For 2009 Can Am returns to the ATV scene with three versions of its venerable performance model, the DS 450. While technically introduced last year, the DS 450 X was touted for offering the lowest overall weight, lowest unsprung weight, most power and most centralization of mass. This year, Can Am has refined the X concept even further with two new terrain-specific models. Beginning with the (still available) $7499 standard model, Can Am added a whole host of aftermarket goodies in creating the 50" wide DS 450 X mx and the tight-wood racing DS 450 X xc. All of these models boast race-readiness right out of the box.

The DS 450 Standard:
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• Rotax 4-TEC 449cc, 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 and rebound clickers, threaded pre-load adjustment and 9.5" (241 mm) of travel
• R-Type cast aluminum swingarm rear suspension
• KYB HPG aluminum piggyback rear shock with adjustment for compression, rebound, spring preload and 10.5" (267 mm) of travel
• ITP Holeshot SR front and rear tires
• Polished aluminum wheels
• New headlights for 2009
• New color option – Can-Am Red

– Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): $7,499 USD

DS 450 X xc
All the standard DS 450 EFI 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" (245 mm) of travel
• KYB HPG C40 aluminum piggyback rear shock with dual-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments and 10.5" (267 mm) of travel
• 7.5" (190 mm) factory-set ride height (175-lb rider)
• Adjustable-width hollow rear axle (from 46" [1.17 m] to 50" [1.27 m] by increments of 0.5" [12.7 mm] per spacer)
• Extra-strength extended 1" (25.4 mm) steering stem with anti-vibe mounts 
• 21x7-10 ITP Holeshot GNCC 6-ply front tires
• 20x10-9 ITP Holeshot GNCC 6-ply rear tires 
• Black aluminum ITP 10x5 T-9 Trac-lock front wheels
• Black aluminum ITP 9x8 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 heel guards and side extensions
• 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

– Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): $8,749 USD

DS 450X mx
All the standard DS 450 EFI features, plus:

• + 2" 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" (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" (272 mm) of travel
• 7" (179 mm) factory-set ride height (175-lb rider)
• Adjustable-width hollow rear axle (from 46" [1.17 m] to 50" [1.27 m] by increments of 0.5" [12.7 mm] per spacer)
• 20x6-10 ITP QuadCross MX PRO front tires
• 18x10-8 ITP QuadCross MX PRO rear tires
• Black aluminum ITP 10x5 T-9 GP front wheels
• Black aluminum ITP 8x8 T-9 Trac-lock rear wheels
• Extra-strength extended 1" (25.4 mm) steering stem with anti-vibe mounts
• 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): $8,949 USD

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