UTVRecreation
2025 Kawasaki Teryx S LE
783cc V-twin, liquid-cooled
$16,499
View full specsKawasaki Teryx S LE vs Polaris General 1000
2025 Kawasaki Teryx S LE vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 50 vs 100 hp, 783 vs 999 cc, 1587 vs 1650 lb, $16,499 vs $18,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVCrossover
2025 Polaris General 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$18,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power50 hpvs100 hpGeneral 1000 wins
Lower price$16,499vs$18,999Teryx S LE wins
Lighter1587 lbvs1650 lbTeryx S LE wins
Bigger engine783 ccvs999 ccGeneral 1000 wins
Ground clearance11.3 invs12 inGeneral 1000 wins
Towing1,300 lbvs1,500 lbGeneral 1000 wins
Across measured specs the Teryx S LE leads in 2 categoriesand the General 1000 in 5. Comparing UTVs, the Teryx S LE runs a 783 cc v-twin making about 50 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 50 hp). The Teryx S LE is lighter at 1587 lb (vs 1650 lb). At $16,499 the Teryx S LE is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Teryx S LE Kawasaki · 2025 View | General 1000 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 783 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 50 hp | 100 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1587 lb (720 kg) | 1650 lb (748 kg) |
| Overall width | 62.4 in (158.5 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 76 in (193 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.3 in (28.7 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,499 | $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.