Can-Am release's the new DS450
Staff
The Can-Am DS 450 ATV is the new benchmark for performance, handling and control - on track and off - thanks to the most power in the ATV class, lowest weight, most centralized mass, lowest unsprung weight, and fully-adjustable sport-tuned suspension.

- Responsive and easy to maneuver, thanks to centralized masses and unmatched power-to-weight ratio
- At 345 pounds (156 kg) dry, it is the lightest 450 sport ATV
- New Rotax 450 engine is the most powerful, 9% more HP than the best-in-class competitor
- Lightweight ALTECTM aluminum chassis with dual-pyramidal frame - 13% lighter than the best-in-class competitor
- Innovative R-TypeTM front and rear suspensions deliver handling, control, and feel
- KYB‡ HPG aluminum body piggyback shocks with full adjustability
- Wilwood disc brakes: 182mm wave-type discs with inverted twin-piston calipers in front, 198mm wave-type disc in rear
- Extra features like racing kick-up footpegs, detachable headlights, interchangeable fenders.

Engine
- Type:
- 449cc, single-cylinder, DOHC 4-valve, liquid-cooled
- Bore & Stroke:
- 97 x 60.8 mm
- Carburetion/EFI:
- EFI with 46 mm Throttle Body, 16 bit CPU with 32 MHz clock speed
- Starting system:
- Electric
- Transmission:
- 5-speed manual
- Drive train:
- Chain driven/solid axle

Chassis
- Frame:
- ALTEC dual-pyramidal aluminum
- Front suspension type:
- R-Type Double A-arm, forged aluminum/Kayaba? HPG aluminum piggyback with adjustment for compression, rebound and spring preload
- Front suspension travel:
- 9.5 in (241 mm)
- Rear suspension type:
- R-Type swingarm, cast aluminum/Kayaba HPG aluminum piggyback with adjustment for compression, rebound and spring preload
- Rear suspension travel:
- 10.5 in (267 mm)
- Front brake:
- Dual 182 mm wave type discs with inverted twin-piston calipers
- Rear brake:
- 198 mm wave type rotor with single piston caliper
- Front tires:
- ITP Holeshot SR 21 x 7R-10 in in. (ITP Holeshot SR 533 x 178R-254 mm mm)
- Rear tires:
- ITP Holeshot SR 20 x 10R-9 in in. (ITP Holeshot SR 508 x 254R-229 mm mm)
Dimensions
- L x W x H in:
- 72.4 x 46 x 41.9
- L x W x H meter:
- 1.389 x 1.168 x 1.064
- Wheelbase:
- 49.9 in. (1.267 m)
- Dry weight:
- 345 lbs. (161 kg)
- Ground clearance:
- 9 in. (228 mm)
- Seat height:
- 32.7 in. (831 mm)
- Fuel capacity:
- 3 US gal. (11.5 L)
Features
- Instrumentation:
- Low fuel, check engine, neutral
- Lighting:
- Dual removable headlights
- Available colours:
- Yellow
For More info go to http://www.brp.com/en-US/ or contact your local Can-Am Dealer.
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