But now the question is what length of track do you need to satisfy that itch for balancing the thrill of performing the awesome with the challenge of accomplishing the impossible. After all, the awesome isn’t nearly as impressive if you end up stuck.

For the rider who is more focused on affordable function, the Polaris 850 RMK SP 155 is a very practical option for mountain riding. No, it’s not going to hang with the RMK Khaos Patriot Boost, but its $15,000 sticker price is a lot easier on the checkbook than the $22,700 price for a white-knuckle ride.

Cat engineers didn’t just go out to build a bigger engine. They designed an engine that would be the perfect match in the Catalyst chassis—fitting snugly in this new centralized design that would take advantage of a lower center of gravity.

Now those same features are also available to owners of 2023 and 2024 models equipped with the advanced 10.25-inch display by adding the accessory module available at local dealers everywhere.

The heart of any snowmobile is the clutching. That’s what keeps the power supply moving through the drivetrain. That’s why Polaris has gone to great measure to make certain they are getting the most out of the P22 drive clutch.

For 2025, there are three significant improvements with the P22 for the 9R and Patriot Boost engines. Since the bigger engines were putting out more horsepower, Polaris felt it needed to improve the strength and durability of the clutch.

The piston, seals and motion ratio are the same as the previous master cylinder. So you can swap the levers from one to the other. However, you need the latest parking brake lever version to fit on the aluminum master cylinder. It can be retrofitted to the plastic version, but not the other way around.