Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® KHAOS® 146 in ****—a mountain sled that looks like it’s already halfway up the next face before you’ve even finished tightening your gloves. It’s the kind of machine that makes deep snow feel less like an obstacle and more like an invitation to try “one more line” (and then, somehow, three more after that).
At the heart of the fun is the **Patriot 9R**—a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** that’s **fuel injected** and **gas/oil injected**, so it’s built to respond cleanly when you’re working the throttle and dancing between trees. With **899 cc** of displacement and a **reed valve** setup, it’s all about quick energy on demand—ideal for the moments when the slope steepens, the snow gets hero-deep, and your plan changes from “cruise” to “commit.” Starting is classic and simple with a **pull start**, and it sips **regular fuel**, because the only thing that needs to be premium out there is the terrain.
Power gets to the snow through a **CVT** with **belt drive**, backed by a **P-22 / TEAM LWT** clutch setup. Translation: smooth, ready-to-go drive that’s happy to play in the on-and-off throttle world of technical riding. And when it’s time to pivot, reset, or back out of a tight spot, you’ve got **reverse**—a small detail that becomes a big deal the first time you need it in a hurry.
The **MATRYX aluminum frame** keeps things purposeful and lightweight-feeling, and the sled’s stance and dimensions are built around mountain control: a **36"–38" adjustable ski stance**, a **122.8"** overall length, and a lean, ready posture that encourages you to stand up, shift your weight, and steer with intent. At a **dry weight of 424.5 lb**, it stays in that sweet spot where it feels substantial, not sluggish—planted when you want it, playful when you ask.
Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension offers **9" of travel**, paired with **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**. Out back, the **RMK® KHAOS® rear suspension** brings **16" of travel** with **two rear shocks** plus a **center WER® Velocity**—also adjustable and remote-reservoir equipped. The result is a setup that’s ready for the real world: chop, transitions, landings, and those sneaky compressions that appear out of nowhere when you’re having the time of your life.
The track is where the mountain story really gets told: a **146" Crossover track**, **15" wide**, with **2" lugs** that are eager to claw for drive and keep you moving when the snow turns deep and the grade turns serious. Out front, **Gripper® composite skis** with **carbide skags** help you hold a line and keep the front end honest when conditions change.
Ergonomics and rider comforts are dialed for long days and cold miles: **heated, adjustable driver hand grips**, **hand guards**, a **low tinted LED** headlight, and a clean **one-piece vinyl seat** built for a single rider who plans to stay busy. You’ll also appreciate the practical protection and durability touches—**belt guard**, **snow guard**, **tunnel braces**, and **skid-resistant** boards—because mountain rides have a way of testing everything.
And when you want your adventures to come with a little extra awareness, **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** is on board, along with a **fuel level gauge** and a **temperature warning light**—handy reassurance when the day gets big and the terrain gets even bigger.
Finished in ****, this KHAOS® doesn’t just blend into winter—it stands out in it, like a fresh track across an untouched bowl. If your ideal forecast includes deep powder, steep lines, and a grin that lasts all the way back to the trailer, this one is ready when you are.
