The championship-winning DS 450 X mx returns
for 2013 with a new high-grade FOX suspension.
FOX Float X EVOL front shocks up front coupled
with a premium FOX Podium X piggyback shock
in the rear offers improved handling, enhanced
control and customizable suspension comfort
for a class-leading ride. Whether it’s
for recreation or competitive racing, sport
ATV riding enthusiasts can dominate the
terrain of their choice with the DS 450
X mx and its rider-inspired setup.
The DS 450 X mx is blessed with a superb
power-to-weight ratio. Its lightweight and
exceptional maneuverability is attributed
to the innovative, no-weld ALTEC aluminum
frame and a proven Rotax engine. Unmatched
performance, precision
handling and almost effortless control play
significant roles in the DS 450 thrill-ride
composition.
2013
Can-Am DS450 X MX Race ATV
Can-Am DS 450 EFI
ATV highlights
Rotax 4-TEC 450 EFI engine
// The Rotax four-stroke engine features
the largest piston bore, intake valves
and throttle body in its segment. The
engine
also inherits its top end from the tried-and-true
Rotax V990 mill found in the Aprilia RSV
1000 R sportbike and mates that with a
crankcase, clutch and transmission that
are specially produced for off-road performance
and use in an ATV. A freeflow design and
electronic fuel injection means impressive
power is blended with precision throttle
control and instantaneous throttle response.
No matter the temperature, altitude or
riding situation, the DS 450 has the inherent
ability to transfer power the ground at
every rpm.
ALTEC aluminum frame
// Outfitted with the industry’s
only lock-bolt fastening system instead
of welds, the aerospace-grade aluminum
chassis
is as strong as it is lightweight and
innovative. The frame’s dual-pyramidal
construction — a design proven on
BRP’s Ski-Doo REV and REV-XP platforms
— was created by computer-optimized
technology to offer weight savings without
sacrificing durability.
Race-inspired radiator grill
// Incorporating valuable feedback from
its real-world racing development program,
Can-Am engineers scalloped the radiator
to make it more resistant to mud and debris
buildup.
R-type double A-arm front suspension
// Offering less unsprung weight than
competitive models, the R-Type forged
aluminum double A-arm front suspension
is outfitted with unique inverted dual-piston
caliper (on the inside of the disc). This
setup not only delivers razor-sharp handling,
remarkable bump absorption and confident
tracking, but it also reduces wheel scrub
and kickback and positions the ball-joints
and kingpin axis inside the wheel. The
clear-cut result is precision control
and self-correcting behavior under
hard braking.
R-Type rear swing arm suspension
// A cast-aluminum swingarm with rising-rate
linkage and critical weight-saving elements
make the R-Type rear end as lightweight
as they come. Using an aluminum-bodied
rear shock, hollow Chromoly 4140 axle,
extended-reach aluminum hubs and aluminum
chain sprocket also reduces the overall
weight. These parts create a strategically
strong, yet lightweight setup that not
only reduces unsprung weight but also
offers a quick transfer of power, improved
traction and
reduced rider fatigue.
Wilwood braking systems
// Mounted inside front rotors, the DS
450’s exclusive inverted dual-piston
calipers allow for a unique knuckle /
spindle /
A-arm design. Computer-designed, wave-type
front-and-rear rotors offer exceptional
cooling and enhance all-around handling.
Performance wheels and tires
// Lightweight and durable aluminum wheels
are equipped with a rolled bead and proven
ITP Holeshot SR tires. This setup contributes
to the machine’s superb power-to-weight
ratio as well as its skillful ability
to supply traction and transfer power
to the ground.
2011
Can-Am DS450X MX ATV Key Features
Graphics package //
Equipped with the most impressive suspension
in the ATV industry, the 2013 DS 450 X
mx returns to the lineup motocrossready.
New this year are premium FOX Float EVOL
front shocks and FOX Podium X rear shock.
