DS 450X XC & MX

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DS 450

The DS 450 is the new benchmark for performance, handling and control – on track and off – thanks to the most power in the class, lowest weight, most centralized mass, lowest unsprung weight, and fully-adjustable sport-tuned suspension. Now Available X XC and X MX models. See below for details.

  • Responsive and easy to maneuver, thanks to centralized masses and unmatched power-to-weight ratio
  • At 345 pounds (156 kg) dry, it is the lightest 450 sport ATV
  • New Rotax 450 engine is the most powerful, 9% more HP than the best-in-class competitor
  • Lightweight ALTECTM aluminum chassis with dual-pyramidal frame – 13% lighter than the best-in-class competitor
  • Innovative R-TypeTM front and rear suspensions deliver handling, control, and feel
  • KYB‡ HPG aluminum body piggyback shocks with full adjustability
  • Wilwood disc brakes: 182mm wave-type discs with inverted twin-piston calipers in front, 198mm wave-type disc in rear
  • Extra features like racing kick-up footpegs, detachable headlights, interchangeable fenders

 

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DS 450 Specifications
Features
Instrumentation: Low fuel, check engine, neutral
Lighting: Dual removable headlights
X XC Package ContentAvailable: R-Type forged aluminum Double A-arm with caster adjustableFront KYB HPG piggyback shocks with dual speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments, with 9.6″ of travel

Rear KYB HPG piggyback shock with dual speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments, with 10.5″ of travel

Cross-county-specific suspension calibration and ride height

Black aluminum ITP T-9 Trac-Lock wheels

ITP Holeshot GNCC tires

Aluminum chassis and swing-arm skid plate

Handlebar wind deflectors with full-wrap aluminum braces
X MX Package ContentAvailable: 50 inch-wide (+2-inch) double A-arm with caster and camber adjustableFront kashima coated KYB HPG C40 aluminum piggyback shocks with dual speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments, with 10.7″ of travel

Rear kashima coated KYB HPG C46 with remote reservoir shock with dual speed compression, rebound and preload adjustments, with 10.7″ of travel

Motocross-specific suspension calibration and ride height

Black aluminum ITP T-9 GP front wheels

Black aluminum ITP T-9 Trac-Lock rear wheels

ITP QuadCross MX tires
Available Colors: Yellow, White and Black (X models only)
Engine
Type: 449.3cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-valve head with high-flow “Durchzugskraft” design, 38mm intake valve, 31 mm Nimonic – alloy
Bore & Stroke 97 x 60.8 mm
Carburetion/EFI: EFI with 46 mm Throttle Body, 16 bit CPU with 32 MHz clock speed
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 sproket hub, aluminum sprocket, rigid axle
Chassis
Frame: ALTEC dual-pyramidal aluminum
Front SuspensionType: R-Type Double A-arm, forged aluminum/Kayaba‡ HPG aluminum piggyback with adjustment for compression, rebound and spring preload
Front SuspensionTravel: 9.5 in (267 mm)
Rear SuspensionType: R-Type swingarm, cast aluminum/Kayaba HPG aluminum piggyback with adjustment for compression, rebound and spring preload
Rear SuspensionTravel: 10.5 in (267 mm)
Front Brake: Dual 182 mm wave type discs with inverted twin-piston calipers
Rear Break: 198 mm wave type rotor with single piston caliper
Front Tires: ITP Holeshot SR 21 x 7R-10 in. (ITP Holeshot SR 533 x 178R-254 mm)
Back Tires: ITP Holeshot SR 20 x 10R-9 in. (ITP Holeshot SR 508 x 254R-229 mm)
Dimensions
L x W x H in: 72.4 x 46 x 41.9
L x W x H meter:
1.839 x 1.168 x 1.064
Wheelbase: 49.9 in. (1.267 m)
Dry Weight:
345 lbs. (156.5 kg)
GroundClearance:
9 in. (229 mm)
Seat Height: 32.7 in. (831 mm)
Fuel Capacity: 3 US gal. (11.5 L)

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