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2025 Can-Am Defender HD10
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD10 vs Polaris General 1000
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10 vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 82 vs 100 hp, 976 vs 999 cc, 1620 vs 1650 lb, $16,999 vs $18,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTV Crossover
2025 Polaris General 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$18,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 82 hp vs 100 hp General 1000 wins
Lower price $16,999 vs $18,999 Defender HD10 wins
Lighter 1620 lb vs 1650 lb Defender HD10 wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 999 cc General 1000 wins
Ground clearance 15 in vs 12 in Defender HD10 wins
Towing 2,500 lb vs 1,500 lb Defender HD10 wins
Across measured specs the Defender HD10 leads in 6 categories and the General 1000 in 2. Comparing UTVs, the Defender HD10 runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 82 hp, while the General 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 100 hp. The General 1000 has the power edge (100 hp vs 82 hp). The Defender HD10 is lighter at 1620 lb (vs 1650 lb). At $16,999 the Defender HD10 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Defender HD10 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.) | 82 hp | 100 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1620 lb (735 kg) | 1650 lb (748 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 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.