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.

  • 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
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  • 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

Available Colors: Yellow

Engine

Type: 449cc, single-cylinder, DOHC 4-valve, liquid-cooled

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

Drive Train: Chain driven/solid axle

Chassis

Frame: ALTEC dual-pyramidal aluminum

Front Suspension
Type:

R-Type Double A-arm, forged aluminum/Kayaba‡ HPG aluminum piggyback with adjustment for compression, rebound and spring preload

Front Suspension
Travel:
9.5 in (267 mm)

Rear Suspension
Type:
R-Type swingarm, cast aluminum/Kayaba HPG aluminum piggyback with adjustment for compression, rebound and spring preload

Rear Suspension
Travel:
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)

Ground
Clearance:
9 in. (229 mm)

Seat Height: 32.7 in. (831 mm)

Fuel Capacity: 3 US gal. (11.5 L)


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