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2025 Can-Am DS 90
90cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$3,349
View full specsCan-Am DS 90 vs Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S
2025 Can-Am DS 90 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S: 6 vs 90 hp, 90 vs 952 cc, 271 vs 936 lb, $3,349 vs $12,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S
952cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$12,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 6 hp vs 90 hp Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Lower price $3,349 vs $12,999 DS 90 wins
Lighter 271 lb vs 936 lb DS 90 wins
Bigger engine 90 cc vs 952 cc Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Ground clearance 4.7 in vs 14.5 in Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Towing n/a vs 1,750 lb Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Across measured specs the DS 90 leads in 2 categories and the Sportsman XP 1000 S in 5. Comparing ATVs, the DS 90 runs a 90 cc single-cylinder making about 6 hp, while the Sportsman XP 1000 S uses a 952 cc parallel-twin rated near 90 hp. The Sportsman XP 1000 S has the power edge (90 hp vs 6 hp). The DS 90 is lighter at 271 lb (vs 936 lb). At $3,349 the DS 90 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| DS 90 Can-Am · 2025 View | Sportsman XP 1000 S Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 90 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 6 hp | 90 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) | 936 lb (425 kg) |
| Overall width | 37 in (94 cm) | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 42 in (106.7 cm) | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (11.9 cm) | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 gal (6.8 L) | 5.25 gal (19.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | 1,750 lb (794 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $3,349 | $12,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.