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2025 Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$12,999
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 1000R XT vs Polaris General 1000
2025 Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 91 vs 100 hp, 976 vs 999 cc, 880 vs 1650 lb, $12,999 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 91 hp vs 100 hp General 1000 wins
Lower price $12,999 vs $18,999 Outlander 1000R XT wins
Lighter 880 lb vs 1650 lb Outlander 1000R XT wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 999 cc General 1000 wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 12 in Tie
Towing 1,650 lb vs 1,500 lb Outlander 1000R XT wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 1000R XT leads in 3 categories and the General 1000 in 4. Comparing an ATV and a UTV, the Outlander 1000R XT runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 91 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 91 hp). The Outlander 1000R XT is lighter at 880 lb (vs 1650 lb). At $12,999 the Outlander 1000R XT is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 1000R XT 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.) | 91 hp | 100 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 880 lb (399 kg) | 1650 lb (748 kg) |
| Overall width | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (30.5 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,650 lb (748 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $12,999 | $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.