50-inch width // The
DS 450 X mx is purpose built with the
ATV motocross racer in mind and saves
buyers the hassle of having to purchase
aftermarket A-arms. It measures 50 inches
(1270 mm) wide thanks to its +2 (51 mm)
A-arms, which come stock. It comes out
of box with built-in control and stability
to enhance the racing experience.
Anti-vibe steering stem
// Motocross racers love being in control
and often feel one with their ATV while
competing on the track. The DS 450 X mx
offers quad racers a familiar setup and
comfortable feel with a rubber-mounted
anti-vibe steering stem. Combine the +1
(25 mm) stem with the aftermarket-comparable
aluminum 6061-T6 taper-profile handlebar
and square bar pad and racers should enjoy
this race-ready cockpit.
Camber- and caster-adjustable
front end // Can-Am engineers
added a shim-style camber and caster-adjustable
front end on the DS 450 X mx to help riders
“dial in” the machine for
motocross. Each shim represents one-degree
of adjustment. Camber is adjustable from
11 degrees to 15
degrees, while caster is adjustable from
3 degrees to 10 degrees. Ultimate handling
and superior control are now literally
in the hands of the riders.
Race-bred suspension
// A fully adjustable and tunable FOX
suspension system is found on the 2013
DS 450 X mx. New up front are the FOX
Float X EVOL (Gen 2) piggyback shocks.
The back end of the Can-Am also was updated
with the FOX Podium X piggyback shock.
Yes, that’s the same suspension
setup used on the DS 450 model used by
Motoworks / Can-Am AMA ATV Motocross Champion
John “Ironman” Natalie. The
front Float EVOL shocks are adjustable
for Dual Speed Compression, rebound and
feature an infinitely adjustable dual
air spring that controls both ride height
and bottom-out. They also receive chrome
silicone negative spring, a progressive
spring rate and piggyback reservoir. The
air spring saves up to 6 pounds per shocks
vs. spring coil. The no-tools FLOAT X
EVOL shocks are simple to adjust and require
no tools.
FOX
FLOAT X EVOL Front shocks
FOX
Podium X piggyback shock
The hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum Podium
X shock features DLC-coated shaft for
reduced friction and chrome silicon dual
and single springs. The race-proven shock
also offers adjustments for high- and
low-speed compression (dual speed), rebound
damping and spring preload.
ITP QuadCross MX Pro tires and
ITP T-9 wheels // The Can-Am
DS 450 X mx is outfitted with an ideal
tire-and-wheel setup for motocross. High-performance,
18-inch rear ITP QuadCross MX Pro tires
are more than capable of transferring
the DS 450 X mx ATV’s power to ground
and in a wide variety of soil conditions,
from loam to hard-pack dirt. Guiding the
Can-Am through corners are 20-inch ITP
QuadCross MX Pro tires.Both tires are
mounted on black, aluminum ITP T-9 wheels,
which boost handling and add to this machine’s
precision cornering. The rear 8-inch beadlock
wheel includes an inner reinforcement
ring and it’s specially designed
to handle the rigors of motocross racing.
Aluminum nerf bars
// Straight from the factory, Can-Am has
prepped the DS 450 X mx for you by adding
lightweight aluminum nerf bars with
netted heel guards. The nerf bars are
required for racing motocross and are
built with you in mind. Adjustable side
extensions
let you customize the width of the nerf
bars and they can be easily removed if
you so choose.
Adjustable-width axle
// With four inches of total adjustment
for width, the chromoly 4140 axle found
in the DS 450 X mx is made for motocross.
The strong-but-lightweight (hollow) rear
axle adjusts from 46 (1168 mm) to 50 inches
(1270 mm) with .5-inch (13 mm) spacers
and enables riders to set up the Can-Am
for their preferred motocross width.
Motocross-specific ride height
// Ride height can make the world of difference
in motocross racing. Straight from the
factory, the DS 450 X mx is prepped with
a ride height of seven inches (178 mm).
This height, along with the ATV being
“dialed in” for a 175-pound
rider (with gear), gives the DS 450 X
mx a lower center of gravity and allows
you to rail through the corners with confidence.
