The 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 155 ES is built for riders who think “trail” is just the part of the day that happens before the real climbing starts. This is a purpose-made mountain machine—light on its feet, eager to pivot, and happy to trade flat ground for steep faces all day long.
Finished in ****, it has that clean, ready-to-send look that stands out against fresh powder without trying too hard. (And if you ever want a different vibe, this model is also offered in **Gloss Black** and **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**.) But in this color, it just looks like it belongs on a ridge line—idling quietly while you pick your next line.
At the heart of the fun is the **Patriot 9R**: a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line engine with **reed valve** configuration and **fuel injection**. With **899 cc** on tap, it’s the kind of responsive power that feels perfectly at home in technical terrain—ready to jump from controlled crawl to aggressive pull without the drama. It runs on **regular fuel**, with **gas / oil injection**, and breathes out through a **single exhaust**. When it’s time to bring it to life, you’ve got a straightforward **pull start**, because simplicity has its own kind of confidence in the backcountry.
Power delivery is managed by a **continuously variable (CVT)** setup with **belt** drive, paired with **P-22 / TEAM LWT** clutching. The result is that classic “point it and go” feel—especially useful when you’re feathering the **thumb throttle** through trees or rolling onto power to finish a sidehill. And when you need to reset for another attempt (or untangle a tight spot), **reverse** is ready to help you out.
The RMK® platform is all about balance: big capability without feeling bulky. The **MATRYX aluminum frame** keeps things rigid and responsive, while the overall package stays impressively manageable at a **445 lb dry weight**. Dimensions land at **126.7 inches long**, **43.4 inches wide**, and **53 inches tall**, with an adjustable ski stance from **36 to 38 inches** to fine-tune how it behaves in different snow and terrain.
Up front, the sled rides on an **independent A-arm** front suspension with **RMK® React™** geometry and **9 inches of travel**, controlled by **WER® Velocity** adjustable gas shocks with **remote reservoirs** and **shock-mounted adjustment**. Out back, the **RMK® KHAOS®** rear suspension brings **16 inches of travel**, with **two rear shocks** plus a **WER® Velocity** center shock—again, adjustable and reservoir-equipped—so you can dial it for deep days, firmer conditions, or whatever your riding crew calls “good enough.”
Traction is where the mountain story really comes together: a **Series 8** track measuring **155 x 15 inches** with **2.75-inch lugs**. That’s a paddle-ready setup designed to dig in, keep momentum, and help the chassis feel lively when you’re hopping, carving, or correcting mid-line.
Control points are rider-first. You get **ProTaper™** manual handlebar steering, **rubber grips** with **adjustable heated hand grips** for those long, cold climbs, and a clean **LED** headlight with a **tinted** lens and **low height** profile. The sled keeps an eye on itself too, with a **temperature warning light** and a **fuel gauge**—handy when you’ve got **11 gallons** onboard and a big day planned.
Stopping power comes from **RMK® hydraulic disc** rear braking, and the details you don’t think about until you need them—like a **belt guard**, **snow guard**, and **skid-resistant** running boards—are all there to keep the ride composed when conditions get rowdy.
Bottom line: in ****, this Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 155 ES looks sharp, feels precise, and is happiest doing what mountain sleds were born to do—climb higher, carve harder, and make every powder field feel like a playground.
