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
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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

X XC Package Content
Available:
R-Type forged aluminum Double A-arm with caster adjustable
Front 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 Content
Available:

50 inch-wide (+2-inch) double A-arm with caster and camber adjustable
Front 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 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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