Shopping the CFMOTO U10 PRO Highland and want to know how it really compares to the Can-Am Defender DPS Cab HVAC, Polaris Ranger NorthStar Premium, Kawasaki Ridge HVAC and Honda Pioneer 1000 Elite? 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. For 2026, factory heat + A/C cabs are everywhere in this class — so the real question is what else you get for the money. Here’s how the Highland stacks up against the cab-and-climate rivals from Can-Am, Polaris, Kawasaki and Honda.
2026 CFMOTO UFORCE U10 PRO Highland vs. the competition
For 2026, factory heat + A/C cabs are everywhere in this class — so the real question is what else you get for the money. Here’s how the Highland stacks up against the cab-and-climate rivals from Can-Am, Polaris, Kawasaki and Honda.
CFMOTOU10 PRO Highland Best value | Can-AmDefender DPS Cab HVAC | PolarisRanger NorthStar Premium | KawasakiRidge HVAC | HondaPioneer 1000 Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 998cc inline-3 | 976cc V-twin | 999cc twin | 999cc triple | 999cc twin, DCT |
| Horsepower | 88 hp | 82 hp | 82 hp | 116 hp | ~72 hp* |
| Towing | 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb |
| Cargo bed | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb |
| Enclosed cab, heat + A/C | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Torque | 69 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm | 69 lb-ft | Not published | 73.8 lb-ft | Not published |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 11″ / 10.4″ | 12″ / 12″ | 10″ / 10″ | 12.7″ / 12.7″ | Not yet published |
| Drive modes | 2WD / 4WD / 4WD lock + Turf R-Lock rear diff · Work / Normal modes | Turf / 2WD / 4WD | AWD / 2WD / Turf | 4WD w/ locking diffs | Turf / 2WD / 4WD / i-4WD + 4 drive modes |
| Tires | 29″ on 14″ aluminum | 27″ XPS Trail King | 29″ Pro Armor | 30″ SUNF | Not yet published |
| Wheelbase | 81.1″ | 83″ | 81″ | 90.7″ | Not yet published |
| Ground clearance | 13″ | 13″ | 14″ | 13.8″ | Not yet published |
| Fuel capacity | 11.8 gal | 10.6 gal | 11.5 gal | 12.9 gal | Not yet published |
| Weight as published | 1,949 lb dry | 1,530 lb est. dry | 1,995 lb est. dry | 2,138.9 lb curb, w/ fuel | Not yet published |
| Total payload | Not published bed 1,000 lb | 1,200 lb | 1,275 lb | 1,275 lb | Not yet published |
| Winch standard | 4,500-lb ✓ | Not standard | 4,500-lb ✓ | 4,500-lb ✓ | Accessory |
| In-cab tech | 8″ touchscreen Apple CarPlay | 4.5″ display | 4″ LCD touchscreen optional | 8″ TFT not touch | 5″ display |
| Factory warranty | 1 year | 6 months | 1 year | 3 years | 1 year |
| Spec sheet model year | 2026 | 2027 | 2026 | 2027 | 2026 — partial |
| Price 2-seat, HVAC | $24,499 | $23,999 | $29,999 | $28,799 | TBD |
Why buy the Highland from Empire
Now that a climate cab is common in this class, it comes down to what else you get — and the Highland is the value-loaded pick.
- ✓Most equipment in the value tier. A standard 4,500-lb winch, an 8″ Apple CarPlay touchscreen and 6 more hp than the similarly priced Can-Am — for just $500 more.
- ✓Thousands less than the premium rigs. About $4,300 under the Kawasaki and $5,500 under the Polaris HVAC models.
- ✓Strong, well-rounded power. 88 hp — more than the Can-Am, Polaris and Honda.
- ●Straight talk. Kawasaki’s Ridge makes the most power (116 hp) and has the longest warranty (3 yr) — but it costs about $4,300 more.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CFMOTO U10 PRO Highland a good choice?
Now that a climate cab is common in this class, it comes down to what else you get — and the Highland is the value-loaded pick. A standard 4,500-lb winch, an 8″ Apple CarPlay touchscreen and 6 more hp than the similarly priced Can-Am — for just $500 more.
How does the CFMOTO U10 PRO Highland compare to the competition?
Kawasaki’s Ridge makes the most power (116 hp) and has the longest warranty (3 yr) — but it costs about $4,300 more.
Where can I see the CFMOTO U10 PRO Highland near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the CFMOTO U10 PRO Highland 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 (the Turf / R-Lock rear-differential switch is documented in CFMOTO’s official 2026 U10 owner’s manual), Can-Am’s MY2027 Defender DPS CAB HD9/HD10 spec sheet (HD10 is the HVAC trim), Polaris’s 2026 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Premium spec page, Kawasaki’s 2027 RIDGE HVAC spec page, and Honda’s Pioneer 1000 Elite page — Honda has not yet published a full spec sheet for the Elite (“Coming late 2026”). Polaris and Honda publish no torque figure for these models; Kawasaki rates horsepower per ISO 4106, which can read higher than SAE. Weights are shown as each maker publishes them — dry and curb figures are not directly comparable. 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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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.