The **2027 Polaris 850 RMK® SPS 165** in **** looks like it was built for one job: make deep snow feel like a playground. That color pops with a purpose—easy to admire when it’s parked, and even more satisfying when it’s the last flash you see before it disappears into a powdery tree line.
At the heart of this mountain machine is the **Patriot™ 840cc** liquid-cooled **2-cylinder, 2-stroke** that’s eager to come alive with a good old-fashioned **pull start**. Feed it **regular fuel** and let the **gas / oil injected** setup handle the details while **fuel injection** keeps throttle response crisp when you’re picking your way through technical terrain. Power runs through a **CVT** with **belt drive**, paired with **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutches—exactly the kind of setup that makes roll-on power feel smooth and predictable when you’re balancing traction, pitch, and attitude on a steep face. And when you need to reposition fast, **reverse** is right there—because “just hop off and muscle it around” gets old at altitude.
The personality of this sled really shows through its **MATRYX aluminum frame**—light, purposeful, and built to feel natural the moment you stand on the boards. With a **132-inch** overall length, a **43.4-inch** width, and a **low** windshield (tinted, because style matters), it keeps things compact and focused for mountain riding. At a **428 lb dry weight**, it’s the kind of machine that feels willing when you ask it to change lines quickly, and planted when you ask it to hold one.
Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension delivers **9 inches** of travel, using **Polaris IFP adjustable gas shocks** with **shock-mounted adjustment**. Translation: you can fine-tune feel without turning your ride into a science project. Out back, the **RMK rear suspension** brings a big **16 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, plus a **Polaris IFP center shock**, all adjustable and ready to smooth out landings, chatter, and those surprise compressions that show up right after you commit.
Then there’s the business end: a **Series 8 track** stretching **165 inches** long and **15 inches** wide, with tall **2.75-inch** lugs built to claw for drive when the snow turns deep and the hill turns serious. It’s the kind of footprint that encourages you to aim higher, sidehill longer, and keep exploring when the “easy” routes are already tracked out.
Control points are dialed for standing, shifting, and reacting fast. The **ProTaper™ handlebar** and **manual steering** keep everything direct, with a **thumb throttle** that feels right at home when you’re dancing between inputs. The **Gripper® skis** (plastic, with **carbide** skags) help the front end hold a line when conditions are inconsistent—because mountain days are rarely uniform. Add in **RMK® hydraulic disc braking** and you’ve got confident stopping power when the slope drops away or the trail back gets tight.
Polaris didn’t forget the creature comforts that matter when the ride goes long: **heated, adjustable driver grips**, a simple **fuel gauge**, and a **temperature warning light** for peace of mind. The **one-piece vinyl seat** keeps things clean and functional for a single rider mission, while details like the **belt guard**, **snow guard**, and **skid-resistant** running boards show this sled was designed to be ridden hard, not just admired.
In ****, this 850 RMK® SPS 165 doesn’t just look ready—it feels like an invitation. Pick a line, stand it up, and let the mountain decide how big your grin gets.
