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Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe vs Polaris General 1000

2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 72 vs 100 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1750 vs 1650 lb, $20,300 vs $18,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

UTV Utility

2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$20,300

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2025 Polaris General 1000
UTV Crossover

2025 Polaris General 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$18,999

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At a glance

More power 72 hp vs 100 hp General 1000 wins
Lower price $20,300 vs $18,999 General 1000 wins
Lighter 1750 lb vs 1650 lb General 1000 wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 999 cc Tie
Ground clearance 12.5 in vs 12 in Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe wins
Towing 2,500 lb vs 1,500 lb Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe wins

Across measured specs the Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe leads in 3 categories and the General 1000 in 4. Comparing UTVs, the Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 72 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 72 hp). The General 1000 is lighter at 1650 lb (vs 1750 lb). At $18,999 the General 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe
Honda · 2025
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General 1000
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 999 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 72 hp 100 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic DCT 6-speed Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD 4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 5 seats 2 seats
Dry weight 1750 lb (794 kg) 1650 lb (748 kg)
Overall width 63 in (160 cm) 62.5 in (158.8 cm)
Wheelbase 80.2 in (203.7 cm) 81 in (205.7 cm)
Ground clearance 12.5 in (31.8 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm)
Fuel capacity 7.9 gal (29.9 L) 9.5 gal (36 L)
Towing capacity 2,500 lb (1134 kg) 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $20,300 $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.

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