This ** 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 165** shows up in **** with the kind of attitude that makes you look twice in the parking lot—and then makes you stop talking when it lights off and you realize it’s built for one thing: mountain days that don’t follow a groomed plan.
At the heart of it is the **Patriot 9R**—a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** (reed-valve) **899cc** horizontal in-line setup that’s **fuel injected** (gas/oil injected) and happy on **regular fuel**. It starts the old-school, confidence-building way with a **pull start**, then funnels power through a **CVT** with a **belt drive**, managed by a **P-22 / TEAM LWT** clutch package. Hit the **thumb throttle**, and the response feels immediate and purposeful—like it’s been waiting all week for you to point it at the next climb. And when the terrain tightens up or you need to reset for another line, **reverse** is there to keep the momentum (and the mood) moving forward.
The RMK® personality is all about balance—light where it matters, strong where it counts. With an **aluminum MATRYX frame** and a **dry weight of 426 lbs**, it keeps things responsive without feeling twitchy. The stance is adjustable, with a **36" to 38"** ski stance range, and the sled’s overall footprint—**132" long**, **43.4" wide**, **53" tall**—lands in that sweet spot where it feels compact in the trees yet settled when you’re carrying speed across open bowls.
Up front, the **RMK® React™** **independent A-arm** suspension delivers **9 inches** of travel and is paired with **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs** (coil-over, with shock-mounted adjustment). Out back, the **RMK® KHAOS®** rear suspension brings **16 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, plus a **WER® Velocity center shock**—all adjustable, all remote reservoir, all ready for riders who like to fine-tune feel as conditions change from morning cold-smoke to afternoon chop.
The business end of a mountain sled is the track, and this one commits: a **Series 8** track at **165" long** and **15" wide** with **2.75" lugs**. That’s a setup that’s made to bite, float, and keep driving when the snow gets deep and the slope starts telling you “no.” Steering is handled through a **ProTaper™** bar with **manual steering**, giving you that direct, connected feel—especially when you’re dancing between technical lines and quick direction changes.
Little details make long days better, too. You get **heated, adjustable driver grips** with **rubber hand grips**, a **one-piece vinyl seat** in a **low height**, and practical protections like a **belt guard** and **snow guard**. The running gear keeps it mountain-tough: **Gripper® plastic skis** matched with **carbide skags** to keep things tracking when conditions are firm. Lighting is **LED** and **tinted**, and the sled keeps you informed with a **temperature warning light** and a **fuel level gauge**. There’s also **skid-resistant** footing where it matters—because the best lines usually require a little body English.
And when the ride’s over, you’ll appreciate the simple stuff: an **11-gallon** fuel capacity for longer stints between stops, and compatibility with **previous model year accessories**, so your setup can come together fast.
If you’re shopping this model, it’s offered in **Gloss Black** or **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**—but this particular sled stands out in ****, looking every bit as ready as it rides.
