2025 Polaris Patriot 9R Switchback Assault 146 Detailed Snowmobile Overview

[@jacobmay7594]

The fellas live in Canada and finally give us a background thats not pine or cedar and is a beautiful mountain range. Love it!

[@pliskie6]

Great video and happy to see you so excited about the 9R in the Assault. The Assault is so fun, can't imagine how good the 9R will be in it. Looking forward to more content on this sled!

[@happyindeed6392]

These are priced so high that even the elite can not reach them. When polaris machines run right and are not suffering from some of the inferior components installed in them to make shareholders more profit. They are unreal. Good running well tuned 850 and 650 were impressive. If this is what they say it is then the people that can afford them will be happy.

[@MrRicobadass]

Yea expect they are in the same price range as their competitors and people are still buying the product. Not to mention all of them have their own set of issues too, it’s not captive to Polaris.

[@9kalltheway]

Price tag. It's what made me leave the hobby. Owned a doo 850 and I won't spend more than 14k anymore.

[@MrRicobadass]

@@9kalltheway thats fair, but the OP made it sound like its exclusive to polaris. and dont get me wrong im not a "polaris guy" i have an old cat that im holding onto for dear life but all sleds have gotten to be the price of a car. this sled is not "where even the elites cant reach them" we see videos daily of guys on new sleds that arent elites. they just swallowed whatever pill they had to swallow and bought it. they are that price because people ARE willing to pay that money

[@dingusflingus]

Priced like a car with a warranty like a coffee maker. My last new polaris was 2016. They haven't earned another purchase

[@ML-lg4ky]

I can afford it but can’t afford to keep trailering to Maine or Quebec to ride.

[@pajamatime5750]

This sled. This engine. 70th Anniversary XLT graphics…. That’s the machine to get!!!!!

[@biffdotorg]

“I bet it sounds great with a pipe on it”. Best line of the season so far

[@primitivetribe]

Snow checked the same sled in different colors and 2” paddle. Very glad to hear the positive remarks in your review! I can’t wait to crank some miles on mine! Got an HPS can ready to go after break in too!! Keep up the content!

[@scored5]

9R is a monster!!!

[@douglpickles]

Do you love this sled or what? HAHAHA! Your enthusiasm about how great this sled is amazing, now I need to figure out how to get to ride one :) Can't wait to see more content with the 9R this year

[@Freneticburn]

If I were to ever ride a brand new Polaris it would definitely be this one.

[@adamfamme731]

Best break sound 96 zrt ! …… yes I’m old 😂

[@billkenyonbk]

Thanks guys

[@ajbertelson9871]

most amount of snow I have seen in two years

[@snowtrax]

West Yellowstone in March. ❄

[@Mainecat21]

Luv the 900's are making a comeback

[@autoglassamerica]

I know you guys really into how these Polaris front ends work. You should try test writing my SKIDOO 850XRS with Raz RS suspension and electric power steering assist Amazing. Call Brad.

[@g.p.880]

Fxr, you got m sold on that jacket. Looking good.

[@snowtrax]

It is the FXR BOOST FX jacket. 🎅

[@justsomeone6835]

I remember when back in the day 600cc 120 Hp were Muscle Sleds And those huge long tracks turn like log wagons lol

[@ray9880]

Nice machine. Polaris snowmobiles coner really good. Also ride awesome. Very durable to stand the test of time. Can you still drop the rear suspension down by removing four bolts? Like on the pro ride.

[@stenny1970]

SnowTrax TV Put a Speedwerx L2 Comp Pipe on that 9R - They sound awesome!

[@riverrunner4958]

Would love to try out the 9r some day. Does it corner good with the 1.6? My buddy has an assault with a 2 inch lug and it dont corner very good at all! Not sure why you guys like the brake winning noise so much,i had a polaris and the winning brake noise drove me nuts after awhile. How is the vibration and smoothness of this sled?

[@tg0003bpa]

As a 23 assault boost owner I think the 9R is going to be a funner sled to ride in the trails, it's going to be a bit nimbler but ALOT more responsive! The boost has alot of lag! You litterely have to learn to drive around the lag, anticipating your throttle inputs. That said the assault boost is still a hell of a slead and a real freight train! Where the boost can really shine is if one wants more power! A rune on a boost will het you further then thousands and thousands of dollars on a 9r.... my uneducated opinion!

[@codymuncie6875]

I’ve ridden an assault on the trail just not enough grab for me like my xrs. Still a cool sled though. Wish brp offered a larger 2 stroke

[@haydenrichardp3712]

They are the worst value in motorsports when you look at the time you can use them. $20,000 to set idle for long periods , no way. If I stay in snowmobiling it will be on 1990s sleds. Plenty of parts available and just as much fun at a lower cost.

[@MrBigbennybang]

Geat info video AJ..

[@gregfleenor9654]

Great review. Makes me think Polaris for a purchase. The only brand I haven’t owned despite their factory being the closest to me geographically. I would prob lean to a 137 & boost tho. 1.6 Cobra perfect. AJ makes a great point re: weight/power but the 20+ lbs can sometimes be an asset too. One note if you line them up on an objective lake race….would be cool to throw in the old king, a ‘25 SRX. The SRX will easily win the looks award but is it still king on the lake? I haven’t seen any accurate head to heads with the Doo Competition/SRX/VR1 Boost/T-Cat. Will be interesting in the 998 still has the nackers to run with the newer, boosted 2 Strokes. I know obtaining all the sleds @ once (besides sketchy snow conditions down in ON) is a challenge but would be an awesome vid.

