Draped in ****, the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R RMK® SPS 165 ES looks like it was built for one purpose: disappear into the mountains and reappear at the top of the line you swore was “probably too steep.” It’s a dedicated **mountain** machine through and through, and it carries itself with that unmistakable MATRYX aluminum-frame attitude—light on its feet, eager to change direction, and ready to dance in technical terrain.
At the heart of the fun is the **Patriot 9R**: a liquid-cooled, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line that brings **899cc** of crisp, fuel-injected urgency to every squeeze of the thumb throttle. It runs on **regular** fuel with **gas/oil injection**, so you can focus on the next sidehill rather than fiddling with mixtures. Hit the button and the **electric start** snaps it to life, then the **CVT** transmission takes over—smooth, responsive, and perfectly suited to the constant on/off rhythm of real mountain riding. When the trail tightens up or you need a quick reset in a tricky spot, **reverse** is there to save the day (and your energy).
This sled’s stance and proportions are all about control. At **43.4 inches wide** with an adjustable ski stance from **36 to 38 inches**, it gives you that planted, predictable feel when you’re carving, counter-steering, and picking your way across uneven snow. Up front, the **independent A-arm** suspension paired with **RMK® React™** geometry and **9 inches of travel** keeps the skis honest when conditions go from buttery to busted. And those **Gripper®** plastic skis with **carbide** skags add that reassuring bite when you’re setting an edge and committing to a line.
Out back is where the personality really shows. The **RMK® KHAOS®** rear suspension delivers a generous **16 inches of travel**, tuned for the kind of terrain that turns average rides into stories. The shocks are the real treat: **WER® Velocity** units front, rear, and center—**adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs**, with coil-over support where it counts—so you can dial it in for your riding style, your snowpack, and your definition of “one more hit.” And when it’s time to put all that power to snow, the **Series 8** track—**165 inches** long, **15 inches** wide, with **2.75-inch** lugs—brings the deep-snow drive you want for steep climbs, quick direction changes, and those moments when you point it somewhere that doesn’t look like a path until you make it one.
Comfort and confidence are handled with the simple stuff done right: a **one-piece vinyl seat** for the solo pilot, **heated, adjustable** driver grips for cold days that still deserve full-send throttle, and a clear set of essentials—**fuel gauge**, a **temperature warning light**, and **tinted LED** lighting to keep things visible when the day runs long. Practical touches like a **belt guard**, **snow guard**, and **skid-resistant** running boards round it out without stealing the spotlight from what matters: the ride.
And yes—while this model comes in **Gloss Black** or **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**, this one’s finished in ****, a look that fits the RMK® vibe perfectly: bold, purposeful, and ready to stand out against a world of white.
