Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R PRO-RMK® 165 in ****—a mountain sled that looks ready to pick a line straight up a face and make it feel like the obvious choice. That color gives it a bold, can’t-miss presence on a white canvas, whether it’s idling at the trailhead or perched halfway up a chute while you catch your breath and plot the next move.



At the heart of it is the **Patriot 9R**: a **liquid-cooled**, **2-cylinder**, **2-stroke** horizontal in-line built to feel lively and responsive. With **899 cc** on tap, **reed valve** induction, and **fuel injection** (gas/oil injected) sipping **regular** fuel, this setup is all about crisp throttle response when the snow gets deep and decisions get quick. Fire it up with the **pull start**, settle your right thumb on the **thumb throttle**, and let the **CVT** do what it does best—keep power smooth and usable as conditions change under you.



This PRO-RMK is designed around mountain intent, starting with the **MATRYX aluminum frame** that keeps things strong without feeling bulky. The ergonomics are purpose-built too: a **low**-height layout, **skid resistant** running boards, and a planted riding position that makes sidehilling and quick weight shifts feel natural instead of like a workout you didn’t sign up for. At **419 lb dry**, it stays in that sweet spot where it feels substantial when you need stability but still willing to dance when the terrain turns technical.



Up front, the **RMK® React™ independent A-arm** suspension provides **9 inches** of travel, paired with **Walker Evans Racing (WER®)** adjustable gas shocks with **remote reservoirs** and coil-over design. Out back, the **PRO-RMK** rear suspension brings **16 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks** plus a **WER® center shock**, all adjustable via **shock mounted adjustment**—so you can fine-tune feel for anything from playful boondocking to committed climbs. Steering is direct and straightforward with **ProTaper™ handlebars** and manual control, while the **Gripper® skis** (plastic) and **carbide** skags help keep your line from turning into a suggestion.



And then there’s what makes a “165” feel like a passport to bigger terrain: the **Series 8** track. You’re working with a **165-inch** length, **15-inch** width, and towering **2.75-inch lugs**—a combination that’s built to claw for forward motion when the snow is deep, the slope is steep, and your friends are watching to see if you’re actually going to send it.



Polaris didn’t forget the moments between the hero sections, either. You get **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, **Bluetooth® Audio**, and **mobile app instrumentation**, plus clear **gauge** warnings for temperature and fuel level. Lighting is modern **LED** (with a **tinted** lens), and when the day gets long and the air gets sharp, **heated, adjustable** driver hand grips keep your hands from turning into two useless ice tools. Practical touches like **hand guards**, a **snow guard**, **belt guard**, and **hydraulic disc** rear braking from the **RMK®** brake system round it out in the “ready for real riding” department.



Single seat, single purpose, maximum mountain attitude—this 2027 Patriot 9R PRO-RMK® 165 in **** is the kind of sled that doesn’t just encourage you to explore farther; it dares you to take the line you’d normally save “for next time.”