UTVRecreation
2025 Can-Am Commander 1000R
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Commander 1000R vs Polaris General 1000
2025 Can-Am Commander 1000R vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 100 vs 100 hp, 976 vs 999 cc, 1550 vs 1650 lb, $16,999 vs $18,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVCrossover
2025 Polaris General 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$18,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power100 hpvs100 hpTie
Lower price$16,999vs$18,999Commander 1000R wins
Lighter1550 lbvs1650 lbCommander 1000R wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs999 ccGeneral 1000 wins
Ground clearance13 invs12 inCommander 1000R wins
Towing1,500 lbvs1,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Commander 1000R leads in 4 categoriesand the General 1000 in 1. Comparing UTVs, the Commander 1000R runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 100 hp, while the General 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 100 hp. Both are rated for identical power. The Commander 1000R is lighter at 1550 lb (vs 1650 lb). At $16,999 the Commander 1000R is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Commander 1000R Can-Am · 2025 View | General 1000 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 100 hp | 100 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1550 lb (703 kg) | 1650 lb (748 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in (230.1 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (33 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,999 | $18,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.