Dressed in **Gloss Black**, this 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R INDY® XCR® 129 looks like it was poured out of midnight and sharpened to a point. It’s the kind of sled that doesn’t need to shout for attention—one glance at that dark, clean finish and you can already picture it slicing down a groomed corridor, carving a perfect line and leaving nothing behind but a crisp rooster tail and a grin you can’t hide.
At its heart is the **Patriot 9R**—a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **horizontal in-line**, **2-stroke** built for trail performance. With **899 cc** on tap and **fuel injection** feeding it (gas with oil injection, running on **regular fuel**), this engine is all about quick response and strong pull when the trail opens up and your right thumb gets curious. Hit the **electric start**, settle your hand on the **thumb throttle**, and you’re ready to roll—no drama, just instant momentum. Power flows through a **CVT** with **belt drive**, anchored by the **P-85 / TEAM LWT clutch** setup, so the experience stays smooth and eager as conditions change. And when the route turns into a parking-lot shuffle or a tight turnaround, **reverse** is there to make life easy.
The ride itself is built around the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, a platform designed to feel precise and planted without feeling bulky. With an overall length of **117 inches**, a **47-inch** width, and a stance set at **42.5 inches**, it has that confident, “point it where you want and it’ll go there” attitude that makes trail days feel effortless. At **498 lb dry**, it balances muscle with agility—enough substance to stay composed, enough athleticism to stay playful.
Up front, the **independent A-arm** suspension provides **9.5 inches** of travel, helped by **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs** and shock-mounted adjustment, so you can tailor the feel for your kind of trail—whether you like it plush and forgiving or taut and ready to attack corners. Out back, the **PRO-CC rear suspension** brings **16.2 inches** of travel and uses **two** rear shocks plus a center shock, all **Walker Evans Racing (WER®) adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**. Translation: it’s built to stay composed when the trail gets choppy, and it’s happy to be pushed when you’re riding with purpose.
Steering stays classic and connected with **manual handlebar control**, and the sled plants its intentions through **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** with **carbide skags** for bite when you set an edge. When it’s time to scrub speed, the **Matryx Race Radial brake** clamps down with a **hydraulic rear disc**, giving you strong, controlled braking that feels right at home on a trail-focused machine.
The track is a big part of the XCR® 129 story, and this one wears a **Cobra Track** sized at **129 x 15 inches** with **1.35-inch lugs**—a combination that’s ready for real trail mileage, accelerating hard out of corners and staying sure-footed when the surface gets unpredictable. With **11.5 gallons** of fuel capacity, it’s also prepared for the kind of day where “one more loop” keeps happening until the sun starts thinking about quitting.
Polaris didn’t forget the little things that make long rides better, either. You’ve got **heated, adjustable driver grips**, **hand guards**, a **tinted mid-height windshield**, and practical protection like a **belt guard** and **snow guard**. There’s **underseat storage** (1.8 gallons) for essentials, and **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** onboard to keep the adventure pointed in the right direction. Add clear warning and info with a **fuel gauge** and a **temperature warning light**, and you’ve got a cockpit that’s focused, functional, and ready for winter’s best ideas.
In **Gloss Black**, this INDY® XCR® 129 brings a stealthy look to a trail-ready build—fast, sharp-handling, and dialed for riders who like their fun served with precision.
