Dressed in ****, the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 165 ES is the kind of mountain sled that makes you look twice in the parking lot—and then makes you look for new lines once you’re on the snow. It’s built for riders who measure a good day in sidehills, steep turns, and that quiet, satisfied pause at the top when you finally see the bowl you’ve been thinking about all week.
At the heart of it is the **Patriot 9R**: a liquid-cooled, **899cc**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line engine with **reed valves** and **fuel injection**. In plain speak, it’s a crisp, modern mountain powerplant that’s ready to respond the moment your thumb asks the question. It runs on **regular fuel**, uses **gas / oil injection**, and breathes out through a **single exhaust**—simple, purposeful, and made for long days where the only “schedule” is chasing the next patch of untouched snow.
Hit the button and go: the **electric start** keeps the vibe easy when the air is cold and the gloves are thick. Power is managed through a **CVT transmission** with belt drive, backed by a **P-22 / TEAM LWT clutch** setup, and yes—there’s **reverse** for those moments when the mountain reminds you that backing out is sometimes the smartest move.
The chassis is all about mountain intent. Built on the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, it keeps things strong and light where it matters, with a dry weight listed at **450 lbs**. The stance is adjustable from **36 to 38 inches**, letting you dial in how planted (or how nimble) you want it to feel when the terrain gets weird. Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension offers **9 inches** of travel, while the rear runs **RMK® KHAOS®** with **16 inches** of travel—because who wants the ride to quit before the snow does?
Suspension tuning is in good hands with **WER® Velocity** adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs at the front, rear, and center. That means you can chase plush comfort on chattery approaches, then tighten things up when you’re feeling more “send it” than “sightsee it.” And when it’s time to rein things in, the **RMK® hydraulic disc brake** is there to keep the downhill honest.
Out back, the business end is a **Series 8** track measuring **165 inches** long and **15 inches** wide, with tall **2.75-inch lugs** ready to bite and climb. It’s the kind of footprint that invites you to take the long way around—specifically, the way that goes up and over. Up front, **Gripper® skis** with **carbide skags** keep the steering predictable when you’re threading through trees or setting up for another carve.
Little things make long rides better, and this sled has the right kind of practical touches: **heated, adjustable driver hand grips**, a **low tinted LED** setup for visibility, a **fuel gauge**, and a **temperature warning light** to keep you informed without pulling you out of the moment. The **one-piece vinyl seat** keeps it simple and focused—this is a **one-seat** machine made for riders who’d rather trade passenger space for more mountain.
And that **** finish? It’s the final wink. Polaris offers this model in **Gloss Black** or **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**, but this one shows up in **** and looks ready to star in your next set of powder photos—right after it earns them.
