ATV Repair and Maintenance Sportsman 700 Year? November 5, 2015 I’m trying to figure out the year of my machine. The 10th digit appears to be a W. W should be a 1998, but its a Sportsman 700 which started in 2002. The engine has a marking of 05/09/02. I’m wondering if its a 2002 or 2003, or does it matter much? Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related