Can-Am DS 450 EFI vs Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am DS 450 EFIstacks up against the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am DS 450 EFICan-Am DS 450 EFI X xc
Model year20102010
Price$7,799$8,949
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight157 kg158 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Wilwood
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wilwood
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9 21/7-10 / 20/10-9

Can-Am DS 450 EFI vs Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am DS 450 EFI and the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am DS 450 EFI brings its published horsepower in a 157 kg package, while the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc counters with its own power figure at 158 kg. On price, the Can-Am DS 450 EFI has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: