Painted in ****, this 2027 Polaris 650 INDY® XCR® 129 looks like it’s already moving fast—parked. It’s a trail sled with a purpose-built attitude: point it down your favorite corridor, squeeze the thumb throttle, and let the miles turn into stories. (And if you’re the type who likes choices, this model is also offered in **Polaris Blue Metallic / White Lightning / Indy Red**—but this one wears **** like it owns the snow.)
At the heart of it is the **Patriot™ 650**—a **liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke** with **reed valve** breathing and **fuel injection** for crisp response. It runs on **regular fuel** and uses **gas/oil injection**, so you can focus more on the ride and less on the ritual. Hit the **electric start**, let the **single exhaust** clear its throat, and you’re ready to roll.
Power meets practicality through a **CVT** setup with **belt drive**, backed by a **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutch package. Translation: smooth delivery when you’re just cruising and eager pull when the trail opens up. And when the trail ends in a tight lot or an awkward turnaround, **reverse** is right there—because wresting a sled around by force is only fun the first time.
This INDY® XCR® is built on the **MATRYX aluminum frame**, giving it a lively, precise feel without feeling fragile. With a **47-inch width** and a **42.5-inch ski stance**, it’s planted and confident, and at **495 lb dry**, it keeps the “sports” in sport-sled without asking you to muscle a tank. Up front, **Pro-Steer™ composite skis** with **carbide skags** aim the sled where you’re looking, with **independent A-arm** front suspension and **9.5 inches of travel** helping keep the ride composed when the trail gets chattery.
Then there’s the part that makes long days feel shorter: suspension that’s ready to play. The rear **PRO-CC** setup offers **16.2 inches of travel**, working with **WER® Velocity** adjustable gas shocks (with **remote reservoirs**) up front, in the center, and out back. With **shock-mounted adjustment**, you can tune the feel for your riding style—whether your ideal day is glassy groomers at speed or a rougher route that demands a little extra control.
Out back, the **Cobra Track** brings the hookup: **129 x 15** with **1.35-inch lugs**—a sweet spot for trail bite and confidence when conditions get loose. Add in **skid-resistant** running boards, a **belt guard**, **hand guards**, and a **snow guard**, and you’ve got a machine that’s ready for real winter use, not just the brochure photos.
Comfort and cockpit details keep it rider-focused. You get a **one-piece vinyl seat** for a clean, locked-in feel, **heated, adjustable driver grips** to keep the hands happy when the temperature drops, and a **mid-height tinted LED** setup for visibility when the day runs late. There are smart reminders too—**fuel level gauge** and a **temperature warning light**—plus **1.8 gallons of underseat storage** for the essentials you always swear you won’t need (until you do).
And for the riders who like knowing where they’ve been—and where they’re headed—there’s **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** on board. Because the only thing better than finding a perfect stretch of trail is being able to find it again.
In ****, this 650 INDY® XCR® 129 isn’t just trail-capable—it’s trail-motivated. Fuel up the **11.5-gallon** tank, thumb the throttle, and go make winter louder.
