ATVUtility
2027 Can-Am Outlander XT-P 1000R
1001cc V-twin (Rotax DOHC), liquid-cooled
$17,249
View full specsCan-Am Outlander XT-P 1000R vs Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S
2027 Can-Am Outlander XT-P 1000R vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S: 101 vs 90 hp, 1001 vs 952 cc, 975 vs 936 lb, $17,249 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 power101 hpvs90 hpOutlander XT-P 1000R wins
Lower price$17,249vs$12,999Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Lighter975 lbvs936 lbSportsman XP 1000 S wins
Bigger engine1001 ccvs952 ccOutlander XT-P 1000R wins
Ground clearance12 invs14.5 inSportsman XP 1000 S wins
Towing1,830 lbvs1,750 lbOutlander XT-P 1000R wins
Across measured specs the Outlander XT-P 1000R leads in 3 categoriesand the Sportsman XP 1000 S in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander XT-P 1000R runs a 1001 cc v-twin (rotax dohc) making about 101 hp, while the Sportsman XP 1000 S uses a 952 cc parallel-twin rated near 90 hp. The Outlander XT-P 1000R has the power edge (101 hp vs 90 hp). The Sportsman XP 1000 S is lighter at 936 lb (vs 975 lb). At $12,999 the Sportsman XP 1000 S is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander XT-P 1000R Can-Am · 2027 View | Sportsman XP 1000 S Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 1001 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax DOHC) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 101 hp | 90 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD/Lock 4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 975 lb (442 kg) | 936 lb (425 kg) |
| Overall width | 49.2 in (125 cm) | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 52.8 in (134.1 cm) | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (30.5 cm) | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 5.25 gal (19.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,830 lb (830 kg) | 1,750 lb (794 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $17,249 | $12,999 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.