Can-Am Rolls out the 2011 DS 450 ATV Family

| June 19, 2010 | 0 Comments

2011 Can-Am DS 450 X mx

The Can-Am® DS 450™, DS 450™ X mx and DS 450™ X xc return for the 2011 model year lineup to offer unparalleled performance wherever the rider needs it. From the roughest woods-racing courses and motocross tracks of the east, to the wideopen desert expanses of the west, the Can-Am DS 450 features performance for any sport 450-class rider. With an ultralight chassis featuring the groundbreaking no-weld, aluminum ALTEC frame and a potent Rotax® engine, the Can-Am DS 450 has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any 450-class sport ATV*. The DS 450 model continues to maintain the benchmark for performance, handling and control – both on the track and on the trail.

2011 Can-Am DS 450 family highlights

Rotax 450 EFI engine
ALTEC aluminum frame
R-type double A-arm front suspension
KYB‡ HPG piggyback shocks
R-Type rear swing arm suspension
Wilwood‡ braking systems

Can-Am DS 450 features and benefits

Rotax 450 EFI engine // 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 rigors 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 optimizes performance at every rpm, compensating for both temperature and altitude; throttle response is instant.

ALTEC aluminum frame // Aerospace-grade aluminum in dual-pyramidal design is exceptionally
strong and lightweight. Unique aluminum lock-bolt fastening system eliminates the need for welds.
Strength comes from a computer-optimized design rather than heavier or added materials. The pyramidal structure has been proven on BRP’s Ski-Doo® REV™ and REV-XP™ platforms.

Race-inspired radiator grill // Inspired from feedback from our racing teams, the Can-Am DS 450
features a scalloped radiator grill that keeps the radiator free of mud and debris.

R-type double A-arm front suspension // The R-Type forged aluminum 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 behavior 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 // Aluminum-bodied shocks with compression and rebound adjustment and threaded pre-load adjustment. Features 9.5-inches (24 cm) of travel in front, 10.2 inches (26 cm) 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-aluminum swingarm with risingrate linkage, hollow chromoly 4140 rear axle, extended-reach aluminum hubs and aluminum 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 and tires // Specifically-designed ITP Holeshot SR tires to get maximum
performance from the DS 450 EFI. The rims are lightweight, yet durable, because of aluminum
construction with rolled bead.

2011 Can-Am DS450

DS 450

Standard package features:

Rotax 4-TEC 449 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke
-DOHC 4-valve head
-97 x 60.8 mm bore and stroke
-EFI with 46-mm throttle body, 16-bit CPU with 32-MHz clock speed
Electric start
5-speed manual transmission
Chain drive with rigid axle
No weld, ALTEC twin pyramidal aluminum frame
R-type forged aluminum double A-arm front suspension
KYB HPG aluminum piggyback front shocks with compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 9.5 inches (241 mm) of travel
R-type cast-aluminum swingarm rear suspension
KYB HPG aluminum piggyback rear shock with compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 10.5 inches (267 mm) of travel
ITP Holeshot SR front and rear tires
Polished aluminum wheels

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
$9,349 CA

2011 Can-Am DS450 X mx

DS 450 X mx

All the standard DS 450 features, PLUS:

+ 2-inch double A-arms with adjustable caster and camber give a 50-inch front stance
Kashima-coated KYB HPG C40 aluminum piggyback front shocks with dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 10.7 inches (272 mm) of travel
Kashima-coated KYB HPG C46 aluminum remote reservoir rear shock with dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments, and 10.7 inches (272 mm) of travel
7-inch (179 mm) factory-set ride height (175-lb rider)
Adjustable-width hollow rear axle (from 46 inches [1.17 m] to 50 inches [1.27 m] by increments of 0.5 inch [12.7 mm] per spacer)
20×6-10 ITP QuadCross MX PRO front tires
18×10-8 ITP QuadCross MX PRO rear tires
Black aluminum ITP 10×5 T-9 GP front wheels
Black aluminum ITP 8×8 T-9 Trac-lock rear wheels
Extra-strength extended 1-inch (25.4 mm) steering stem with anti-vibe mounts
Aluminum nerf bars with removable netted heel guards
Aluminum 6061-T6 taper-profile handlebar with square pad
Aluminum front bumper, number plate ready
X package seat cover
X mx race graphics

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
$11,099 CA

2011 Can-Am DS450 X xc

DS 450 X xc

All the standard DS 450 features, PLUS:

R-type forged aluminum double A-arms with adjustable caster
KYB HPG C36 aluminum piggyback front shocks with dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 9.6 inches (245 mm) of travel
KYB HPG C40 aluminum piggyback rear shock with dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 10.5 inches (267 mm) of travel
7.5-inch (190 mm) factory-set ride height (175-lb rider)
Adjustable-width hollow rear axle (from 46 inches [1.17 m] to 50 inches [1.27 m] by increments of 0.5 inch [12.7 mm] per spacer)
Extra-strength extended 1-inch (25.4 mm) steering stem with anti-vibe mounts
21×7-10 ITP Holeshot GNCC 6-ply front tires
20×10-9 ITP Holeshot GNCC 6-ply rear tires
Black aluminum ITP 10×5 T-9 Trac-lock front wheels
Black aluminum ITP 9×8 T-9 Trac-lock rear wheels
3-mm full aluminum chassis skid plate
5-mm full aluminum swing arm skid plate
Aluminum nerf bars with removable aluminum heel guards
Aluminum 6061-T6 taper-profile handlebar with square pad
Aluminum front bumper, number plate ready
Handlebar wind deflectors
X package seat cover
X xc race graphics