In **Gloss Black**, the 2027 Polaris 650 INDY® XC® 137 looks like it was poured out of midnight and sharpened into a trail weapon. It’s the kind of sled that makes a groomed corridor feel like your personal race course—clean, quiet confidence at idle, then a quick, crisp snap when you squeeze the thumb and point it toward the next set of corners.
At its heart is the **650cc Patriot™** twin—**liquid-cooled**, **2-stroke**, **reed-valve** and **fuel injected** so it stays responsive and consistent when conditions change from crunchy morning hardpack to afternoon chop. It sips **regular fuel** and uses **gas/oil injection**, keeping the ride simple while the motor stays ready to light. Hit the **electric start**, let it settle, and when you’re ready to roll, the **CVT** with belt drive and **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutching keeps the power flowing in that smooth, always-on way that makes passing groups and stretching trail legs feel effortless. And when the parking lot—or a tight turnaround—tries to test your patience, **reverse** is right there to make it a non-event.
This INDY® XC® is built around the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, a platform that’s all about control and balance for real trail miles. Up front, it runs an **independent A-arm** setup with **9.5 inches** of travel, tuned with **Fox® QS3** adjustable gas shocks with **remote reservoirs**. Out back, the **PRO-CC** rear suspension delivers **16.2 inches** of travel and uses **Fox® QS3** shocks again (rear and center), giving you the ability to dial in the ride for your kind of day—whether that’s smooth-and-fast cruising or charging into the rougher stuff when the trail gets beat up. The stance sits at **42.5 inches**, planted and predictable when you’re leaning into long sweepers.
Traction comes from a **Cobra Track** in the sweet-spot **137 x 15** size, with **1.35-inch** lugs—enough bite to hook up confidently while still feeling quick and nimble on-trail. Steering is **manual** through the handlebar, and up front the **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** with **carbide** skags help the sled track cleanly and hold a line when you’re carving through set-up corners or dealing with late-day ruts.
It’s also packed with the kind of ride-day comforts that keep you smiling when the sun drops and the temps follow. You get **heated, adjustable driver hand grips**, **hand guards**, a **mid-height tinted windshield**, and smart basics like a **fuel gauge** plus a **temperature warning light**. The **one-piece vinyl seat** keeps things simple and supportive for a single rider mission, and details like the **belt guard**, **snow guard**, and **skid-resistant** running boards show that this sled was designed for actual miles, not just showroom looks.
At roughly **120 inches** long and a **dry weight of 495 lbs**, the 650 INDY® XC® 137 strikes that confident middle ground: substantial enough to feel stable when you’re carrying speed, yet eager to change direction when the trail tightens up. And in **Gloss Black**, it wears that performance attitude perfectly—subtle, aggressive, and ready to disappear into the tree line the moment you crack the throttle and let the trail unwind.
