does anybody know the hp of this animal.

Go to the *www.atvworld.net site . There is a direct link in the upper right hand corner of your screen. There are alot of people there that would love to have a member from in here. Most of the guys have the same screen names as they do in here. All the info you'll need.
Caleb

Yeah...this belongs on the atvworld.net website hosted by the same company as this one. But for now, it goes to the Chit Chat forum.

The HP of a sportsman 500 ho is 38hp at the crank shaft.