Meet the 2027 Polaris 850 INDY® XC® 137 in ****—a trail sled that looks as quick standing still as it feels once the throttle is pinned. It’s the kind of machine that makes you volunteer for “one more loop” even when your buddies are already talking about heading in, because the ride is crisp, the power is eager, and the whole setup feels dialed for riders who like their trails fast, flowing, and a little rowdy.
At the heart of it is Polaris’ **Patriot™ 840**—a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** built to bring that snappy, instant response trail riders crave. With **fuel injection** and **gas/oil injection**, it’s happy on **regular fuel**, and the **electric start** means you’re not wasting your energy before you even roll out. Crack the **thumb throttle** and the power comes on clean, then keeps pulling—backed by a **CVT** with **belt drive** and a **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutch combo that’s all about keeping the engine in the sweet spot. And when the trail gets tight or the parking lot gets crowded, **reverse** is there to keep things simple.
The INDY® XC® 137 is built on the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, which helps give the sled a purposeful, connected feel—light where you want it, solid where you need it. At **120 inches** long and **47 inches** wide, it has that “thread-the-needle” trail stance, and with a **42.5-inch ski stance** it sets up confidently for carving corners at speed. Under you is a one-piece **vinyl** seat and a rider-focused layout with **mid-height tinted LED** lighting up front for those late-afternoon rides that turn into evening adventures.
Up front, the independent **A-arm** suspension (MATRYX) delivers **9.5 inches** of travel, paired with **Fox® QS3** adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs, so you can tune the ride to match the day—whether that’s smoothing out stutter bumps or firming things up for a more aggressive, precise feel. Out back, the **PRO-CC** rear suspension brings **16.2 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, plus a **Fox® QS3 center shock**—again adjustable, again ready to be tailored to your pace. The result is a sled that stays composed when the trail gets choppy and stays playful when the corners start linking together.
Steering is classic and direct—**manual handlebar** control—matched with **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** and **carbide** skags for a planted bite in the hardpack and a confident, predictable turn-in. When it’s time to scrub speed, the **Matryx Stealth** braking system uses a **hydraulic disc** setup that feels strong and consistent, so you can charge in, brake late, and set the sled exactly where you want it.
And because real trail miles mean real conditions, this sled comes ready with rider-friendly touches that make long days better: **heated, adjustable driver hand grips**, **hand guards**, **skid-resistant** running boards, plus practical protection like a **belt guard** and **snow guard**. You’ll also get the essentials for staying informed on the move, including a **fuel level gauge** and a **temperature warning light**.
Out back, the **Cobra Track** measures **137 inches** long by **15 inches** wide with **1.35-inch lugs**—a sweet spot for a trail-focused sled that still wants confident hook-up when the trail gets loose or the snow stacks up. With an **11.5-gallon** fuel capacity and a dry weight of **497 lbs**, the INDY® XC® 137 strikes that balance of agility and stability that makes a trail machine feel like an extension of your body.
Finished in ****, it doesn’t just ride like a performance sled—it wears the attitude, too. If your ideal day is fast trails, clean lines, and a motor that begs for the next straightaway, this INDY® XC® 137 is ready.
