1. Check the VIN number. The VIN number is a unique 17-character code that identifies each Polaris 4 Wheeler. It's located on a metal plate on the frame of the ATV. The tenth character of the VIN number indicates the year of manufacture. For example, the tenth character of a VIN number that starts with 4X4DC74A47E000001 is "7," which means that the ATV was manufactured in 2007.
2. Look at the model name. The model name of a Polaris 4 Wheeler is usually located on the side of the ATV. It can also be found in the owner's manual. The model name will typically include the year of manufacture. For example, the Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS is a 2023 model.
3. Contact a Polaris dealer. If you're still not sure what year your Polaris 4 Wheeler is, you can contact a Polaris dealer. They can look up the VIN number and tell you the year of manufacture.
Here is a table that shows the model years for Polaris 4 Wheelers:
| Year | Model |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Trail Boss 250 |
| 1986 | Trail Boss 350 |
| 1987 | Trail Boss 400 |
| 1988 | Big Boss 500 |
| 1989 | Sportsman 350 |
| 1990 | Sportsman 400 |
| 1991 | Sportsman 500 |
| 1992 | Xplorer 400 |
| 1993 | Xplorer 500 |
| 1994 | Magnum 325 |
| 1995 | Magnum 425 |
| 1996 | Magnum 500 |
| 1997 | Outlaw 500 |
| 1998 | Predator 500 |
| 1999 | Scrambler 500 |
| 2000 | Trail Boss 325 |
| 2001 | Trail Boss 330 |
| 2002 | Trail Boss 500 |
| 2003 | Sportsman 600 |
| 2004 | Sportsman 700 |
| 2005 | Sportsman 800 |
| 2006 | RZR 800 |
| 2007 | Ranger XP 800 |
| 2008 | Ranger RZR S |
| 2009 | Ranger RZR 4 |
| 2010 | RZR XP 900 |
| 2011 | Ranger XP 900 |
| 2012 | Ranger Crew |
| 2013 | RZR XP 1000 |
| 2014 | Ranger XP 1000 |
| 2015 | RZR S 900 |
| 2016 | Ranger Crew XP 900 |
| 2017 | RZR XP Turbo |
| 2018 | Ranger XP 1000 EPS |
| 2019 | RZR XP Turbo S |
