2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 165

Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 165 in —a mountain sled that looks ready to pounce before you even pull the cord. With its sharp MATRYX aluminum frame wrapped in durable plastic bodywork, this one is built for riders who measure a “good day” by how deep the snow is and how far past the last track they can wander.



At the heart of it is the Patriot 9R—a liquid-cooled, 899cc, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke that feeds through fuel injection and breathes out a single exhaust. It’s designed to respond fast and run clean on regular fuel, with oil injection keeping things simple when the pace picks up. A classic pull start keeps it straightforward, and the CVT with belt drive is all about smooth, instant power delivery when you’re sidehilling, hopping, or rolling into a climb that suddenly looks steeper halfway up. And yes—reverse is on board, because sometimes the smartest line is the one you back out of.



The mountain manners come from a purpose-built stance and suspension setup: independent A-arm front suspension with RMK® React™ geometry and 9 inches of travel, plus a rear RMK® KHAOS® system with 16 inches of travel. The adjustable WER® Velocity gas shocks with remote reservoirs (front, rear, and center) let you tune for your style—whether you like your sled planted and predictable or playful and ready to pop.



Out back, the Series 8 165 x 15 track with 2.75-inch lugs is there to turn deep snow into forward motion, while Gripper® skis and carbide skags help keep your line when the terrain gets technical. With a dry weight of 426 lbs and an 11-gallon fuel capacity, it’s ready to spend real time in real terrain.



Finishing touches like LED lighting (tinted), heated adjustable grips, a fuel gauge, and key protections like a belt guard and snow guard round it out. In , it’s the kind of sled that makes the parking lot stare—and makes the next ridgeline feel a whole lot closer.