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Polaris Ranger 1000 vs Yamaha Viking EPS

2025 Polaris Ranger 1000 vs 2025 Yamaha Viking EPS: 61 vs 47 hp, 999 vs 686 cc, 1500 vs 1431 lb, $14,299 vs $15,499. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Polaris Ranger 1000
UTV Utility

2025 Polaris Ranger 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$14,299

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UTV Utility

2025 Yamaha Viking EPS

686cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$15,499

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At a glance

More power 61 hp vs 47 hp Ranger 1000 wins
Lower price $14,299 vs $15,499 Ranger 1000 wins
Lighter 1500 lb vs 1431 lb Viking EPS wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 686 cc Ranger 1000 wins
Ground clearance 13 in vs 11.8 in Ranger 1000 wins
Towing 2,500 lb vs 1,500 lb Ranger 1000 wins

Across measured specs the Ranger 1000 leads in 6 categories and the Viking EPS in 1. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Ranger 1000 runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 61 hp, while the Viking EPS uses a 686 cc single-cylinder rated near 47 hp. The Ranger 1000 has the power edge (61 hp vs 47 hp). The Viking EPS is lighter at 1431 lb (vs 1500 lb). At $14,299 the Ranger 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Ranger 1000
Polaris · 2025
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Viking EPS
Yamaha · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 686 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Single-cylinder
Cylinders 2 1
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 61 hp 47 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT (PVT) Ultramatic CVT
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 3 seats 3 seats
Dry weight 1500 lb (680 kg) 1431 lb (649 kg)
Overall width 60 in (152.4 cm) 61.8 in (157 cm)
Wheelbase 81 in (205.7 cm) 84.1 in (213.6 cm)
Ground clearance 13 in (33 cm) 11.8 in (30 cm)
Fuel capacity 11.5 gal (43.5 L) 9.7 gal (36.7 L)
Towing capacity 2,500 lb (1134 kg) 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $14,299 $15,499
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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