Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R PRO-RMK® 165 in ****—a mountain sled that looks like it was poured straight out of a storm cloud and built specifically to go hunting for steep lines. It’s the kind of machine that makes you take the long way to the trailhead, not because you have to, but because you want a few extra minutes with that clean MATRYX presence sitting in the snow.
At its heart is the **Patriot 9R**: a **liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, horizontal in-line, 2-stroke** built around **899cc** of “say yes” energy. With **fuel injection** and **oil injection**, it’s ready to run on **regular gas**, keeping the routine simple so you can focus on the ride. A **pull start** keeps things straightforward and reliable, while the **CVT transmission** and **belt drive** deliver that smooth, eager response that feels right at home when you’re threading trees or popping up onto a sidehill. And when it’s time to pivot, reset, or back out of a tight spot, **reverse** is there—because sometimes the mountain gives you a polite reminder to try a different approach.
Polaris didn’t build this one to be timid. The chassis is **aluminum** and the body is **plastic**, keeping it purpose-driven where it counts. With a **dry weight of 419 lb**, it’s a nimble partner for technical terrain—light enough to feel playful, solid enough to feel planted when you’re committed to a line. The cockpit is all business: a **one-piece vinyl seat** for a single rider, **rubber hand grips**, **hand guards**, and **heated grips for the driver** (adjustable, too) for those days when the air bites but the powder is too good to ignore. The **skid-resistant** running boards help you stay composed when you’re shifting weight and dancing the sled through powder.
Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension brings **9 inches of travel**, paired with **Walker Evans Racing (WER®) adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**. Out back, the **PRO-RMK rear suspension** delivers a deep **16 inches of travel** with **two rear shocks**, plus a **center WER® shock**—all adjustable via **shock-mounted adjustment**. Translation: you can tailor the feel to your style and conditions, whether the snow is hero-fluffy, wind-packed, or somewhere in between.
When it comes to traction, this sled shows up ready. The **Series 8 track** stretches **165 inches** long and **15 inches** wide with **2.75-inch lugs**—the kind of footprint that’s eager to claw upward and keep driving when the slope gets serious. Up front, **Gripper® skis** with **carbide skags** keep your steering honest and predictable, while the **ProTaper® handlebar** setup keeps inputs feeling natural when you’re standing, leaning, and steering with your whole body. And when you need to scrub speed or set up for the next move, the **RMK® hydraulic disc rear brake** is there with confident control.
Tech doesn’t take a backseat, either. You get **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, plus **Bluetooth® audio** and **mobile app instrumentation**—so the ride can be both an escape and a connected experience when you want it. A **tinted, low LED** setup keeps the look sharp and visibility crisp, while gauge-based **fuel level** and **temperature warnings** help you stay ahead of the day. With an **11-gallon fuel capacity**, it’s ready for big loops, long climbs, and those “one more ridge” decisions.
In ****, this PRO-RMK® doesn’t just blend into winter—it becomes part of it. Point it toward the high country, grab the thumb throttle, and let that Patriot 9R attitude do what it was built to do: turn deep snow and steep terrain into your personal playground.
