Dressed in **Gloss Black**, this 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R INDY® XCR® 129 looks like it was poured out of midnight and shaped into a trail weapon. It’s the kind of sled that doesn’t need to shout to get attention—its presence does the talking, especially when that black finish is dusted with fresh snow and the LEDs cut a clean line through the trees ahead.
At the heart of it is the **Patriot 9R**—a **liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke** built in a **horizontal in-line** layout with **reed valves** and **fuel injection**. With **899cc** on tap, it delivers that crisp, immediate response that makes every straightaway feel shorter and every corner exit feel like a slingshot. It sips **regular fuel** and uses **gas / oil injection**, so you get the convenience you want with the punch you came for. Hit the **electric start**, settle your thumb onto the **thumb throttle**, and let the **CVT** with **belt drive** do what it does best—keeping the power smooth and ready without you having to overthink it. And yes, it’s got **reverse**, because real trail days include tight spots, awkward pull-offs, and the occasional “I meant to do that.”
The ride is built around the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, giving the sled a planted, purposeful feel without carrying unnecessary bulk. At **117 inches long**, **47 inches wide**, and **46 inches tall**, it strikes that sweet spot: compact enough to feel precise on twisty trail sections, yet stable when the pace climbs. The ski stance sits at **42.5 inches**, pairing a confident footprint with quick reactions when you lean in and commit.
Up front, the **independent A-arm** suspension backed by the **MATRYX** front suspension design offers **9.5 inches of travel**, working with **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**. Out back, the **PRO-CC** rear suspension brings **16.2 inches of travel** with **Walker Evans Racing (WER®) adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**, plus a matching **WER® center shock**. Translation: this sled is ready to take rough trail chatter, late-day braking bumps, and surprise hits with the kind of composure that keeps you riding longer—and grinning harder.
Steering feel matters when the trail turns playful, and the setup here keeps things honest: **manual steering** through a **handlebar** control, matched with **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** and **carbide skags** that bite when you ask them to. When it’s time to scrub speed, the **Matryx Race Radial** brake system with a **hydraulic disc rear brake** brings serious control—confident, predictable, and ready for aggressive trail riding.
Then there’s the business end: a **Cobra Track** measuring **129 inches long** and **15 inches wide**, with **1.35-inch lugs**. It’s a trail-focused setup that hooks up when you roll on the throttle, keeps momentum when conditions get loose, and stays composed when the snow turns inconsistent.
Comfort and practicality haven’t been forgotten, either. You get a supportive **one-piece vinyl seat** built for a focused **single rider**. The **mid-height tinted windshield** helps take the edge off wind and trail spray, while **heated, adjustable grips** and **hand guards** keep your hands happier when winter decides to act like winter. There’s **underseat storage** (1.8 gallons) for the essentials, plus thoughtful touches like a **belt guard**, **snow guard**, and **skid resistant** running boards to help you stay locked in when the pace picks up.
And when you want your ride to feel as modern as it performs, **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** is on board—backed by clear warnings and readouts like a **fuel gauge** and **temperature warning light**—so you can spend less time guessing and more time riding.
In **Gloss Black**, this INDY® XCR® 129 doesn’t just look fast sitting still—it looks like it’s already halfway down the trail. The only real question is: how far are you going before you finally decide to turn around?
