among our commentators): “for that kind of money, there’s no roof, not even a windshield,” “it’s just an ass to carry,” “I would take a tractor.” And here the temptation to answer is great: “Why didn’t you take it? No money left? Why, since he’s so smart?” But why argue with a person who has not experienced all the sensations that a motorcycle seat gives. Moreover, most fishermen are very calm people. After all, they are not catching underwater inhabitants, they are catching zen.

Yakutsk

While collecting material for the article, Vladimir came across a video on YouTube where a Falcon and a Yamaha Grizzly 700 met in a head-to-head battle. From the video generously filled with electronic music, little could be understood, but the bulging eyes of the Grizzly against the backdrop of the developed wings of the Falcon looked like a frightened bear cub. However, after the flag waves, the “Japanese”, aggressively digging its wheels into the snow, quickly goes into the lead. The promising “Falcon” turned out to be slow like a falcon and failed the sprint. In the second race, the seconds decided to lengthen the distance. Start. The roar of engines, the flow of snow and once again Yamaha takes the lead. But after just two hundred meters, deep virgin soil cools the ardor of the “mad stool”, and “Falcon” overtakes it... “Become the owner of an uncompromising SUV for only 11,990 rubles. per month...”, the ubiquitous advertisement cut off the video at the most interesting point.

Tires with a primitive pattern demonstrate enviable grip even on ice. At the same time, roll in corners is minimal

Uncompromising SUV - what is this expression anyway? Volodya sincerely considered himself a perfectionist philologist and, at every opportunity, tried to show off this on Facebook. Having organized his thoughts, he continued to write his spontaneous post: “How can an all-wheel drive station wagon be an uncompromising SUV? Any vehicle, any equipment (not just off-road) is, in fact, a set of compromises that designers made under pressure from environmentalists, marketers, lawyers and even housewives...” And then it dawned on him that sometimes, when representatives of the “green” and other colors of the rainbow do not interfere with the designer’s plans, a truly uncompromising all-terrain vehicle is born, capable of delivering from point A to the places where fish bite on an empty hook. When you feel how much the Falcon pushes the boundaries of the ordinary, then where the capabilities of conventional ATVs are exhausted, the fun begins for you.

PS Novosibirsk

They say Alexey locked himself in his workshop again. The flashes of welding do not go out in the windows even on Monday. And at exactly three in the morning, under the cover of darkness, a ghostly monster with six wheels with a rider who smiles from ear to ear rides out from there...

Information for heartless techies (who never read our articles, but only scroll to photos and technical specifications):

Performance characteristics of the Sokol ATV

Engine	1SZ-FE	1NZ-FE
Volume, cm³	997	1496
Number of cylinders, cylinder head type	4,DOHC	4,DOHC
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm	69,0/66,7	82,0/85,0
Torque, kg*m/rpm.	9,5/4100	14,4/4200
Compression ratio	10:1	11:1
Power, hp/rpm	70/6000	109/6000
Max. speed, km/h	80	80
Length/width/height, mm	2800/1900/1700
Ground clearance (depending on wheels, mm)	380–430
Weight, kg	700	730

Transmission: hydromechanical automatic 4-speed; Steering: rack and pinion with hydraulic booster; Suspension: dependent, pendulum, on opposite quarter-elliptic springs; Axles: Suzuki Jimny, 5.375 ratio, with mechanical hubs up front from Pilot 54; Tires: tubeless OI-47 (1100 x 420 x 21) with a “transverse” pattern or IP-184 (1100 x 400 x 20), “Christmas tree” pattern. Made by peeling off four layers and cutting the tread. Weight 30–35 kg. Working pressure 0.2 atm; Rims: for tubeless tires with double-sided beadlock manufactured by Pilot 54; Work light: LED, front 2x42 W, rear 2x27 W; Wheel inflation: using exhaust gases; A customs declaration and a passport for the self-propelled vehicle are issued.

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