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Polaris General XP 1000 vs Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar

2025 Polaris General XP 1000 vs 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar: 100 vs 82 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1900 vs 2040 lb, $24,999 vs $30,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Polaris General XP 1000
UTV Crossover

2025 Polaris General XP 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$24,999

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2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar
UTV Utility

2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$30,999

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At a glance

More power 100 hp vs 82 hp General XP 1000 wins
Lower price $24,999 vs $30,999 General XP 1000 wins
Lighter 1900 lb vs 2040 lb General XP 1000 wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 999 cc Tie
Ground clearance 13.5 in vs 13 in General XP 1000 wins
Towing 1,500 lb vs 2,500 lb Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar wins

Across measured specs the General XP 1000 leads in 5 categories and the Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar in 2. Comparing UTVs, the General XP 1000 runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 100 hp, while the Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 82 hp. The General XP 1000 has the power edge (100 hp vs 82 hp). The General XP 1000 is lighter at 1900 lb (vs 2040 lb). At $24,999 the General XP 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

General XP 1000
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Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 999 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 100 hp 82 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT (PVT) Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system 4WD 4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 4 seats 3 seats
Dry weight 1900 lb (862 kg) 2040 lb (925 kg)
Overall width 64 in (162.6 cm) 62.5 in (158.8 cm)
Wheelbase 117 in (297.2 cm) 81 in (205.7 cm)
Ground clearance 13.5 in (34.3 cm) 13 in (33 cm)
Fuel capacity 9.5 gal (36 L) 11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Towing capacity 1,500 lb (680 kg) 2,500 lb (1134 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $24,999 $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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