2015 Can-Am® DS 450™ X® mx Base

2015 Can-Am® DS 450® X® mx

The DS 450® X® mx was built on the lessons learned – and success achieved – from racing multiple pro series.

Features May Include:

• Rotax® 4-TEC 449 cc, 45.3-hp Liquid-Cooled Engine

The DS 450 is equipped with a 449 cc 4-stroke EFI Rotax engine, offering the largest bore and the largest intake valves from the DOHC 4-valve head, with 97 x 60.8 mm bore and stroke. The EFI uses the largest throttle body and a near-straight intake path.

• Class-leading of any 450-class sport ATV

Every Can-Am is built with a Rotax® engine, featuring best-in-class power and industry leading power-to-weight ratio. Unmatched power provides a performance edge and delivers superior fuel efficiency.

• 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Competition-ready 5-speed manual transmission with foot-shifter and manual clutch lever. Features heavy-duty clutch and 9 friction plates with Direct Link mechanism.

• EFI with 46-mm Throttle Body

The Electronic Fuel Injection system with 46-mm throttle body, 16-bit CPU, and 32-MHz clock speed efficiently delivers fuel to the engine, resulting in more power and reliability.

• 520 O-Ring Chain

Heavy-duty, race-ready O-ring chain can handle the high stress of racing.

• FOX FLOAT X EVOL Front Shocks

FOX FLOAT X EVOL front shocks feature dual-speed compression, infinitely adjustable air spring, and 10.7 in. (27.2 cm) of travel.

• FOX PODIUM X Remote Rear Shocks

FOX PODIUM X Remote rear shocks feature dual speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments, and 11.1 in. (28.2 cm) of travel.

• Adjustable-Width Hollow Rear Axle

Many top motocross pros are choosing to race with a rear width that is slightly narrower than the front-end width. You can too, with the DS 450 X mx Chromoly 4140 adjustable-width hollow axle. Adjustments from 46 in to 50 in are possible with 0.5-in spacers.

• ITP QuadCross MX Pro Tires

High-performance ITP QuadCross MX Pro tires give maximized traction on track surfaces, especially for blue-grooved. Up front, 20-in ITP QuadCross MX Pro tires mounted on 10-in black, aluminum ITP T-9 wheels. The rear tires are 18 in, on 8-in black, aluminum ITP T-9 beadlock wheels.

• ITP T-9 Trac-lock Beadlock Wheels

Black aluminum ITP 10x5 T-9 GP front wheels, and black aluminum ITP 8x8 T-9 Trac-lock rear wheels.

• 50 in Front Stance

Plus 2-in. double A-arm with adjustable caster and camber gives a 50 in. (127 cm) front stance.

• Aluminum Nerf Bars with Netted Heel Guards

Straight from the factory, the DS 450 X mx comes complete with lightweight aluminum nerf bars with netted heel guards. If you like, the nerf bars, side extensions, and heel guards can be removed with ease.

• 33" Seat Height with Low Profile

Low seat height provides a lower center of gravity and race-ready positioning for aggressive riding.

• Aluminum Nerf Bars, Skid Plates, and Front Bumper

Straight from the factory, the DS 450 X mx comes complete with easily removable, lightweight aluminum nerf bars with aluminum heel guards. Comes with a 3-mm full aluminum chassis skid plate and 5-mm full aluminum swing arm skid plate.

• Extra-Strength Extended Steering Stem

You don't need an aftermarket stem to get a better feel: a +1-in extra-strength steering stem with anti-vibe mounts comes standard on this model. Mounted to the steering stem is an aluminum 6061-T6 taper-profile handlebar with square racing pad.

• Aluminum Taper-Profile Handlebar

Comes with wind deflectors and square pad for a premium look and protection from brush and cold.