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2025 Honda Talon 1000R
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$22,699
View full specsHonda Talon 1000R vs Polaris RZR XP S 1000
2025 Honda Talon 1000R vs 2026 Polaris RZR XP S 1000: 104 vs 114 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1546 vs 1740 lb, $22,699 vs $22,499. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2026 Polaris RZR XP S 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$22,499
View full specsAt a glance
More power104 hpvs114 hpRZR XP S 1000 wins
Lower price$22,699vs$22,499RZR XP S 1000 wins
Lighter1546 lbvs1740 lbTalon 1000R wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs999 ccTie
Ground clearance14.5 invs16 inRZR XP S 1000 wins
Towingn/avsn/aTie
Across measured specs the Talon 1000R leads in 1 categoryand the RZR XP S 1000 in 4. Comparing two sport UTVs, the Talon 1000R runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 104 hp, while the RZR XP S 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 114 hp. The RZR XP S 1000 has the power edge (114 hp vs 104 hp). The Talon 1000R is lighter at 1546 lb (vs 1740 lb). At $22,499 the RZR XP S 1000 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Talon 1000R Honda · 2025 View | RZR XP S 1000 Polaris · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Parallel-twin | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 104 hp | 114 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) | 1740 lb (789 kg) |
| Overall width | 68.4 in (173.7 cm) | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 92.7 in (235.5 cm) | 90 in (228.6 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.3 gal (27.6 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $22,699 | $22,499 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.