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Polaris General 1000 vs Polaris RZR Pro R

2025 Polaris General 1000 vs 2025 Polaris RZR Pro R: 100 vs 225 hp, 999 vs 1997 cc, 1650 vs 2070 lb, $18,999 vs $35,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Polaris General 1000
UTV Crossover

2025 Polaris General 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$18,999

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2025 Polaris RZR Pro R
UTV Sport

2025 Polaris RZR Pro R

1997cc Inline-4 (ProStar Fury), liquid-cooled

$35,999

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At a glance

More power 100 hp vs 225 hp RZR Pro R wins
Lower price $18,999 vs $35,999 General 1000 wins
Lighter 1650 lb vs 2070 lb General 1000 wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 1997 cc RZR Pro R wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 16 in RZR Pro R wins
Towing 1,500 lb vs n/a General 1000 wins

Across measured specs the General 1000 leads in 3 categories and the RZR Pro R in 4. Comparing UTVs, the General 1000 runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 100 hp, while the RZR Pro R uses a 1997 cc inline-4 (prostar fury) rated near 225 hp. The RZR Pro R has the power edge (225 hp vs 100 hp). The General 1000 is lighter at 1650 lb (vs 2070 lb). At $18,999 the General 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

General 1000
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RZR Pro R
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 1997 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Inline-4 (ProStar Fury)
Cylinders 2 4
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 100 hp 225 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT (PVT) Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system 4WD 4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 2 seats 2 seats
Dry weight 1650 lb (748 kg) 2070 lb (939 kg)
Overall width 62.5 in (158.8 cm) 74 in (188 cm)
Wheelbase 81 in (205.7 cm) 96 in (243.8 cm)
Ground clearance 12 in (30.5 cm) 16 in (40.6 cm)
Fuel capacity 9.5 gal (36 L) 11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Towing capacity 1,500 lb (680 kg) n/a
Pricing
MSRP (base) $18,999 $35,999
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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