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Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT vs Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S

2025 Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT vs 2025 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S: 91 vs 89 hp, 976 vs 952 cc, 880 vs 910 lb, $12,999 vs $13,299. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT
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2025 Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT

976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled

$12,999

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2025 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S
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2025 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S

952cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$13,299

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At a glance

More power 91 hp vs 89 hp Outlander 1000R XT wins
Lower price $12,999 vs $13,299 Outlander 1000R XT wins
Lighter 880 lb vs 910 lb Outlander 1000R XT wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 952 cc Outlander 1000R XT wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 13.5 in Scrambler XP 1000 S wins
Towing 1,650 lb vs 1,500 lb Outlander 1000R XT wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 1000R XT leads in 6 categories and the Scrambler XP 1000 S in 1. Comparing ATVs, the Outlander 1000R XT runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 91 hp, while the Scrambler XP 1000 S uses a 952 cc parallel-twin rated near 89 hp. The Outlander 1000R XT has the power edge (91 hp vs 89 hp). The Outlander 1000R XT is lighter at 880 lb (vs 910 lb). At $12,999 the Outlander 1000R XT is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Outlander 1000R XT
Can-Am · 2025
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Scrambler XP 1000 S
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 976 cc 952 cc
Engine configuration V-twin (Rotax) Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 91 hp 89 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 1 rider
Dry weight 880 lb (399 kg) 910 lb (413 kg)
Overall width 48 in (121.9 cm) 54 in (137.2 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Ground clearance 12 in (30.5 cm) 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 5.25 gal (19.9 L)
Towing capacity 1,650 lb (748 kg) 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $12,999 $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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