Meet the ** 2027 Polaris 850 INDY® XC® 137**, a brand-new trail sled that shows up in **** and instantly looks like it’s ready to star in your next “one more lake loop” story. (And if you’re the type who likes choices, this model lineup also comes in **Gloss Black** or **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**—but this one’s wearing **** with confidence.)
At the heart of it is the **Patriot™** powerplant: a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **horizontal in-line**, **2-stroke** built around **840cc** of get-up-and-go, with **reed valve** breathing and **fuel injection** feeding it. Translation: it’s the kind of engine that feels eager the moment you thumb the throttle, then keeps pulling smoothly when the trail opens up and your grin gets wider. The fuel setup is **gas / oil injected** and calls for **regular** fuel—because “fun” shouldn’t require a scavenger hunt at the pump.
Starting is easy thanks to **electric start**, and the ride is kept simple and effective with a **CVT transmission** and **belt** drive. When the trail turns into a tight staging area or you need to back out of a parking spot that suddenly feels smaller than it did five minutes ago, you’ll appreciate that it has **reverse**. The clutching—**P-85 / TEAM LWT**—is there to keep the power delivery feeling purposeful, whether you’re rolling on gently or asking for everything it’s got.
This INDY® XC® is built on the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, with a rider-focused layout that feels natural when you’re moving around on the sled. It’s a **single-seat** setup with a **one-piece vinyl seat**, and the rider area is thoughtfully covered: **skid-resistant** footing, **hand guards**, a **belt guard**, and a **snow guard** for those days when the trail is throwing everything it has at you. Up front, **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** with **carbide skags** help the sled carve its line with authority, guided by **manual steering** through the handlebar.
Suspension is where this sled really leans into the “XC” part of its name. The front end uses an **independent A-arm** design with **9.5 inches** of travel, while the rear brings **16.2 inches** of travel through the **PRO-CC** rear suspension and **two rear shocks**. Then there are the shocks: **Fox® QS3** adjustable gas shocks with **remote reservoirs** up front, in the rear, and at the center. With **shock-mounted adjustment**, it’s set up for the rider who likes to fine-tune feel—whether you want it plush for long miles or firmer when you’re pushing a faster pace.
Out back, the traction comes from a **Cobra Track**—a sweet-spot **137-inch** length and **15-inch** width with **1.35-inch** lugs. That combo is a classic “trail with attitude” recipe: enough footprint to hook up when conditions get loose, while still staying nimble and predictable when the corners stack up.
It’s also nicely equipped for real-world riding. A **tinted LED** setup helps keep visibility sharp when the light starts to fade, and the **mid-height** windshield gives you some coverage without feeling like you’re piloting a bubble. You’ve got a **fuel level gauge** so surprises stay off the itinerary, and a **temperature warning light** for added peace of mind. And when the ride goes long and the day gets cold, **adjustable heated driver hand grips** keep you comfortable enough to stay out for “just one more run.”
With a **120-inch** overall length, **47-inch** width, and a **dry weight of 497 lbs**, this sled lands in that confident, planted zone on trail—steady when you want it, lively when you ask. Add in an **11.5-gallon** fuel capacity, and you’ve got the range to make the most of a full day of winter.
In ****, this 2027 850 INDY® XC® 137 doesn’t just look ready—it *feels* ready. Ready for crisp mornings, fast afternoons, and that last twilight rip back to the trailer when you realize winter doesn’t last forever.
