Description
Painted in **Black**, this 2027 Ski-Doo Backcountry™ X® 850 E-TEC® 146 1.5 looks like it was designed for the rider who doesn’t want to choose between “let’s cruise the trail” and “that untouched line is calling.” It’s a crossover with real trail manners, built on the lightweight **REV Gen5 aluminum frame**, and it carries itself with that confident, ready-for-anything stance that makes you start planning routes before the trailer straps are even off.
Thumb the throttle and the **Rotax® E-TEC** 849cc, **liquid-cooled** twin gets right to the point—**165 hp** worth of “go find the fun.” It’s a **2-stroke**, **reed-valve** setup with **fuel injection** and **oil injection**, so it’s crisp and responsive when you squeeze the **thumb throttle**. The **electric start** means the day begins on your terms, and when the ride gets technical or the parking spot gets tight, having **reverse** on tap is one of those little luxuries you’ll never want to give up. Power is sent through a **CVT** with a **pDrive clutch** and **belt drive**, keeping acceleration smooth and snappy as the engine spins toward a **7900 RPM redline**.
Out on the trail, the chassis feels planted and predictable thanks to **rack & pinion steering** and an **independent double A-arm** front end. The **RAS RX** front suspension provides **10.4 inches of travel**, backed by **KYB adjustable gas shocks** with coil-over design—so whether the trail is freshly groomed or full of late-day chop, you’ve got the control to stay comfortable and confident. A **front stabilizer bar** helps keep things composed when speeds creep up and corners start arriving quicker than your buddies expected.
When the trail ends—or you decide it ends—the Backcountry™ X is happy to follow your curiosity. The rear **cMotion** suspension matches the front with **10.4 inches of travel**, using **two KYB PRO adjustable gas shocks** plus a **KYB center shock**, so it can soak up hits while still keeping that connected feel you want when you’re picking lines. And with the **Storm** track measuring **146 inches long**, **15 inches wide**, and wearing **1.5-inch lugs**, it’s a sweet spot for crossover traction: enough bite to get adventurous, without feeling like you’re wrestling a pure deep-snow specialist every time you point it down a trail.
Little details make long days easier, too. The **low tinted windshield** cuts the sting without blocking the view, and the **LED lighting** keeps things clear when the afternoon runs late. The cockpit is built for real riding: **heated, adjustable driver hand grips**, **hand guards**, a **one-piece vinyl seat**, and **skid-resistant** boards that help you stay in control when you’re moving around. There’s even **dash storage (1 gal / 4 L)** for the essentials, plus gauge-based **temperature** and **fuel level** warnings to help you ride smart.
And because fun should also be secure, it’s equipped with the **DESS** engine immobilizer. Add in the confidence of **Brembo® hydraulic disc braking**, and you’ve got a sled that’s ready to play hard, stop strong, and head back for more.
If you want a crossover that’s as happy carving corners as it is chasing fresh snow, this **Black** Backcountry™ X feels like the answer—quick, capable, and built for riders who measure winter in miles and memories. (Limited availability—see dealer for details.)
