UTV Sport
2025 Honda Talon 1000R
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$22,699
View full specsHonda Talon 1000R vs Polaris General 1000
2025 Honda Talon 1000R vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 104 vs 100 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1546 vs 1650 lb, $22,699 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 104 hp vs 100 hp Talon 1000R wins
Lower price $22,699 vs $18,999 General 1000 wins
Lighter 1546 lb vs 1650 lb Talon 1000R wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 999 cc Tie
Ground clearance 14.5 in vs 12 in Talon 1000R wins
Towing n/a vs 1,500 lb General 1000 wins
Across measured specs the Talon 1000R leads in 3 categories and the General 1000 in 3. Comparing UTVs, the Talon 1000R runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 104 hp, while the General 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 100 hp. The Talon 1000R has the power edge (104 hp vs 100 hp). The Talon 1000R is lighter at 1546 lb (vs 1650 lb). At $18,999 the General 1000 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Talon 1000R Honda · 2025 View | General 1000 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Parallel-twin | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 104 hp | 100 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic DCT 6-speed | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1546 lb (701 kg) | 1650 lb (748 kg) |
| Overall width | 68.4 in (173.7 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 92.7 in (235.5 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.3 gal (27.6 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $22,699 | $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.