Meet the 2027 Polaris 850 INDY® VR1 Dynamix 137 in ****—a trail-bred performance sled that looks as quick as it feels. It has that “let’s take the long way home” attitude: crisp lines, a purposeful stance, and the kind of presence that makes fresh corduroy and tight, twisty woods trails seem to call your name.
At the heart of the fun is the liquid-cooled **Patriot™ 840**—a 2-cylinder, horizontal in-line, **2-stroke** built to respond right now. With **fuel injection** and **electric start**, it’s the kind of machine that feels eager from the first thumb of the throttle, then keeps building as you roll into the next stretch. It runs on **regular fuel** with **gas/oil injection**, and it’s matched to a **CVT** setup with belt drive and a **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutch feel that’s all about smooth, punchy transitions. And when you need to back out of a tight spot or line up for another run, **reverse** is ready.
The ride is where this VR1 really leans into its “performance trail” mission. Up front, you’ve got a **MATRYX** independent A-arm suspension with **9.5 inches** of travel, paired with **Fox® Dynamix** adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs (and coil-over design) that are happy to play both sides—planted and precise when you’re carving, composed when the trail gets choppy. Out back, the **PRO-CC** rear suspension delivers **16.2 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, plus a matching **Fox® Dynamix** center shock—so the sled stays balanced when speeds rise and braking bumps start stacking up.
That control continues at the contact points. **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** with **carbide** skags help keep turn-in predictable, while the **Matryx Stealth** brake and **hydraulic disc** rear brake bring the pace back down with confidence. The chassis itself is an **aluminum MATRYX frame**, wrapped in durable plastic bodywork, and sized for real-world trail agility: about **120 inches** long, **47 inches** wide, and **46 inches** tall. With a **42.5-inch** ski stance, it’s set up to feel stable and decisive—especially when you’re linking corners and choosing lines on the fly.
Out back, the **Cobra Track** is a sweet spot for aggressive trail riders: **137 inches** long and **15 inches** wide with **1.35-inch** lugs. It’s enough bite to keep things exciting when conditions get loose, while still feeling lively and efficient on a fast, groomed run. Add in an **11.5-gallon** fuel tank and you’ve got the range to keep chasing the good sections instead of watching the clock.
Comfort and day-to-day enjoyment are dialed, too. You get a one-piece **vinyl** seat, **rubber** grips with **driver heated hand grips** (adjustable), and thoughtful protection like **hand guards**, a **belt guard**, and a **snow guard**—the kind of details that matter when the miles add up. There’s also **underseat storage** (1.8 gallons) for the essentials, plus LED lighting with a **tinted** lens and a **mid-height** windshield for a clean look and practical coverage.
And because modern riding is part adrenaline, part logistics, it includes **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** along with **Bluetooth® audio** and **mobile app instrumentation**—so you can navigate, connect, and keep your ride info close at hand. Clear warning cues are built in as well, with a temperature warning light and a fuel level gauge to help you stay ahead of the day.
All together, this **** 850 INDY® VR1 Dynamix 137 feels like a perfectly tuned invitation: ride farther, carve harder, and turn every “quick spin” into an all-day story.
