Meet the 2027 Polaris 650 INDY® VR1 137 in ****—a trail-bred performance sled that looks fast standing still and feels even quicker the moment you squeeze the thumb throttle. This is the kind of machine that makes “just a quick lap” turn into an all-day grin, carving from corner to corner with that planted, confident attitude riders chase all season.
At the heart of the fun is Polaris’ **Patriot™ 650**: a **liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke** built in a **horizontal in-line** layout with **reed valve** induction and **fuel injection**. It runs on **regular fuel** with **gas/oil injection**, and it’s ready to fire up with an **electric start**—because the best rides start immediately, not after a workout. Power delivery is managed through a **CVT** with **belt drive**, backed by the **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutching, so the sled stays eager and responsive as trail conditions change. When it’s time to regroup, navigate a tight lot, or back out of a tricky spot, **reverse** is right there to keep things easy.
The VR1’s personality really shines in how it handles. Built on the **MATRYX aluminum frame** with a smart, rider-focused layout, it feels purposeful and light on its feet—especially impressive considering its **497 lb dry weight**. The stance is a confident **42.5 inches**, matched with **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** and **carbide skags** that bite into the trail with precision. Up front, the **independent A-arm** suspension delivers **9.5 inches of travel**, and out back the **PRO-CC rear suspension** stretches to **16.2 inches**, helping the sled stay composed when the trail gets choppy or speeds start creeping up.
Suspension tuning is where this INDY® VR1 really gets to show off. It’s outfitted with **Walker Evans Racing (WER®) adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**—front, rear, and center—giving you the tools to dial in feel for your style and your local terrain. Whether you like a more playful, flickable setup for tight corners or a steadier, planted ride for long, fast straights, those shock-mounted adjustments make it easy to fine-tune.
The track setup keeps the fun hooked up. A **Cobra Track** measures **137 inches long** and **15 inches wide**, with **1.35-inch lugs**—a sweet spot for trail performance that still digs in when the snow gets softer and the exits beg for more throttle. With the sled’s balanced **120-inch overall length**, it’s nimble enough to dance through technical sections while still feeling stable when the speedometer starts telling the truth.
Comfort and control get equal attention. You’re seated in a clean, supportive **one-piece vinyl seat**, with **rubber hand grips**, **hand guards**, and **adjustable heated grips** to keep your hands happy when the temperature drops. A **mid-height tinted LED windshield** helps knock down wind without making you feel boxed in, and details like a **belt guard**, **snow guard**, **shock cover**, and **skid-resistant** running boards show this sled was built for real-world miles.
Tech-wise, it’s ready for modern riding days. **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** is on board, along with **Bluetooth® audio** and **mobile app instrumentation**—so you can stay connected, track your ride, and keep the cockpit feeling like mission control (the fun kind). Helpful alerts and info are covered too, including a **fuel level gauge** and a **temperature warning light**. And when you need a spot for essentials, there’s **underseat storage** offering **1.8 gallons** of capacity—perfect for the small stuff that makes big days smoother.
In ****, this 2027 Polaris 650 INDY® VR1 137 doesn’t just blend into the parking lot—it announces that today’s plan is simple: point it down the trail, trust the chassis, let the Patriot™ sing, and make winter feel like the best season on purpose.
