Can Am News: DS 450

by: Andy Bowyer
Saturday August 2nd, 2008

Valcourt, Québec, August 1, 2008

– Can-Am™ announced today the release of its 2009 DS 450TM EFI ATV, complete with two new racing-specific packages. Returning for 2009 is the ultra-potent 2009 Can-Am DS 450 EFI ATV. The base model gets updates and two exciting models, the DS 450 X mx and DS 450 X xc models, also join the line-up. Can-Am now boasts the most race-ready 450 sport ATV line in the industry. All models get power from a proven Rotax® engine. And the ultra-light weight comes from cutting-edge computer design and the most revolutionary thinking in the sport ATV world.

It is still the benchmark for performance, handling and control – on the track and on the trail – thanks to the Rotax power, low weight, centralized mass, low unsprung weight, and fully-adjustable sport-tuned suspension.

"By releasing the DS 450 X mx and xc, we redefine the factory and amateur ATV racer relationship," said Yves Leduc, Vice-President and General Manager, Can-Am Division. "The DS 450 continues to evolve and the base model was the perfect starting point for the two most race-ready sport packages in the industry."

Motocross-specific X Package

1. +2-inch (51 mm) A-arms for 50-inch (1270 mm) width
2. Camber- and caster-adjustable front end
3. Large-diameter Kashima-coated high-pressure gas shocks with dual-speed compression adjustments
4. 10.7 inches (272 mm) of suspension travel and motocross-specific ride height
5. ITP QuadCross
6. ‡ MX Pro tires on ITP T-9 Trac-Lock‡ rear wheels and T-9 GP front wheels
7. +1-inch (25 mm) anti-vibe steering stem
8. Aluminium nerf bars

Cross-country-specific X Package

1. Caster-adjustable A-Arms

1. Piggyback high pressure gas shocks with dual-speed compression adjustments
2. 9.6 inches (244 mm) (front) and 10.5 inches (267 mm) (rear) suspension travel and cross-country-specific ride height
3. ITP Holeshot
4. ‡ GNCC tires on ITP T-9 Trac-Lock‡ wheels
5. +1-inch (25 mm) anti-vibe steering stem
6. Aluminium skidplates
7. Aluminium nerf bars

The DS 450 base model and now the two DS 450 X mx and DS 450 X xc continue to redefine not only the 450 sport ATV class, but the sport class in general. Can-Am as a brand remains committed now and in the future to sport ATV enthusiasts.

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