Polaris General 1000 vs General XP 1000

These are separate Sport configurations. Changing from one family’s tire marking to the other is not verified fitment. Use the stock baseline for the actual model, inspect wheel requirements and check installed width independently of diameter.

Separate stock tire and wheel packages
Specification	Machine A	Machine B	Difference
Length	116 inPublished length for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / length	118 inPublished length for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / length	B is 2 in higher
Width	61.5 inPublished width for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / width	66.4 inPublished width for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / width	B is 4.9 in higher
Height	76 inPublished height for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / height	77.5 inPublished height for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / height	B is 1.5 in higher
Wheelbase	81 inPublished wheelbase for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / wheelbase	82.7 inPublished wheelbase for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / wheelbase	B is 1.7 in higher
Published weight	1422 lbManufacturer estimated dry weight, excluding serviceable fluids and potentially some factory accessories; not loaded transport weight. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Dry Weight	1668 lbManufacturer estimated dry weight, excluding serviceable fluids and potentially some factory accessories; not loaded transport weight. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Dry Weight	Definitions or data differ; read source notes.
Ground clearance	12 inPublished groundClearance for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / groundClearance	13.5 inPublished groundClearance for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / groundClearance	Definitions or data differ; read source notes.
Fuel capacity	9.5 US-galPublished total tank capacity in US gallons; any stated reserve is included, not additional fuel. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Fuel Capacity	9.5 US-galPublished total tank capacity in US gallons; any stated reserve is included, not additional fuel. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Fuel Capacity	Same published number
Total payload	1030 lbPublished total load including occupants, cargo and accessories; individual bed/rack/hitch limits remain separate. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Maximum Weight Capacity / total payload	1000 lbPublished total load including occupants, cargo and accessories; individual bed/rack/hitch limits remain separate. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Maximum Weight Capacity / total payload	A is 30 lb higher
Towing	2000 lbPublished trailer rating; the exact manual, terrain, hitch and operating restrictions control. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Towing Capacity	2000 lbPublished trailer rating; the exact manual, terrain, hitch and operating restrictions control. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Towing Capacity	Same published number
Front tires	27 x 9-12 Nominal front tire dimensions normalized to diameter x width-wheel diameter from the source marking; radial/construction details do not change these dimensions. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Front tires	30 x 10-15 Nominal front tire dimensions normalized to diameter x width-wheel diameter from the source marking; radial/construction details do not change these dimensions. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Front tires	Definitions or data differ; read source notes.
Rear tires	27 x 11-12 Nominal rear tire dimensions normalized from the source marking; match the exact axle, load and rim guidance. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Rear tires	30 x 10-15 Nominal rear tire dimensions normalized from the source marking; match the exact axle, load and rim guidance. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Rear tires	Definitions or data differ; read source notes.
Seating	Not verified	Not verified	Definitions or data differ; read source notes.
Transmission	Automatic Polaris Variable Transmission; H/L/N/R/P Published transmissionType for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / transmissionType	Automatic Polaris Variable Transmission; H/L/N/R/P Published transmissionType for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / transmissionType	Definitions or data differ; read source notes.

Separate stock tire and wheel packages

Specification

Machine A

Machine B

Difference

Length

116 inPublished length for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / length

118 inPublished length for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / length

B is 2 in higher

Width

61.5 inPublished width for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / width

66.4 inPublished width for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / width

B is 4.9 in higher

Height

76 inPublished height for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / height

77.5 inPublished height for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / height

B is 1.5 in higher

Wheelbase

81 inPublished wheelbase for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / wheelbase

82.7 inPublished wheelbase for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / wheelbase

B is 1.7 in higher

Published weight

1422 lbManufacturer estimated dry weight, excluding serviceable fluids and potentially some factory accessories; not loaded transport weight. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Dry Weight

1668 lbManufacturer estimated dry weight, excluding serviceable fluids and potentially some factory accessories; not loaded transport weight. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Dry Weight

Definitions or data differ; read source notes.

Ground clearance

12 inPublished groundClearance for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / groundClearance

13.5 inPublished groundClearance for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / groundClearance

Definitions or data differ; read source notes.

Fuel capacity

9.5 US-galPublished total tank capacity in US gallons; any stated reserve is included, not additional fuel. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Fuel Capacity

9.5 US-galPublished total tank capacity in US gallons; any stated reserve is included, not additional fuel. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Fuel Capacity

Same published number

Total payload

1030 lbPublished total load including occupants, cargo and accessories; individual bed/rack/hitch limits remain separate. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Maximum Weight Capacity / total payload

1000 lbPublished total load including occupants, cargo and accessories; individual bed/rack/hitch limits remain separate. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Maximum Weight Capacity / total payload

A is 30 lb higher

Towing

2000 lbPublished trailer rating; the exact manual, terrain, hitch and operating restrictions control. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Towing Capacity

2000 lbPublished trailer rating; the exact manual, terrain, hitch and operating restrictions control. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Towing Capacity

Same published number

Front tires

27 x 9-12 Nominal front tire dimensions normalized to diameter x width-wheel diameter from the source marking; radial/construction details do not change these dimensions. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Front tires

30 x 10-15 Nominal front tire dimensions normalized to diameter x width-wheel diameter from the source marking; radial/construction details do not change these dimensions. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Front tires

Definitions or data differ; read source notes.

Rear tires

27 x 11-12 Nominal rear tire dimensions normalized from the source marking; match the exact axle, load and rim guidance. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / Rear tires

30 x 10-15 Nominal rear tire dimensions normalized from the source marking; match the exact axle, load and rim guidance. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General XP 1000; Sport; 49-state / Rear tires

Definitions or data differ; read source notes.

Seating

Not verified

Definitions or data differ; read source notes.

Transmission

Automatic Polaris Variable Transmission; H/L/N/R/P Published transmissionType for the named year/trim; stock configuration. · Manufacturer source · manual §7.1 General 1000 Sport; 49-state / transmissionType

Definitions or data differ; read source notes.

Use this comparison for a decision

First, screen the stock footprint

Enter the two reviewed dimensions into the multi-machine trailer planner, then replace stock figures with actual installed measurements. A table cannot inspect a ramp approach, gate height or tie-down access. Loaded transport weight must be measured or entered separately.

Second, compare the right tire baseline

Front and rear markings answer different width questions. Diameter determines theoretical clearance and speed-ratio changes. Wheel diameter and manufacturer-approved rim application still need their own checks. Published maximum ground clearance is not a promise about the loaded vehicle.

Third, keep ratings attached to their source

Neither machine is declared better. Source-qualified curb, wet and dry weight do not automatically support a numerical weight ranking. Missing payload or towing is unknown, not zero. Read the exact machine record’s restrictions and the complete owner documentation before turning a dimensional plan into a transport or work setup.

General 1000 source record · General XP 1000 source record · Open this pair in the interactive comparison

Polaris General 1000 vs General XP 1000

Use this comparison for a decision

First, screen the stock footprint

Second, compare the right tire baseline

Third, keep ratings attached to their source

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