Draped in ****, this **2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 165** looks like it was built to leave clean, confident lines on a blank mountainside—and then go back for another lap before your buddies even catch their breath.
At the heart of it is the **Patriot 9R**: a **liquid-cooled, 899cc**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** mill with **reed valve** induction and **fuel injection** (gas with **oil injection**, running on **regular** fuel). Translation: it’s the kind of power that snaps to attention when you hit the **thumb throttle**, then keeps pulling with that eager, lightweight 2-stroke attitude mountain riders crave. When the climb gets tight or the snow gets technical, the **CVT** keeps the drive smooth and responsive, with belt drive on both the engine/transmission and the rear. And when the trail points the wrong way, **reverse** is ready—because nobody wants to wrestle a sled around when the terrain is already doing enough of that.
This RMK is built around the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, keeping the package strong and precise while staying light on its feet. With a **dry weight of 426 lbs**, it has that “easy to place” feel riders look for when the slope steepens and you need to change the plan mid-turn. The chassis measures **132 inches long**, **43.4 inches wide**, and **53 inches tall**, with an adjustable ski stance from **36 to 38 inches**—handy for dialing in how planted or how playful you want it to feel on varying snow and terrain.
Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension provides **9 inches** of travel, and it’s paired with **WER® Velocity** adjustable gas shocks with **remote reservoirs** (coil-over, with shock-mounted adjustments). Out back, the **RMK® KHAOS®** rear suspension delivers a generous **16 inches** of travel and uses **two rear shocks**, plus a **WER® Velocity** center shock—again, adjustable gas units with remote reservoirs. The result is a setup that’s ready for deep-snow momentum, quick transitions, and the kind of off-camber surprises that like to show up right when you’re feeling confident.
The business end is a **Series 8** track measuring **165 x 15 inches** with **2.75-inch** lugs—serious footprint and bite for mountain days when “packed” is just a rumor. Up front, **Gripper®** skis (plastic) with **carbide** skags help keep your line honest, while the **ProTaper™** handlebar steering keeps inputs direct and familiar when you’re counter-steering through trees or setting up for the next climb.
Polaris also bakes in the practical details you’ll appreciate once the day stretches long: **LED** lighting with a **tinted, low** windshield, **heated and adjustable** driver hand grips, a **fuel level gauge**, and a **temperature warning light**. There’s an **11-gallon** fuel capacity for extended exploring, plus thoughtful protection like a **belt guard** and **snow guard**. The **one-piece vinyl** seat keeps it simple and focused—this is a **one-seat** machine for riders who’d rather carve their own line than follow one.
In ****, this Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 165 doesn’t just show up—it shows intent. Point it at fresh snow, pick a horizon, and let the mountain do what it does best: challenge you, reward you, and make every ride feel like the good part of the story.
