Meet the ** 2027 Polaris 850 RMK® SPS 165 ES** in its unmistakable **** finish—a mountain sled that looks ready to leave the parking lot behind and start drawing fresh lines straight up the face. And if you’re the type who likes options, this model is also offered in **Gloss Black** and **INDY® Red / White Lightning / Gloss Black**—but this specific ride wears **** like it was made for storm-day bragging rights.



At the heart of it all is the **Patriot™** twin: a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line built around an **840 cc** punch. With **reed valve** breathing and **fuel injection** handling the mix (gas with **oil injection**, running on **regular** fuel), the power delivery is all about crisp response when you squeeze that **thumb throttle** and point the skis toward the next bowl. Hit the button and go—this one comes with **electric start**, because nobody wants to turn “warm-up routine” into a cardio event when the snow is perfect.



Power gets managed through a **CVT** setup with a **belt** drive and the **P-85 / TEAM LWT** clutching combo, giving you that smooth “keep it in the meat” feel as conditions change from blower to set-up to tracked-out. And when the terrain gets tight and the consequences get real, it’s reassuring to know you’ve got **reverse** and an **RMK® hydraulic disc** brake ready to help you reset and re-attack.



The platform underneath you is purpose-built for mountain riding: an **aluminum MATRYX frame** paired with a durable **plastic** body, sized to feel precise without being twitchy—about **132 inches long**, **43.4 inches wide**, and a **low** windshield that keeps the view open when you’re picking your way through trees or watching a ridgeline roll into the horizon. Adjustable **ski stance** from **36 to 38 inches** lets you fine-tune the feel depending on whether you’re after maximum agility or a little extra sidehill confidence. And at **452 lb dry**, it stays in that sweet spot where it feels planted when you need it, yet still eager to change direction when the slope demands commitment.



Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension delivers **9 inches** of travel with **shock-mounted adjustment**, backed by **Polaris IFP adjustable gas** shocks (coil-over) that let you dial it in for your style and your snowpack. Out back, the **RMK** rear suspension brings **16 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks** plus a **center IFP**—again, **adjustable gas IFP** units—so you can tune the ride without turning setup into a science project.



Then there’s the business end: a **Series 8** track stretched to **165 inches** long and **15 inches** wide with towering **2.75-inch lugs**. That’s the kind of footprint and bite that makes deep days feel like an invitation instead of a challenge—built for climbing, trenching, and staying on top when the snow wants to swallow lesser machines.



Control points are all about comfort and confidence. The **ProTaper™** handlebar steering setup keeps things direct and natural, while **heated, adjustable driver grips** help you stay loose when the temperature drops. You also get practical touches that matter when you’re far from the trailer: a **fuel level gauge**, a **temperature warning light**, **LED lighting** with a **tinted** lens, plus protections like a **belt guard** and **snow guard**. The sled stands on **Gripper®** plastic skis with **carbide skags**, giving you that predictable bite when the approach is firm or the trail back is choppy.



It’s a one-seat, one-piece **vinyl** saddle kind of machine—focused, purposeful, and ready to turn untouched snow into a personal playground. In ****, this 850 RMK® SPS 165 ES doesn’t just say “mountain sled.” It says, “Pick a line—then make it yours.”