BRP Reveals DS 450 Drive Line & Rear Suspension
Axle is an Industry First; Lowest Unsprung Weight
in Class
Valcourt, Québec, (5/26/2007)
– You’ve heard the four challenges from BRP’s
President and CEO José Boisjoli. You’ve read
about the advanced aluminum frame and chassis. You’ve
seen the details on the front end. Now it is time to reveal
the drive line and rear suspension of the Can Am™
DS 450™ at www.can-amDS450.com.
Featuring the lowest rear unsprung weight in the class
and a fully adjustable rear shock, the DS 450 is ready
to excel on the track and trail. Just like with the
creation of the ultra-light frame, steel was the enemy.
Like others in the class, the DS 450 features a steel
axle, but Can-Am engineers found a way to cut the weight
of the axle without sacrificing durability.
The axle is made of Chromoly 4140 stock, however, it
is hollow. That’s not all; the design team then
took that sturdy axle and narrowed it up by adding industry
exclusive aluminum extended-reach hubs. Can-Am didn’t
stop there, in addition to the swingarm and hubs, the
sprocket, sprocket hub and brake disc hub are all made
from lightweight aluminum.
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DS450 Hollow Rear Axle & Aluminum Hubs |
For the tires, Can-Am worked closely with ITP®
to develop its Holeshot® SR tire on the DS 450.
The tires are an extension of the well known Holeshot
brand and are mounted on aluminum wheels.
Visit www.can-amDS450.com
to see full reveal details on the all-new DS 450.
In the coming weeks more details about this groundbreaking
machine will be revealed, keep checking and spread the
word.
About BRP
Bombardier Recreational Products
Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world
leader in the design, development, manufacturing,
distribution and marketing of motorized recreational
vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes:
Ski Doo® and Lynx™ snowmobiles, Sea Doo®
watercraft and sport boats, Johnson® and Evinrude®
outboard engines, direct injection technologies
such as Evinrude E TEC®, Can Am™ all-terrain
vehicles, Rotax® engines and karts.
www.can-am.brp.com
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