BEST IN CLASS...
The 2010 DS 450 X mx returns to offer unparalleled performance wherever the rider needs it. From the roughest woods racing courses to wide-open desert expanses, the DS 450 X mx features performance for any sport 450-class rider. BRP with Can-Am continues to produce the most race-oriented 450 line up in the industry. With an ultra-light chassis featuring the groundbreaking no-weld, aluminium ALTEC frame and a potent Rotax engine, the DS 450 has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any 450-class sport ATV. BRP's Can-Am continues to maintain the benchmark for performance, handling and control – both on the track and on the trail.
Rotax® 4-TEC® 450 EFI – This engine features top-end DNA from the Rotax V990 which powers the Aprilia‡ RSV 1000 R sportbike while the crankcase, clutch and transmission are specifically designed for the rigours of off-road riding. Its free-flow design – with the largest piston bore, intake valves and throttle body of the segment – delivers awesome power and great potential for performance tuning. A sophisticated EFI system with superfast micro-controller optimises performance at every rpm, compensating for both temperature and altitude; throttle response is instant.
ALTEC™ aluminium frame – Aerospace-grade aluminium in dual-pyramidal design is exceptionally strong and lightweight. Unique aluminium lock-bolt fastening system eliminates the need for welds. Strength comes from computer-optimised design rather than heavier or added materials. The pyramidal structure has been proven on BRP’s Ski-Doo® REV™ and REV-XP™ snowmobiles.
NEW Redesigned radiator grill – Can-Am redesigned the radiator grill of the 2010 DS 450 family for added protection and cooling performance on both the trail and race course.
R-type double A-arm front suspension – The R-Type forged aluminium double A-arm front suspension delivers razor-sharp handling, remarkable bump absorption, and confident tracking. The radical design with inverted dual-piston caliper – on the inside of the disc – enables placement of the ball-joints and kingpin axis deep inside the wheel for reduced scrub and steering kickback, as well as self-correcting behaviour under hard braking. All this in a lightweight package with less unsprung weight than competitive designs for a better ride and improved control.
KYB HPG piggyback shocks – Aluminium-bodied shocks with compression and rebound adjustment and threaded pre-load adjustment. Features 24 cm (9.5-inches) of travel in front, 26 cm (10.2 inches) in rear. Lightweight, capable and adjustable.
R-Type rear swing arm suspension – Lightweight design dramatically reduces unsprung weight for quick response, exceptional traction capability and less rider fatigue. Cast-aluminium swingarm with rising-rate linkage, hollow Chromoly 4140 rear axle, extended-reach aluminium hubs and aluminium chain sprocket.
Wilwood™ braking systems. Inverted dual-piston calipers – mounted inside front rotors – enable unique knuckle/spindle/A-arm design. Front and rear rotors’ wave shape is computer-designed for exceptional cooling.
Performance wheels/tires – Specifically-designed ITP‡ Holeshot‡ SR tyres to get maximum performance from the DS 450 EFI. The rims are lightweight, yet durable, because of aluminium construction with rolled bead.
Performance ergonomics – Designed to give the active sport rider room and the right leverage. Narrow body and seat with smooth transitional surfaces, wide foot pegs and deep heel guards.
Performance features – Detachable headlights, interchangeable front fenders.