Description
Painted in ****, this 2027 Ski-Doo Backcountry™ X-RS® 850 E-TEC® Turbo R 146 2.0 shows up looking like it already knows the shortcut to your favorite stash. (And if you’re the type who likes options, this model is also offered in **Black** and **Circuit Yellow – 20th Anniversary**—but this one wears **** with the kind of confidence that makes fresh snow feel like an open invitation.)
This Backcountry is built for riders who don’t want to choose between carving hardpack and disappearing into the trees. It’s a crossover with trail manners, anchored by the aluminum **REV Gen5** platform—light, purposeful, and ready to translate every input from your bars straight into forward motion. The stance is set at **39 inches**, giving it a planted feel when the trail gets choppy, while the compact footprint (about **125 inches long** and **45.7 inches wide**) keeps it feeling lively and precise when the path narrows.
Crack the thumb throttle and you’re feeding a turbocharged **Rotax® E-TEC** two-cylinder, liquid-cooled, **2-stroke** that displaces **849 cc** and puts down a serious **180 hp**. It’s fuel-injected and oil-injected, asks for **premium**, and responds with that urgent, eager pull that makes “one more mile” turn into “one more loop.” Power runs through a **CVT** with **pDrive** clutching and belt drive, so it stays smooth and responsive as conditions change. And when the trail ends—or you simply decide it does—there’s **reverse** ready to help you reposition without the wrestling match.
Up front, the **RAS X** independent double A-arm suspension delivers **8.7 inches** of travel with **KYB PRO** adjustable gas shocks (coil-over), giving you the control to stay composed when the trail turns to stutter bumps and surprise dips. Out back, the **cMotion** rear suspension brings **10.4 inches** of travel, backed by **two** KYB PRO adjustable rear shocks plus a KYB PRO adjustable center shock—tuned for riders who like to push the pace and still keep the sled tracking true.
Then there’s the part that makes this machine a proper “Backcountry”: the track. A **Powder Max** **146-inch** by **16-inch** track with **2.0-inch** lugs gives you that extra bite when the snow goes soft and the line gets creative—without turning the sled into a one-trick deep-snow specialist. It’s the sweet spot for riders who want to rip the approach, then drop off the side and paint their own route back.
Confidence is built in, too. **Brembo®** hydraulic disc braking with an **adjustable** brake feel helps you modulate speed on descents and scrub velocity before corners. Rack-and-pinion steering keeps inputs clean and predictable. Practical touches—like **hand guards**, a **belt guard**, **skid-resistant** boards, and a low, tinted **LED** setup—make long days feel less like survival and more like sport. There’s even a handy **4-liter (1-gallon)** dash storage space for essentials.
Security and comfort follow you into the cold: the **DESS** immobilizer adds peace of mind, and the driver gets **heated, adjustable** hand grips so you can focus on the line, not your fingers.
Limited availability means you won’t see one on every corner—especially not in ****. If your idea of a perfect day includes fast trails, quick transitions, and the freedom to duck into untouched snow whenever it looks too good to ignore, this Backcountry X-RS is ready to make winter your favorite season again.
