Meet the 2027 Polaris 650 Switchback® XC 146 1.35 7S in ****—a snowmobile that looks ready to pounce even when it’s sitting still. It’s built as a true **crossover** with a strong **trail-first** attitude, designed for riders who like their weekends to include a little bit of everything: crisp corner carving, fast straightaways, and that irresistible “what’s down that side path?” curiosity.



At the heart of it is the **Patriot™ 650**—a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line engine with **reed valve** induction and **fuel injection**. It runs on **regular fuel** with **gas / oil injection**, keeping things simple when you’re fueling up for another lap (or another county). Fire it up with the **electric start**, or use the **pull start** when you want that old-school, ready-anywhere confidence. Power flows through a **CVT transmission** with **belt drive**, backed by **reverse** for the inevitable moments when a perfect line becomes an “interesting” parking choice.



The Switchback XC rides on the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, wrapped in durable **plastic bodywork**, with details that show it’s meant to be ridden hard: **skid resistant** running boards, **tunnel braces**, a **belt guard**, **hand guards**, and a **snow guard**—the kind of practical toughness you appreciate more with every mile. The stance sits at **42.5 inches** and stays there, giving it a planted feel when the trail starts getting choppy and fast. And with a dry weight of **499 lbs** plus **11.5 gallons** of fuel capacity, it’s set up for real days in real snow—not just quick spins from the truck.



Up front, the **independent A-arm** suspension with **9.5 inches** of travel pairs with **MATRYX** architecture and **Fox® QS3** adjustable gas shocks with **remote reservoirs**, so you can dial the feel to match your pace. Out back, the **IGX** rear suspension delivers **16 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, plus a **Fox® QS3** center shock—again adjustable, again remote-reservoir equipped—built to keep the sled composed when the trail gets hammered and the speed stays up. Steering is classic and direct: **manual handlebar control**, connected to **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** with **carbide skags** for bite when you want a clean, confident arc through the corners.



Then there’s the track: a **Cobra Track** measuring **146 inches** long, **15 inches** wide, with a **1.35-inch** lug profile. That combination hits a sweet spot—enough footprint to feel versatile when conditions get softer, while staying responsive and lively when the trail is hard-packed and calling your name.



Comfort and control stay front and center, too. You get a supportive **one-piece vinyl seat** for a dedicated **single rider** setup, **heated rubber grips** (driver-focused and **adjustable**) and a **mid-height tinted windshield** that takes the edge off wind without cutting you off from the ride. When it’s time to slow things down, the **Matryx Stealth** brake system uses a **hydraulic disc** rear brake—clean, consistent, and confidence-inspiring.



And because modern rides should feel modern, it’s equipped with **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, plus clear, no-nonsense alerts like a **temperature warning light** and a **fuel level gauge**, all lit by **LED** lighting so the sled looks as sharp late in the day as it does rolling out in the morning.



Finished in ****, this Switchback XC doesn’t just blend into winter—it shows up and owns it.