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Shopping the CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring and want to know how it really compares to the Polaris Sportsman Touring XP 1000 and Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 1000? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. An 84-hp two-up flagship with 4-mode EPS and a 3,500-lb winch standard, towing 1,800 lb — for $10,499, thousands under the Polaris and Can-Am 1000 touring rigs. Here’s the honest look.
2026 CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring vs. the 2-up flagship ATV class
An 84-hp two-up flagship with 4-mode EPS and a 3,500-lb winch standard, towing 1,800 lb — for $10,499, thousands under the Polaris and Can-Am 1000 touring rigs. Here’s the honest look.
CFMOTOCFORCE 1000 Touring Best value | PolarisSportsman Touring XP 1000 | Can-AmOutlander MAX XT 1000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2-up | 2-up | 2-up |
| Engine | 963cc V-twin | 952cc twin | 976cc V-twin |
| Horsepower | 84 hp | 88 hp | 82 hp 1000R: 101 |
| Torque | 62 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm | Not published | 66 lb-ft 1000R: 69 |
| EPS + 3,500-lb winch standard | ✓ | varies | varies |
| Towing | 1,800 lb | ~1,800 lb | ~1,650 lb |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 9″ / 9.2″ adj. piggyback shocks | 9″ / 10.25″ | 10.8″ / 12″ |
| Drive modes | 2WD / 4WD / 4WD lock | On-demand AWD / 2WD + descent control | 2WD / 4WD Visco-Lok QE + 3 ride modes |
| Tires | 27″ on 14″ aluminum | 27″ Duro on 14″ aluminum | 26″ XPS Trail King |
| Wheelbase | 58″ | 57″ | 60.8″ |
| Ground clearance | 12″ | 11.25″ | 11.5″ |
| Fuel capacity | 6.9 gal | 5.25 gal | 5.1 gal |
| Rack capacity front / rear | 99 / 198 lb | 120 / 240 lb | 120 / 240 lb |
| Factory warranty | 1 year | 6 months | 6 months |
| Spec sheet model year | 2026 | 2027 | 2027 |
| Price starting MSRP | $10,499 | ~$12,999 | ~$13,299 |
Why buy the CFORCE 1000 Touring from Empire
Flagship two-up touring with the winch and EPS already on it — for thousands less than the competition.
- ✓Thousands less than the rivals. $10,499 — roughly $2,500–$3,000 under the Sportsman Touring XP 1000 and Outlander MAX XT 1000.
- ✓Fully-loaded, standard. 84 hp, four-mode EPS, a 3,500-lb winch, 1,800-lb towing and a contoured passenger seat — all included.
- ✓Longer warranty. A full year — double the Polaris and Can-Am six months.
- ●Straight talk. The Polaris makes a few more horsepower (88 vs our 84) and both rivals carry the deepest dealer and aftermarket networks — but they cost $2,500–$3,000 more. (Can-Am rates the MY2027 Outlander MAX XT 1000 at 82 hp; the 101-hp 1000R costs more still.) The CFORCE gives you flagship two-up touring, winch included, for thousands less.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Watch before you buy — top CFORCE 1000 Touring videos
▶2026 CFORCE 1000 Touring Pro — Review & UpdatesIndependent YouTube review
▶Test Ride EvaluationIndependent YouTube review
▶Better Than the Overland? First RideIndependent YouTube review
▶Detailed ATV OverviewIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring a good choice?
Flagship two-up touring with the winch and EPS already on it — for thousands less than the competition. $10,499 — roughly $2,500–$3,000 under the Sportsman Touring XP 1000 and Outlander MAX XT 1000.
How does the CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring compare to the competition?
The Polaris makes a few more horsepower (88 vs our 84) and both rivals carry the deepest dealer and aftermarket networks — but they cost $2,500–$3,000 more. The CFORCE gives you flagship two-up touring, winch included, for thousands less.
Where can I see the CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Detailed spec rows were taken from each manufacturer’s own published sheet on September 10, 2026: CFMOTO’s official 2026 Off-Road Product Guide, Polaris’s MY2027 Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Trail spec page, and Can-Am’s MY2027 Outlander MAX XT 1000/1000R spec sheet (values shown are the 1000 column; the 1000R differs where noted). Polaris publishes no torque figure for this model. Other figures are from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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