UTVUtility
2026 Kawasaki Ridge
999cc Inline-4, liquid-cooled
$21,599
View full specsKawasaki Ridge vs Polaris Ranger 1000
2026 Kawasaki Ridge vs 2027 Polaris Ranger 1000: 116 vs 61 hp, 999 cc vs 999 cc, 1910 lb dry vs 1487 lb dry, $21,599 vs $14,499. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2027 Polaris Ranger 1000
999cc Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$14,499
View full specsAt a glance
More power116 hpvs61 hpRidge wins
Lower price$21,599vs$14,499Ranger 1000 wins
Weight1910 lb dryvs1487 lb dryRanger 1000 wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs999 ccTie
Ground clearance13 invs12 inRidge wins
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Ridge leads in 3 categories and the Ranger 1000 in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Ridge uses a 999 cc inline-4 with about 116 hp, while the Ranger 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin (prostar sohc) with about 61 hp. The Ridge has the power edge (116 hp vs 61 hp). The Ranger 1000 is lighter at 1487 lb (vs 1910 lb). At $14,499 the Ranger 1000 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Ridge Kawasaki · 2026 View | Ranger 1000 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-4 | Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 116 hp | 61 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Gen 2 Automatic PVT (H/L/N/R/P) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | AWD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1910 lb (866 kg) | 1487 lb (674 kg) |
| Overall width | 64 in (162.6 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 90.7 in (230.4 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (33 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) | 11.35 gal (43 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $21,599 | $14,499 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.