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Can-Am Renegade 1000R vs Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S

2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S: 91 vs 90 hp, 976 vs 952 cc, 750 vs 936 lb, $12,499 vs $12,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R
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2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R

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

$12,499

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2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S
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2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S

952cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$12,999

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At a glance

More power 91 hp vs 90 hp Renegade 1000R wins
Lower price $12,499 vs $12,999 Renegade 1000R wins
Lighter 750 lb vs 936 lb Renegade 1000R wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 952 cc Renegade 1000R wins
Ground clearance 11 in vs 14.5 in Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman XP 1000 S wins

Across measured specs the Renegade 1000R leads in 5 categories and the Sportsman XP 1000 S in 2. Comparing ATVs, the Renegade 1000R runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 91 hp, while the Sportsman XP 1000 S uses a 952 cc parallel-twin rated near 90 hp. The Renegade 1000R has the power edge (91 hp vs 90 hp). The Renegade 1000R is lighter at 750 lb (vs 936 lb). At $12,499 the Renegade 1000R is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Renegade 1000R
Can-Am · 2025
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Sportsman 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 90 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 750 lb (340 kg) 936 lb (425 kg)
Overall width 46 in (116.8 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Ground clearance 11 in (27.9 cm) 14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 5.25 gal (19.9 L)
Towing capacity 1,300 lb (590 kg) 1,750 lb (794 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $12,499 $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.

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