Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R INDY® XCR® 137 in ****—a sled that looks like it showed up to the trail wearing its game face. That color isn’t just for standing out at the staging area; it’s the kind of sharp, confident look that makes the first throttle blip feel like a mic drop. (And if you’re the type who likes options, this model also comes in Polaris Blue Metallic / White Lightning / Indy Red.)



This machine is built for **trail** riders who want a **performance** personality—quick responses, clean power delivery, and the kind of control that makes you search for the long way back to the cabin. At the heart of it is the **Patriot 9R**: a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line engine with **reed valve** intake and **fuel injection**. Translation: it’s made to snap to attention when your thumb asks for more. With **899cc** on tap (88 mm bore / 74 mm stroke), it’s a sweet spot for riders who want serious pull without turning every ride into a wrestling match. Hit the **electric start**, settle your hands on the bars, and let the gas/oil-injected setup do its thing on **regular fuel**—because performance doesn’t have to mean precious.



Power gets to the snow through a **continuously variable (CVT)** transmission with **belt drive**, backed by a **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutch setup that’s all about keeping the engine in the happy zone. Need to maneuver in tight spots or back out of an awkward parking job? **Reverse** is on board, so you can spend more time riding and less time pretending you meant to park like that.



The ride itself is where the INDY® XCR® 137 really earns its reputation. Built on an **aluminum MATRYX frame** with a lightweight, purpose-built feel, it’s sized to feel nimble while still planted: **120 inches long**, **47 inches wide**, and **46 inches tall**, with a **42.5-inch ski stance**. Up front, you get **Independent A-Arm** suspension with **9.5 inches** of travel, paired with **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**—and yes, they’re **coil-over**. Out back, the **PRO-CC rear suspension** brings **16.2 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, plus a **WER® Velocity center shock**, all adjustable with shock-mounted adjustments. The result is a sled that stays composed when the trail gets chopped up, and stays predictable when you decide “spirited” is a perfectly reasonable pace.



Steering is **manual** through the handlebar, with a front end built to track clean and turn with confidence. The **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** and **carbide skags** help the sled hold a line without feeling heavy-handed—exactly what you want when conditions change every five miles.



Then there’s the business end: a **Cobra Track** measuring **137 x 15 inches** with **1.35-inch lugs**. It’s the kind of setup that loves hard-packed trail, bites when the corners tighten, and still has enough lug to keep things interesting when the snow gets a little deeper than expected.



Comfort and practicality haven’t been forgotten, either. You get a **one-piece vinyl seat** for a single rider cockpit, **rubber hand grips**, **hand guards**, and **heated driver grips** that are **adjustable**—because cold hands ruin fun fast. The floorboards are positioned for the driver and are **skid resistant**, with details like a **belt guard** and **snow guard** along for the ride.



Tech-wise, it’s equipped with **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, plus clear-at-a-glance warnings and info: a **temperature warning light** and a **fuel level gauge**. There’s even **underseat storage** (1.8 gallons / 8.1 liters) for the essentials—because pockets are overrated when you’re dressed for winter. Lighting is **LED**, and the windshield is **mid-height** and **tinted**, taking the edge off wind and glare without turning your view into a letterbox.



All together, this INDY® XCR® 137 feels like a purpose-built excuse to ride more: quick-start confidence, trail-hungry suspension, and that Patriot 9R attitude that keeps you grinning inside your helmet long after you’ve shut it down.