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2025 Can-Am Defender MAX HD10 Limited
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$29,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender MAX HD10 Limited vs Polaris General XP 1000
2025 Can-Am Defender MAX HD10 Limited vs 2025 Polaris General XP 1000: 82 vs 100 hp, 976 vs 999 cc, 2050 vs 1900 lb, $29,999 vs $24,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Polaris General XP 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$24,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 82 hp vs 100 hp General XP 1000 wins
Lower price $29,999 vs $24,999 General XP 1000 wins
Lighter 2050 lb vs 1900 lb General XP 1000 wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 999 cc General XP 1000 wins
Ground clearance 15 in vs 13.5 in Defender MAX HD10 Limited wins
Towing 2,500 lb vs 1,500 lb Defender MAX HD10 Limited wins
Across measured specs the Defender MAX HD10 Limited leads in 4 categories and the General XP 1000 in 4. Comparing UTVs, the Defender MAX HD10 Limited runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 82 hp, while the General XP 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 100 hp. The General XP 1000 has the power edge (100 hp vs 82 hp). The General XP 1000 is lighter at 1900 lb (vs 2050 lb). At $24,999 the General XP 1000 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Defender MAX HD10 Limited Can-Am · 2025 View | General XP 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 | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Dry weight | 2050 lb (930 kg) | 1900 lb (862 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 121 in (307.3 cm) | 117 in (297.2 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 13.5 in (34.3 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) | $29,999 | $24,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.