[@jonathancameron2136]

Anxious to throw a leg over one of these!! My 23 SBXC850 may have to get traded in.....

[@tomtraynor5384]

I'd put a 1.75" Hurricane track on it and over any Cobra. Still a very trailable track.

[@billslabich6543]

Add a 9r flywheel, velocity Y-pipe, and clutch kit to an 850 and get great response without paying the 9r price

[@medievalman3737]

Ide like the 2 inch track!

[@sixramsalot]

i didn't come here for you to persuade me to buy a new sled..damn you!

[@snowtrax]

😆

[@bikermike]

How long will it last?

[@justinfranks2103]

Just seeing Arctic Cat is going out of business! Like to know your guys opinion on that and maybe a video on it.

[@bedlambikes]

I love the 9R but why does Polaris only offer a 1 year warranty with it when everything else comes with a 3 year warranty? Think about that......... Porsche, Ferrari, etc... don't skimp out on their warranties based on engine choices!

[@jonl2938]

I like the idea, but the extra money over the 850 doesn’t make sense to me. $1000CAD to go from 650 to 850 and then $2800 more for a 9R. If you’ve got the money to blow, go for it though!

[@Buy_MadeinUS]

Needs SLP twin pipes.

[@tythompson3873]

8:41 ty

[@dalehanrahan1579]

I agree with one comment prices on these sleds are so high the average person cannot afford them I wish the people that do reviews on these things would start reviewing lower price sleds like a Switchback XC everyone always reviews all of the high price sleds never any of the lower price sleds

[@sleddheadxp800r]

I know some hardcore Polaris guys that say it’s a turd over 85 and the boost walks it like it’s not even there but 0-80 it’s an animal

[@rolstonlarge2808]

Does the 9r stand for 900.

[@jamesmullen75]

@@rolstonlarge2808 yes

[@TonySchmidt-t4e]

Why did it need a new starter?

[@TonySchmidt-t4e]

What does the R stand for?

[@350mack]

Race/racer.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Can't beat a Turbo at high Altitudes like out West .. I trail ride in Michigan and don't need a Turbo here.

[@lavingunn4468]

This is an awesome sled. But how much better than a 2017 Assault 800? In season with 2 year warranty that sled was $12600 out the door (cdn dollars). This 9R is likely $25K out the door (or more). Manufacturers have lost a lot of sales, and I feel it’s only a fraction of what’s to come.

[@RARufus]

Yes the prices have gotten insane. In 5 years, they’ll sell on the used market for a fraction of what they’re going for now. Crazy how much it costs for sledding now.

[@MasaCheez]

This too can be yours for ONLY 25k!

[@eclipes00]

Would love to see a riot 9000 eps against it

[@superbill74ify]

Give this one to Luke get a cool color model for yourself!

[@MarcoSignorelli-sg6dv]

i absolutely love this sport love building up the sleds BUT the prices are way to high. nobody wants the 600 or 650 we want the 850’s 900s and options for factory turbos for $14-16,000 watch how many 2023-2024 boost sell now that they are flooded on marketplace for those prices

[@Outdoors-and-Sports]

2:31

[@735Films]

Man if they knocked even 1500CAD off this 9R I would own a Assault 146 2.0 9R.... For now my 24 Freeride 146 850 will do. Also, are you guys still running IPONE oil or is their marketing still on hold in North America?

[@kwmiked]

I really don't think 1.35 and 1.6 is same gear ratio. Why would they do that. They don't in a xcr or Any other model with a 1.6

[@jamesmullen75]

It’s def the same..

[@markmacdonald6452]

$25K Canada. Ouch!

[@allanstriber5272]

Like financing a car

[@jimeverden2244]

Was that a pickle in your pocket or....

[@sublime19802004]

But the fuel mileage tho!!!

[@darylhagle8565]

All these new sleds suck for actual cold weather riding I really can't see the draw in a sled that you're literally sitting out in the wide-open air stream?!

[@MCmichaelD_]

How cold are we talking? Polaris haven’t had windshields since 2010 Rush

[@Urbansnowmobiler]

You can spec it with a windshield. I have a mid windshield on my XCR

[@Groovy-z3x]

Just call it a 900R.

[@shawnmclaughlin7418]

Doesn't matter what you review this year they're all entirely overpriced paper weights.

[@jamesmullen75]

You must be fun at parties

[@shawnmclaughlin7418]

@jamesmullen75 I am fun at parties. But who the heck wants to pay 20k or more for a snowmobile.

[@jimbergmann8633]

Fun paperweights

[@jamesmullen75]

@@shawnmclaughlin7418 they are not for the poors and haven’t been for a long time. Pick a new hobby or buy a cheaper sled if you can’t afford it

[@CDX7]

You can buy a 24 650 Matryx for 11k, and if you can’t have fun riding that - you’re in the wrong sport. Inflation adjusted that’s $7,500 in 2010… but wait, a 2010 600 rush was 10k MSRP! Stop getting fomo over top end models and enjoy the sport.

[@bigchaloopa]

It still looks like a bug.... Praying Mantis. Ugly. The old axys chassis at least looked like something from star wars.