Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R INDY® VR1 137 in ****—a trail-bred performance sled that looks fast standing still and feels even faster the moment you squeeze the thumb throttle. It’s the kind of machine that turns an ordinary stretch of groomed trail into a personal highlight reel, where every corner begs for one more clean line and every straightaway dares you to stay on it just a little longer.
At the heart of the fun is the **Patriot 9R** powerplant: a **turbocharged**, **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line engine with **899 cc** of attitude. It’s **fuel injected** (gas/oil injected) and happy on **regular** fuel, with an **electric starter** that makes “first rip of the day” feel effortless. The power gets managed through a **continuously variable (CVT)** setup with belt drive and a **P-22 / TEAM LWT** clutch combo that’s built to keep the response sharp and the pull consistent. And when the trail points back toward the truck—or the next loop—**reverse** is ready to save you from any awkward three-point snowmobile shuffles.
The INDY® VR1 137 is tuned for riders who like their trail miles served with precision. The **MATRYX** aluminum frame helps keep things light on their feet, while the riding position and driver-focused layout make it feel natural to stand, sit, and transition as the trail changes. Up front, you’ve got **independent A-arm** suspension with **9.5 inches** of travel, and out back a **PRO-CC** rear suspension delivering **16.2 inches** of travel—both set up with **shock-mounted adjustment** so you can dial the ride for your style. Add in **Walker Evans Racing (WER®)** adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs up front, rear, and center (all coil-over where applicable), and you’ve got a sled that stays composed when the trail gets choppy and stays confident when you push it into corners.
Speaking of corners: steering feel matters, and the INDY® VR1 137 comes with **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** paired with **carbide** skags, giving you that planted, connected bite that makes your inputs feel crisp rather than vague. The stance is set at **42.5 inches**, and the chassis dimensions keep it nicely balanced—**120 inches** long, **47 inches** wide, and **46 inches** tall—so it feels stable without ever feeling lazy.
Traction is handled by a **Cobra Track** measuring **137 inches** long and **15 inches** wide, with **1.35-inch** lugs ready to hook up and drive. It’s a sweet spot for trail performance: enough track to put power down and smooth out rougher sections, while keeping the sled eager to change direction when the next series of bends shows up.
It’s not all speed and suspension, either—this sled brings smart details to the ride. The **Matryx Stealth** brake with a **hydraulic disc** rear setup gives you controlled stopping power when conditions tighten up. There’s a **mid-height tinted LED** windshield for a bit of extra comfort without losing that sporty feel. You also get **heated, adjustable** driver grips, **hand guards**, and a **snow guard**—small things that add up when you’re stacking miles in changing weather. There’s even **underseat storage** (1.8 gallons) for essentials.
And for the modern rider, the tech is ready: **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, **Bluetooth® audio**, and **mobile app instrumentation**, along with clear warnings like a temperature light and a fuel gauge so you can focus more on the ride and less on guesswork.
In ****, this INDY® VR1 137 isn’t just a new snowmobile—it’s a trail season waiting to happen, with turbocharged punch, race-bred suspension, and the kind of confidence that makes “one last run” turn into three.
