Can-Am DS 450 EFI vs KTM 450 SX ATV (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am DS 450 EFIKTM 450 SX ATV
Model year20102010
Price$7,799
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight157 kg165 kg
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9 20/6-10 / 18/10-8

Can-Am DS 450 EFI vs KTM 450 SX ATV — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am DS 450 EFI and the KTM 450 SX ATV 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 KTM 450 SX ATV counters with its own power figure at 165 kg.

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: