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2008 Can-Am sport atvs
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2008 Can Am ATV Sport models
Hardcore ATV enthusiasts always want more from their ATVs. This often means loading up a stock ATV with thousands of dollars in aftermarket accessories. BRP debuts an alternative today with a new line of high-content 2008 Can-Am® ATVs: the X-package models. Three 2008 X Package models are available: Can-Am DS 450 EFI X, Renegade 800H.O. EFI X and DS90 X. Each of the three machines offer sleek, race-inspired add-ons. Both the Can-Am DS 450 X and Renegade X include race-ready, high-performance shocks (with high- and low-speed adjustment), aluminum taper-profile handlebars, skidplates and more; while the Can-Am DS 450 X adds race-inspired nerf bars. The Can-Am DS 90 X is ready for high performance with its nerf bars, sport-look exhaust, HPG piggyback shocks, kick-up footpegs and more. All three models get a special Xappearance package made up of black wheels, black bodywork, X seat cover and graphics. BRP debuted the X-package concept with 2001 Ski-Doo® MX Z and Summit X-package snowmobiles, and they continue to be the most sought-after Ski-Doo sleds year-after-year. The new Can-Am X-package models are not only a performance and appearance boost, but agreat value. Adding all these features after the sale would costs hundreds, if not thousands more.

2008 Can-Am Renegade™ 800 X H.O. EFI
The Can-Am Renegade ATV offers best-in-class power delivered by Rotax engines with EFI, RS-Type sport tuned double A-arm front suspension and RS-Type TTI rear suspension. Plus it’s equipped with new independent front and rear braking systems for better control and a strong lightweight SST frame exclusive to Can-Am. All of which means nothing, until you ride it.
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
Renegade™ 800 X H.O. EFI |
M.S.R.P. * |
$10,199.00 |
ENGINE |
4-stroke, V-twin, 8-valve SOHC |
DISPLACEMENT |
799.9 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
91 x 62 mm |
CARBURETION |
46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors |
COOLING |
Liquid |
STARTER |
Electric |
TRANSMISSION |
CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
4x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: RS-type double A-arm, forged aluminum upper arm, HPG shocks; 8.5 in. (216 mm) travel
Rear: RS-type TTI independent, HPG shocks; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: 2 hydraulic discs
Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc |
TIRES |
Front: ITP Holeshot ATRs, 25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm)
Rear: ITP Holeshot ATR, 25 x 10 x 12 in. (635 x 254 x 305 mm) |
LENGTH |
86 in. (2,184 mm) |
WIDTH |
46 in. (1,168 mm) |
HEIGHT |
45 in. (1,143 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
51 in. (1,295 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
34.5 in. (877 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
11 in. (279 mm) |
DRY WEIGHT |
607 lbs. (275 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
5.3 gal. (20 l) |
LOAD CAPACITY |
Rear Rack: 35 lbs. (16 kg) |
TOWING CAPACITY |
1,300 lbs. (590 kg) |

2008 Can-Am Renegade™ 800 H.O. EFI
ATV rider's dream. ATV thrill seeker's fix. An engineer's aspiration. The Can-Am Renegade ATV gives hardcore enthusiasts exactly what they've been looking for - unmatched power, precise handling, extreme terrain access and a lifetime ticket to the ultimate rush. The Can-Am Renegade combines sport ATV handling with 4x4 capability and aggressive styling like nothing else out there.
New for 2008 Can-Am Renagade 800 H.O.
Front and rear brakes can be controlled independently for ultimate control
New Visco-Lok calibration engages front differential quicker
Redesigned CVT compartment for better sealing against moisture
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
Renegade™ 800 H.O. EFI |
M.S.R.P. * |
$9,299.00 |
ENGINE |
4-stroke, V-twin, 8-valve SOHC |
DISPLACEMENT |
800 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
91 x 62 mm |
CARBURETION |
EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors |
COOLING |
Liquid |
STARTER |
Electric |
TRANSMISSION |
CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
4x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: RS-type double A-arm, forged aluminum upper arm, HPG shocks; 8.5 in. (216 mm) travel
Rear: RS-type TTI independent, HPG shocks; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: 2 hydraulic discs
Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc |
TIRES |
Front: ITP Holeshot ATRs, 25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm)
Rear: ITP Holeshot ATR, 25 x 10 x 12 in. (635 x 254 x 305 mm) |
LENGTH |
86 in. (2,184 mm) |
WIDTH |
46 in. (1,168 mm) |
HEIGHT |
45 in. (1,143 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
51 in. (1,295 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
34.5 in. (877 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
12 in. (305 mm) |
DRY WEIGHT |
607 lbs. (275 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
5.3 gal. (20 l) |
LOAD CAPACITY |
Rear Rack: 35 lbs. (16 kg) |
TOWING CAPACITY |
1,300 lbs. (590 kg) |

2008 Can-Am DS 450 X
In 2001, José Boisjoli, BRP President and CEO, set a challenge. "Give me a sport ATV with the lowest weight, lowest unsprung weight, most mass centralization and highest power, and you have yourself a project." This no compromise approach forced Can-Am™ engineering teams to throw out convention, and rethink everything from the frame to the front and rear suspension systems.
Six years later, the new Can-Am DS 450™ EFI was born. The four objectives were met, and more than half a decade of relentless dedication and passion rewarded. Now, Can-Am has taken the DS 450 EFI a step further introducing the new Can-Am DS 450 X package.
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
DS 450™ X |
M.S.R.P. * |
$8,399.00 |
ENGINE |
1-cylinder, DOHC 4-valve |
DISPLACEMENT |
449 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
97 x 60.8 mm |
CARBURETION |
EFI with 46 mm throttle body, 16 bit CPU with 32 MHz clock speed |
COOLING |
Liquid |
STARTER |
Electric |
TRANSMISSION |
5-speed manual |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
2x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: R-type double A-arm, forged al./Kayaba HPG al. piggyback w/adj. for comp., rebound, spr. preload; 9.5 in. (241 mm) travel
Rear: R-type swingarm, cast al./Kayaba HPG al. piggyback w/adj. for comp., rebound, spr. preload; 10.5 in. (267 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: Dual 182 mm wave type discs with inverted twin-piston calipers
Rear: 198 mm wave type rotor with single piston caliper |
TIRES |
ITP Holeshot SR
Front: 21 x 7R-10 in. (533 x 178R-254 mm)
Rear: 20 x 10R-9 in. (508 x 254R-229 mm) |
LENGTH |
72.4 in. (1,839 mm) |
WIDTH |
46 in. (1,168 mm) |
HEIGHT |
41.9 in. (1,064 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
49.9 in. (1,267 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
32.7 in. (831 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
9 in. (229 mm) under frame
5.2 in. (132 mm) under rear axle |
DRY WEIGHT |
345 lbs. (156.5 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
3 gal. (11.5 l) |

2008 Can-Am Renegade 500 H.O. EFI
Can-Am Renegade Its potent blend of extreme all 4x4 terrain capability and HP performance delivers thrill a minute riding. And now thrill-seekers can choose another adrenalin-pumping Can-Am Renegade model, the 500 H.O. EFI with the most power in its class!
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
Renegade™ 500 H.O. EFI |
M.S.R.P. * |
$7,599.00 |
ENGINE |
4-stroke, V-twin, 8-valve SOHC |
DISPLACEMENT |
500 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
82 x 47 mm |
CARBURETION |
EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors |
COOLING |
Liquid |
STARTER |
Electric |
TRANSMISSION |
CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
4x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: RS-type double A-arm, forged alum. upper arm, motion control shocks; 8.5 in. (216 mm) travel
Rear: RS-type TTI independent, motion control shocks; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: 2 hydraulic discs
Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc |
TIRES |
Front: ITP Holeshot ATRs, 25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm)
Rear: ITP Holeshot ATR, 25 x 10 x 12 in. (635 x 254 x 305 mm) |
LENGTH |
86 in. (2,184 mm) |
WIDTH |
46 in. (1,168 mm) |
HEIGHT |
45 in. (1,143 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
51 in. (1,295 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
34.5 in. (877 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
12 in. (305 mm) |
DRY WEIGHT |
607 lbs. (275 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
5.3 gal. (20 l) |
LOAD CAPACITY |
Rear Rack: 35 lbs. (16 kg) |
TOWING CAPACITY |
1,300 lbs. (590 kg) |

2008 Can-Am DS 450
Creating a sport ATV with the lowest weight, lowest unsprung weight, most mass centralization and the highest power challenged the Can-Am engineering teams in 2001. It was a no compromise approach that forced them to push the envelope, totally reinventing everything, from the frame and the engine, to the front and rear suspension systems. Six years later, the four challenges are mastered… Meet the all-new, race inspired Can-Am DS 450™!
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
DS 450™ |
M.S.R.P. * |
$7,499.00 |
ENGINE |
1-cylinder, DOHC 4-valve |
DISPLACEMENT |
449 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
97 x 60.8 mm |
CARBURETION |
EFI with 46 mm throttle body, 16 bit CPU with 32 MHz clock speed |
COOLING |
Liquid |
STARTER |
Electric |
TRANSMISSION |
5-speed manual |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
2x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: R-type double A-arm, forged al./Kayaba HPG al. piggyback w/adj. for comp., rebound, spr. preload; 9.5 in. (241 mm) travel
Rear: R-type swingarm, cast al./Kayaba HPG al. piggyback w/adj. for comp., rebound, spr. preload; 10.5 in. (267 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: Dual 182 mm wave type discs with inverted twin-piston calipers
Rear: 198 mm wave type rotor with single piston caliper |
TIRES |
ITP Holeshot SR
Front: 21 x 7R-10 in. (533 x 178R-254 mm)
Rear: 20 x 10R-9 in. (508 x 254R-229 mm) |
LENGTH |
72.4 in. (1,839 mm) |
WIDTH |
46 in. (1,168 mm) |
HEIGHT |
41.9 in. (1,064 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
49.9 in. (1,267 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
32.7 in. (831 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
9 in. (229 mm) under frame
5.2 in. (132 mm) under rear axle |
DRY WEIGHT |
345 lbs. (156.5 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
3 gal. (11.5 l) |

2008 Can-Am DS 250
A new Rec-Sport atv, The DS 250 has it all. This is a Can-Am ATV, so in addition to being confidence-inspiring and value-packed, it has a higher than normal dose of performance and attitude. There's a liquid-cooled 250 cc engine, automatic CVT transmission, hydraulic disc brakes with stainless steel lines, preload-adjustable springs and aggressive styling. The Can-Am DS 250 is a great entry level ATV.
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
DS 250™ |
M.S.R.P. * |
$3,299.00 |
ENGINE |
4-stroke, single, 4-valve SOHC |
DISPLACEMENT |
249.4 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
71 x 63 mm |
CARBURETION |
Keihin PTG 23 |
COOLING |
Liquid |
STARTER |
Electric |
TRANSMISSION |
Automatic CVT, sub-transmission with forward, neutral & reverse |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
2x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: Double A-arm, 5-position adjustable pre-load; 5.5 in. (140 mm) travel
Rear: Swingarm, 5-position adjustable pre-load; 6.7 in. (170 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: 2 hydraulic discs
Rear: 1 hydraulic disc |
TIRES |
Front: 22 x 7 x 10 in. (559 x 178 x 254 mm)
Rear: 20 x 11 x 9 in. (508 x 279 x 229 mm) |
LENGTH |
72 in. (1,830 mm) |
WIDTH |
40.5 in. (1,030 mm) |
HEIGHT |
43.5 in. (1,105 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
47 in. (1,187 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
31.5 in. (800 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
10.2 in. (260 mm) center of ATV |
DRY WEIGHT |
429 lbs. (195 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
3.3 gal. (12.5 l) |

2008 Can-Am DS 90 X
This Can-Am DS 90 x is a race style quad. Comes with performance atv parts such as erf bars, race bumper, wheels ect.
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
DS 90™ X |
M.S.R.P. * |
$3,299.00 |
ENGINE |
4-stroke, single, 2-valve |
DISPLACEMENT |
90 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
49.5 x 48 mm |
CARBURETION |
Keihin |
COOLING |
Forced-air |
STARTER |
Electric & kick |
TRANSMISSION |
Automatic CVT, forward, neutral & reverse |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
2x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: Independent A-arm; 3.4 in. (86 mm) travel
Rear: Swingarm; 6.3 in. (160 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: Double drum
Rear: Drum |
TIRES |
Front: 19 x 7 x 8 in. (482.6 x 178 x 203 mm)
Rear: 18 x 9.5 x 8 in. (483 x 241 x 203 mm) |
LENGTH |
59.8 in. (1,520 mm) |
WIDTH |
35.6 in. (905 mm) |
HEIGHT |
36.8 in. (935 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
39.4 in. (1,000 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
27 in. (685 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
8.3 in. (211 mm) under frame
4.5 in. (114 mm) under rear axle |
DRY WEIGHT |
245 lbs. (111 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
1.6 gal. (6 l) |

2008 Can-Am DS 90
The all-new Can-Am DS 90™ youth ATV delivers all the safety features you demand for your children, without compromising their fun. Your kids will love not having to shift gears or get off the vehicle to go into reverse, thanks to the CVT transmission with forward/neutral/reverse. They’ll also appreciate the smooth ride and better control in the bumps from the long travel suspensionon this Can-Am DS 90.
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
DS 90™ |
M.S.R.P. * |
$2,399.00 |
ENGINE |
4-stroke, single, 2-valve |
DISPLACEMENT |
90 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
49.5 x 48 mm |
CARBURETION |
Keihin |
COOLING |
Forced-air |
STARTER |
Electric & kick |
TRANSMISSION |
Automatic CVT, forward, neutral & reverse |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
2x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: Independent A-arm; 3.4 in. (86 mm) travel
Rear: Swingarm; 6.3 in. (160 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: Double drum
Rear: Drum |
TIRES |
Front: 19 x 7 x 8 in. (482.6 x 178 x 203 mm)
Rear: 18 x 9.5 x 8 in. (483 x 241 x 203 mm) |
LENGTH |
59.8 in. (1,520 mm) |
WIDTH |
35.6 in. (905 mm) |
HEIGHT |
36.8 in. (935 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
39.4 in. (1,000 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
27 in. (685 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
8.3 in. (211 mm) under frame
4.5 in. (114 mm) under rear axle |
DRY WEIGHT |
245 lbs. (111 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
1.6 gal. (6 l) |

2008 Can-Am DS 70
The all-new Can-Am DS 70™ youth ATV delivers all the safety features you demand for your children, without compromising their fun. Your kids will love not having to shift gears or get off the vehicle to go into reverse, thanks to the CVT transmission with forward/neutral/reverse. They’ll also appreciate the smooth ride and better control in the bumps from the long travel suspension. Best of all, so will you. More fun for everyone! Guaranteed.
MANUFACTURER |
Can-Am |
MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
MODEL |
DS 70™ |
M.S.R.P. * |
$1,899.00 |
ENGINE |
4-stroke, single, 2-valve |
DISPLACEMENT |
70 cc |
BORE X STROKE |
47 x 40 mm |
CARBURETION |
Keihin |
COOLING |
Forced air |
STARTER |
Electric and kick |
TRANSMISSION |
Automatic CVT, forward, neutral & reverse |
DRIVE SYSTEM |
2x4 |
SUSPENSION |
Front: Independent A-arm; 3.4 in. (86 mm) travel
Rear: Swingarm; 6.3 in. (160 mm) travel |
BRAKES |
Front: Double drum
Rear: Drum |
TIRES |
Front: 19 x 7 x 8 in. (482.6 x 178 x 203 mm)
Rear: 18 x 9.5 x 8 in. (483 x 241 x 203 mm) |
LENGTH |
59.8 in. (1,520 mm) |
WIDTH |
35.6 in. (905 mm) |
HEIGHT |
36.8 in. (935 mm) |
WHEELBASE |
39.4 in. (1,000 mm) |
SEAT HEIGHT |
27 in. (685 mm) |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
8.3 in. (211 mm) under frame
4.5 in. (114 mm) under rear axle |
DRY WEIGHT |
245 lbs. (111 kg) |
FUEL CAPACITY |
1.6 gal. (6 l) |
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