Dressed in ****, the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® KHAOS® 165 looks like it was designed for the kind of days that start with a fresh forecast and end with a face full of powder. This is a mountain machine through and through—built to feel lively in the trees, eager on a sidehill, and totally at home when the plan is “up there” and the route is whatever line looks the most fun.
At the heart of it is the **Patriot 9R**: a **liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, horizontal in-line, 2-stroke** with **899cc** of fuel-injected attitude. It runs **gas / oil injected**, sips **regular fuel**, and lights off with a simple **pull start**—old-school confidence with modern fueling. When the terrain goes from mellow to “commitment required,” the **CVT** keeps the power flowing through **belt drive**, while **reverse** is there for the moments when your track is pointed somewhere you didn’t intend to park.
That mountain DNA shows up in the chassis too. The **MATRYX aluminum frame** keeps things purpose-built and responsive, and at **424 lb dry**, it’s ready to dance instead of bulldoze. The stance is dialable between a **36" minimum** and **38" maximum ski stance**, so you can set it up the way you like depending on snow conditions and riding style. Up front, **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension with **9" of travel** works with **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs** to keep the skis composed when the snow gets chopped or the line gets spicy.
Out back, the **RMK® KHAOS®** rear suspension brings **16" of travel** and runs a full set of **WER® Velocity** remote-reservoir adjustable shocks (rear and center). It’s the kind of setup that encourages you to pop, pivot, and play—because the sled feels like it wants to move with you, not fight you. When it’s time to rein things in, the **RMK® hydraulic disc** rear brake delivers controlled stopping power, and **carbide skags** add bite to the **Gripper® plastic skis** when conditions call for precision.
And then there’s the business end: a **Series 8** track measuring **165" long** and **15" wide**, with big **2.75" lugs**. That combination is all about deep-snow drive and climb-ready traction—the kind that makes you look at a steep rollover and think, “Yeah, that’ll go.” Add in skid-resistant running boards and practical protection like a **belt guard** and **snow guard**, and it’s clear this sled was made for real riding, not just good photos.
Inside the cockpit, it stays focused and rider-first. You’ve got a **ProTaper™** handlebar and a **thumb throttle**—simple, direct control with a familiar feel. The **one-piece vinyl seat** keeps the profile clean for stand-up riding, and the **heated, adjustable driver hand grips** help keep your hands happy when the temperature drops and your pace stays high. Lighting comes from **LEDs** (with a **tinted** lens), and the low-height setup keeps everything feeling compact and intentional.
For the tech side of the ride, **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** is on board, along with a **fuel level gauge** and a **temperature warning light**—the kind of info you want when you’re chasing daylight and pushing deeper into the mountains.
In short: the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® KHAOS® 165 in **** isn’t here to politely follow trails. It’s here to turn untouched snow into your personal playground—one pull, one squeeze of the throttle, and one more “let’s try that line” at a time.
