Draped in ****, this **2027 Polaris 850 RMK® SPS 146 ES 7S** looks like it was built to disappear into a ridgeline and then reappear on the next one—only faster. (If you’re the type who likes options, this model also comes in **Gloss Black** or **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**, but this particular sled wears **** with attitude.)
At the heart of it is the **Patriot™ 840cc** liquid-cooled, **2-cylinder** **2-stroke**—a horizontal in-line setup with **reed valve** breathing and **fuel injection** that keeps things crisp when you’re threading trees, sidehilling, or popping up onto a windlip just because it’s there. It sips from an **11-gallon** tank on **regular** fuel (with **gas/oil injection**), and when the day starts cold and early, you’ll appreciate the **electric start**—push a button, hear it light, go find snow.
Power meets the snow through a **CVT** with **belt drive**, backed by **reverse** for the moments when “I meant to park here” turns into “I should definitely back out of here.” Polaris pairs it with a **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutch feel and a classic **thumb throttle**, keeping control simple and familiar when your gloves are bulky and your focus is on the next line.
The RMK identity is all about mountain movement, and the chassis plays its part. The **MATRYX aluminum frame** keeps things purposeful without feeling delicate, while practical touches—**tunnel braces**, **belt guard**, and **skid-resistant** boards—are there for the kind of riding where boots, snow, and speed all show up uninvited. You get a comfortable, no-nonsense **one-piece vinyl seat** for a single rider, because this machine’s idea of a “passenger” is fresh powder.
Up front, the **RMK® React™** independent **A-arm** suspension gives you **9 inches** of travel, while the rear RMK setup delivers a generous **16 inches**—all tuned around **shock-mounted adjustment** so you can dial things in without turning your garage into a science project. The suspension package is stacked with **Polaris IFP** adjustable gas shocks with **remote reservoirs** (front, rear, and center), giving you the confidence to push harder when the terrain turns chaotic.
Out back, the business end is a **Series 6** track: **146 inches** long, **15 inches** wide, with a stout **2.6-inch lug** profile. It’s the kind of footprint that feels eager to claw for elevation and stay on top when the snow gets deep and the climb gets real. Steering comes via **ProTaper™** bars with manual control, and the stance can be set between **36 and 38 inches** to match your preference—nimble when you want it, planted when you need it. Composite **Gripper® skis** with **carbide** skags help keep your aim true when you’re carving a line or correcting mid-turn.
And because modern backcountry days often involve a little tech, this RMK brings **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, **Bluetooth® audio**, and **mobile app instrumentation** to the ride—paired with a **tinted, low LED** display and straightforward alerts like a **temperature warning light** and **fuel gauge**. Add **heated, adjustable driver grips** and **hand guards**, and you’ve got the comfort to stay out longer when the mountains decide to bite back.
In ****, this 850 RMK SPS isn’t just a new sled—it’s a fresh excuse to take the long way to the top, carve the untouched line, and make “one last run” the funniest lie you tell all day.
