Polaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000 vs Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000stacks up against the Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT
Model year20212014
Price$13,599$13,645
Engine952 cc976 cc
Horsepower88 hp
Weight402 kg443 kg
Seat height36 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Tires26/9-14 / 26/11-14 26/8-12 / 26/10-12

Polaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000 vs Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000 and the Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000 brings 88 hp in a 402 kg package, while the Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT counters with its own power figure at 443 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: