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Can-Am DS 90 vs Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S

2025 Can-Am DS 90 vs 2025 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S: 6 vs 89 hp, 90 vs 952 cc, 271 vs 910 lb, $3,349 vs $13,299. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am DS 90
ATV Youth

2025 Can-Am DS 90

90cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled

$3,349

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2025 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S
ATV Sport

2025 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S

952cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$13,299

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At a glance

More power 6 hp vs 89 hp Scrambler XP 1000 S wins
Lower price $3,349 vs $13,299 DS 90 wins
Lighter 271 lb vs 910 lb DS 90 wins
Bigger engine 90 cc vs 952 cc Scrambler XP 1000 S wins
Ground clearance 4.7 in vs 13.5 in Scrambler XP 1000 S wins
Towing n/a vs 1,500 lb Scrambler XP 1000 S wins

Across measured specs the DS 90 leads in 2 categories and the Scrambler XP 1000 S in 5. Comparing ATVs, the DS 90 runs a 90 cc single-cylinder making about 6 hp, while the Scrambler XP 1000 S uses a 952 cc parallel-twin rated near 89 hp. The Scrambler XP 1000 S has the power edge (89 hp vs 6 hp). The DS 90 is lighter at 271 lb (vs 910 lb). At $3,349 the DS 90 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

DS 90
Can-Am · 2025
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Scrambler XP 1000 S
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 90 cc 952 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder Parallel-twin
Cylinders 1 2
Cooling Air Liquid
Power (approx.) 6 hp 89 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 1 rider
Dry weight 271 lb (123 kg) 910 lb (413 kg)
Overall width 37 in (94 cm) 54 in (137.2 cm)
Wheelbase 42 in (106.7 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Ground clearance 4.7 in (11.9 cm) 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Fuel capacity 1.8 gal (6.8 L) 5.25 gal (19.9 L)
Towing capacity n/a 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $3,349 $13,299
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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