2015 Can-Am® DS 450™ X® xc Base

2015 Can-Am® DS 450® X® xc

Tight woods are no match for this nimble and responsive ride. Built to shine in close quarters, you will flash through the trees with unmatched responsive handling.

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 Power-to-Weight Ratio

The DS 450 features an innovative, no-weld ALTEC™ aluminum frame and a hearty Rotax® engine for the best power-to-weight ratio of any 450-class sport ATV. Combined with other weight-saving innovations and mass centralization engineering to reduce unsprung weight, it’s unmatched in its class.

• 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.

• Altec Twin Pyramidal Aluminum Frame

A maximum strength, no-weld, all-aluminum frame that uses a twin pyramidal structure. Major components are firmly secured with aluminum fasteners called lock-bolts. The frame is stronger yet much lighter than a traditional ladder frame.

• R-Type Cast-Aluminum Swingarm Rear Suspension

Features a Chromoly hollow rear axle, extended-reach aluminum wheel hubs, aluminum sprocket, cast-aluminum swingarm, and 10.5 in of travel, for the lowest possible unsprung weight and the most mass centralization.

• R-Type Forged Aluminum Double A-Arm Front Suspension

Features a short spindle, one-piece aluminum knuckle, and the longest aluminum upper and lower A-arms for a 46-in sport ATV.

• Kayaba HPG Piggyback Shocks

KYB HPG C36 aluminum Piggyback front shocks feature dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 9.5-in of travel. Aluminum KYB HPG C40 Piggyback rear shocks feature dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 10.5 in of travel.

• Adjustable-Width Hollow Rear Axle

KYB HPG C36 aluminum Piggyback front shocks feature dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 9.5-in of travel. Aluminum KYB HPG C40 Piggyback rear shocks feature dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 10.5 in of travel.

• ITP Holeshot GNCC Tires on ITP T-9 Beadlock Wheels

The DS 450 X xc features 21-in ITP Holeshot GNCC front tires mounted on 10-in black, aluminum ITP T-9 wheels with beadlock rings. The taller lugs provide superior traction in demanding race conditions.

• Racing Kick-Up Foot Rests with Heel Guards

Wide foot pegs with kick ups and integrated heel guards offer riders superb footing and protection.

• Detachable Headlights

Remove the headlights for racing.

• Aluminum Nerf Bars, Skid Plates, and Front Bumper

Straight from the factory, the DS 450 X xc 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.

• X-Package Coloration, Graphics, & Seat Cover

Coloration, graphics, and seat cover exclusive to the X package give your ride a sportier look.