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Polaris General 1000 vs Polaris RZR Turbo R

2025 Polaris General 1000 vs 2025 Polaris RZR Turbo R: 100 vs 181 hp, 999 vs 925 cc, 1650 vs 1960 lb, $18,999 vs $30,999. 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 Turbo R
UTV Sport

2025 Polaris RZR Turbo R

925cc Parallel-twin (turbo), liquid-cooled

$30,999

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At a glance

More power 100 hp vs 181 hp RZR Turbo R wins
Lower price $18,999 vs $30,999 General 1000 wins
Lighter 1650 lb vs 1960 lb General 1000 wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 925 cc General 1000 wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 15 in RZR Turbo R wins
Towing 1,500 lb vs n/a General 1000 wins

Across measured specs the General 1000 leads in 4 categories and the RZR Turbo R in 3. Comparing UTVs, the General 1000 runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 100 hp, while the RZR Turbo R uses a 925 cc parallel-twin (turbo) rated near 181 hp. The RZR Turbo R has the power edge (181 hp vs 100 hp). The General 1000 is lighter at 1650 lb (vs 1960 lb). At $18,999 the General 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

General 1000
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RZR Turbo R
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 925 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Parallel-twin (turbo)
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 100 hp 181 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) 1960 lb (889 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) 15 in (38.1 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 $30,999
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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