Meet the 2027 Polaris 850 Switchback® Assault® 146 - Race IFS in ****—a crossover that refuses to pick a side. It’s built for riders who want to carve the trail with confidence, then casually point the skis toward the untamed stuff when the snow looks deeper and the day feels young.
At the heart of this Switchback Assault is the **Patriot™ 840**: a **liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke** horizontal in-line setup with **reed valve** breathing and **fuel injection**. Translation: quick response, crisp pull, and the kind of eager attitude that makes “just one more mile” turn into an all-day story. Starting is easy too—**electric start** is ready when you are, with **pull start** backup for peace of mind. Feed it **regular fuel**, let the **oil-injected** system do its thing, and enjoy the simplicity of a machine that’s ready to run when the snow is ready to fly.
Power meets polish through a **CVT transmission** with **belt drive**, backed by **reverse** for the moments when the trail gets tight, the parking spot gets awkward, or your buddies decide your sled should be the one that turns around first. Control stays intuitive with a **thumb throttle**, putting that punchy 840cc personality right at your fingertips.
The Switchback Assault name isn’t just for flair—this one is engineered to feel at home in multiple worlds. Up front, the **MATRYX** suspension layout uses an **Independent A-Arm** design with **9.5 inches of travel**, matched with **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs** (and coil-over support) so you can keep things composed when the trail starts chopping up. Out back, the **IGX rear suspension** delivers a generous **16 inches of travel** with **two rear shocks**, plus a **WER® Velocity center shock**, all adjustable and remote-reservoir equipped—because when conditions change every five minutes, your sled shouldn’t feel stuck in one mood.
Underneath, the **Cobra Track** brings the bite: a **146-inch** length, **15-inch** width, and tall **1.352-inch lugs** to keep you driving forward when the snow turns soft and the route gets creative. Steering is classic and connected—**manual handlebars**—paired with **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** and **carbide skags** to help you hold a line when you’re railing corners or picking your way through mixed terrain.
This sled rides on an **aluminum MATRYX frame**, keeping things strong where it counts, and it’s sized to feel planted without feeling bulky—about **125 inches long**, **47 inches wide**, and carrying an **11.5-gallon** fuel capacity for big-route ambitions. Details that matter on real rides are here too: **hand guards**, a **belt guard**, **skid-resistant** running boards, **tunnel braces**, and a **snow guard**—the little confidence-boosters that make long days feel easier.
And because modern rides deserve modern info, you’ve got **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, **Bluetooth® audio**, and **mobile app instrumentation**—plus practical alerts like a **fuel gauge** and a **temperature warning light**. Add in a **low, tinted LED** setup and **adjustable heated grips**, and you’ve got a cockpit that stays comfortable and clear when the weather decides to test your commitment.
Wrapped in ****, this 2027 Switchback® Assault® 146 - Race IFS looks as bold as it feels—ready for fast trail miles, surprise powder detours, and every “we should totally check that out” moment in between.
