In developing the 2011 Can-Am DS 450 X XC, we truly reinvented how a sport quad is built. With the industry’s first no-weld all-aluminum frame, hollow rear axle and inverted brake calipers. We then pushed the concept even further with two terrain-specific X models. The tight-woods racing DS 450 X XC X xc and motocross-inspired DS 450 X XC X mx. Both are equipped with industry-leading features and are ready to race right out of the box. You can read on. But eventually, you’re just going to have to ride one.
Key Features:
Features
Rotax 449 cc EFI engine
ALTEC frame
Hollow rear axle
Inverted brake calipers
Maximum mass centralization
Shortened spindle
X XC Added Features
46-inch width
Anti-vibe steering stem
Caster-adjustable front end
Front suspension
Rear shock
ITP Holeshot GNCC tires / T-9 wheels
Aluminum nerf bars
Cross-country-specific amenities
Wind deflectors
Other Features
Wilwood disc brakes
Racing kick-up footpegs
Detachable headlights
Interchangeable fenders
Electric start
5-speed manual transmission
Chain drive with rigid axle
X package seat cover and X xc race graphics
Aluminum front bumper, number plate ready
Available Colors: Yellow and black with X package graphics
Specifications
MSRP $8,949 USD
Engine
Type: 449.3 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-valve head with high-flow “Durchzugskraft” design, 38 mm intake valve, 31 mm Nimonic – alloy
Bore & Stroke: 97 x 60.8 mm
EFI System / Carburetor: 46-mm Throttle Body, 16 bit / 32-MHz CPU
Starting System: Electric
Transmission: 5-speed manual / heavy-duty clutch, 9 friction plates with DirectLink mechanism
Drive Train: 520 O-ring high capacity chain, aluminum sprocket hub, aluminum sprocket, rigid axle
Chassis
Frame: ALTEC dual-pyramidal aluminum
Front Suspension Type: R-Type forged aluminum Double A-arm – KYB? HPG piggyback shocks with compression, rebound and preload adjustments
Front Suspension Travel: 9.5 in (241 mm)
Rear Suspension Type: R-Type cast-aluminum swingarm Chromoly hollow rear axle KYB HPG piggyback shocks with compression, rebound and preload adjustments
Rear Suspension Travel: 10.5 in (267 mm)
Front Brake: Dual 182 mm discs with inverted twin-piston calipers
Rear Brake: 198 mm rotor with single piston caliper
Tires/Front: ITP Holeshot GNCC 21 x 7R-10 in (533 x 178R x 254 mm)
Tires/Rear: ITP Holeshot GNCC 20 x 10R-9 in (508 x 254R-229 mm)
Wheels: Black aluminum ITP Trac-lock (beadlock) wheels
Dimensions
L x W x H (in): 72.4 x 46 x 41.9 in
L x W x H (mm): 1,839 x 1,168 x 1,064 mm
Wheelbase: 50 in (1,267 mm)
Seat Height: 33 in (831 mm)
Ground Clearance: 9 in (229 mm)
Dry Weight: 349 lbs (158 kg)
Towing Capacity: N/A
Rack Capacity: N/A
Storage: N/A
Fuel Capacity: 3 US gal (11.5 L)
Features
Instrumentation: Low fuel, check engine, neutral
Anti-Theft: N/A
Electrical: N/A
Lighting: Dual removable headlights (35W)
DC Outlet: N/A
Color(s) available: Yellow & Black with X package graphics
Warranty
Basic 6 months limited factory warranty Extended B.E.S.T. available from 12 to 36 months
Package
X XC package:
• 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 (beadlock) front wheels
• Black aluminum ITP 9×8 T-9 Trac-lock (beadlock) rear wheels
• 3-mm full aluminum chassis skid plate
• 5-mm full aluminum swing arm skid plate
• Lightweight aluminum nerf bars with 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 race graphics & color scheme
