Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot Boost Switchback® Assault® 146 - Race IFS in ****—a crossover built for riders who like their trail days fast, their off-trail detours frequent, and their grin permanently stuck in place. It’s the kind of sled that doesn’t just *handle* changing conditions—it goes looking for them.
At the heart of the fun is the **Patriot™ Boost** powerplant: an **840cc**, **2-cylinder**, **liquid-cooled**, **2-stroke** with **reed valve** induction and **turbocharging**. Translation: it’s ready to spool up and shove you down the corridor with that clean, urgent pull only a turbo can deliver. It runs on **regular fuel**, uses **gas with oil injection**, and feeds the fire via **fuel injection** through a **single exhaust**—crisp response at the **thumb throttle**, whether you’re squeezing past a wind drift or stretching a straightaway.
Power gets to the snow through a **continuously variable (CVT) transmission** with **belt drive**, backed by a **P-22 / TEAM LWT** clutch setup that’s built to keep the party on schedule. There’s **reverse** when you need to reset your line, and you’ve got **electric start** plus **pull start** for those days when you just want to get moving—no excuses, no delays.
This Switchback® Assault® 146 is sized for playful precision and real stability: about **125 inches long**, **47 inches wide**, and **46 inches tall**, with a **42.5-inch ski stance** that keeps it planted and predictable. Dry weight sits at **531 lb**, and the **MATRYX aluminum frame** helps keep the feel lively without losing that tough, ready-for-more attitude. With **11.5 gallons** of fuel capacity, it’s set up for long loops, unplanned side missions, and “one more run” decisions.
Up front, the sled rides on a **MATRYX Independent A-Arm** front suspension with **9.5 inches** of travel. Out back, the **IGX rear suspension** delivers **16 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, giving you the confidence to skim chop, soak up landings, and stay composed when the trail turns to chatter. Damping is handled by **WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs** at the front, rear, and center—plus **coil-over** design—so you can fine-tune the feel for the day’s pace and snow conditions using **shock-mounted adjustment**.
Steering stays direct and rider-driven with **manual handlebar control**, and the front end is guided by **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** with **carbide skags**—a combination that’s eager to carve and holds a line when the trail hardens up. When it’s time to rein things in, the **Matryx Stealth** braking system uses a **hydraulic disc rear brake** for strong, consistent stopping power.
And because a great ride is more than just speed, this one brings the right comforts and tech without getting in the way. You get a **one-piece vinyl seat** for a focused, athletic riding position, **heated driver grips** that are **adjustable**, and **hand guards** to help keep the wind honest. The **LED lighting** with a **tinted, low-height** setup keeps night rides sharp and clean, while **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, **mobile app instrumentation**, and **Bluetooth® audio** bring navigation and connectivity along for the adventure. A **fuel gauge** and **temperature warning light** keep the essentials in check.
Out back, the bite comes from a **Cobra Track** measuring **146 x 15** with **1.352-inch lugs**—a sweet spot that helps this sled live up to its crossover mission: confident on-trail manners with the traction to make those “let’s see what’s over there” moments feel like the whole point.
In ****, it doesn’t just look the part—it looks like it’s already in motion. All you have to do is point it toward the next ribbon of trail…and whatever lies just beyond it.
