ATV Youth
2025 Can-Am DS 90
90cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$3,349
View full specsCan-Am DS 90 vs Polaris Ranger 1000
2025 Can-Am DS 90 vs 2025 Polaris Ranger 1000: 6 vs 61 hp, 90 vs 999 cc, 271 vs 1500 lb, $3,349 vs $14,299. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTV Utility
2025 Polaris Ranger 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$14,299
View full specsAt a glance
More power 6 hp vs 61 hp Ranger 1000 wins
Lower price $3,349 vs $14,299 DS 90 wins
Lighter 271 lb vs 1500 lb DS 90 wins
Bigger engine 90 cc vs 999 cc Ranger 1000 wins
Ground clearance 4.7 in vs 13 in Ranger 1000 wins
Towing n/a vs 2,500 lb Ranger 1000 wins
Across measured specs the DS 90 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger 1000 in 6. Comparing an ATV and a UTV, the DS 90 runs a 90 cc single-cylinder making about 6 hp, while the Ranger 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 61 hp. The Ranger 1000 has the power edge (61 hp vs 6 hp). The DS 90 is lighter at 271 lb (vs 1500 lb). At $3,349 the DS 90 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| DS 90 Can-Am · 2025 View | Ranger 1000 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 90 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 6 hp | 61 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 2WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 271 lb (123 kg) | 1500 lb (680 kg) |
| Overall width | 37 in (94 cm) | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 42 in (106.7 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (11.9 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 gal (6.8 L) | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $3,349 | $14,299 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.