Draped in ****, this **2027 Polaris 850 RMK® SPS 155 ES 7S** looks like it was made for the moment the trail ends and the real fun begins. (And if you’re the type who likes options, this model also comes in **Gloss Black** and **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**—but this one wears **** with a “let’s go find a line” kind of confidence.)
Point it toward the high country and it answers with the punchy, crisp attitude of the **Patriot™ 840**—a **liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke** that breathes through a **reed valve** setup and feeds from **fuel injection** with **gas / oil injected** convenience. It’s happy on **regular fuel**, lights off with **electric start**, and pairs that power to a **continuously variable (CVT)** system driven by **belt**—so the response feels instant when the terrain turns from easy to interesting. When you need to back out of a “that looked easier from down there” situation, **reverse** is ready to save the day.
The RMK spirit is all about moving with the mountain instead of fighting it, and the **MATRYX aluminum frame** helps keep things precise and purposeful. With a **dry weight of 448 lb** and an **engine displacement-to-weight** figure that speaks to its lively nature, the sled feels eager to pivot, carve, and play. It’s wide enough to feel planted, yet still built for that mountain dance—especially with a **ski stance adjustable from 36 to 38 inches**, letting you tune the feel depending on whether you’re threading trees or laying over on an open face.
Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension delivers **9 inches of travel** with **Polaris IFP adjustable gas shocks** and **shock-mounted adjustment**, so the sled can be dialed to your style and the day’s snow. Out back, the **RMK rear suspension** brings **16 inches of travel**, backed by **two rear shocks** plus a **center shock**, all **Polaris IFP adjustable gas** units with that same shock-mounted adjustability. Translation: when the terrain starts throwing punches—wind drifts, ruts, surprise compressions—this setup is built to keep you composed and in control.
And then there’s the business end: a **Series 8 track** measuring **155 inches long** and **15 inches wide**, with a towering **2.75-inch lug**. That’s the kind of footprint and bite that’s ready to claw for altitude, trench through the deep stuff, and keep driving when lesser setups start searching for traction. Up front, **Gripper® skis** (plastic, with **carbide skags**) help the sled hold a line when you’re setting an edge or navigating variable snow.
Long rides and cold mornings feel a lot more doable with the right comforts, and this RMK keeps it simple and purposeful. A **low, tinted LED** setup cuts through flat light, while **heated, adjustable driver grips** keep your hands ready for the next move. The cockpit stays focused with **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, plus practical alerts like a **temperature warning light** and a **fuel level gauge**—handy when the plan turns from “one more hill” into “maybe we should check the map.”
Everything about this sled feels built around the rider: a **one-piece vinyl seat**, **thumb throttle**, **manual ProTaper™ handlebar steering**, and details like **skid-resistant** running boards, **belt guard**, and **snow guard** that make life better when conditions get messy. Add an **11-gallon fuel capacity**, and you’ve got the range to keep the adventure going long after the parking lot is a memory.
In ****, this RMK doesn’t just show up—it shows off, then disappears into the powder with a grin-inducing surge, ready to turn every blank slope into your next favorite story.
