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Polaris General XP 1000 vs Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S

2025 Polaris General XP 1000 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S: 100 vs 90 hp, 999 vs 952 cc, 1900 vs 936 lb, $24,999 vs $12,999. 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 Sportsman XP 1000 S
ATV Utility

2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S

952cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$12,999

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At a glance

More power 100 hp vs 90 hp General XP 1000 wins
Lower price $24,999 vs $12,999 Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Lighter 1900 lb vs 936 lb Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 952 cc General XP 1000 wins
Ground clearance 13.5 in vs 14.5 in Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Towing 1,500 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman XP 1000 S wins

Across measured specs the General XP 1000 leads in 4 categories and the Sportsman XP 1000 S in 4. Comparing an UTV and a ATV, the General XP 1000 runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 100 hp, while the Sportsman XP 1000 S uses a 952 cc parallel-twin rated near 90 hp. The General XP 1000 has the power edge (100 hp vs 90 hp). The Sportsman XP 1000 S is lighter at 936 lb (vs 1900 lb). At $12,999 the Sportsman XP 1000 S is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

General XP 1000
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Sportsman XP 1000 S
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 952 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 100 hp 90 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT (PVT) Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system 4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 4 seats 1 rider
Dry weight 1900 lb (862 kg) 936 lb (425 kg)
Overall width 64 in (162.6 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Wheelbase 117 in (297.2 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Ground clearance 13.5 in (34.3 cm) 14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Fuel capacity 9.5 gal (36 L) 5.25 gal (19.9 L)
Towing capacity 1,500 lb (680 kg) 1,750 lb (794 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $24,999 $12,999
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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