Can-Am DS 450 EFI vs Polaris Sportsman 400 HO (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am DS 450 EFIstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am DS 450 EFIPolaris Sportsman 400 HO
Model year20102014
Price$7,799$5,699
Engine449 cc455 cc
Weight157 kg312 kg
Seat height33 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Can-Am DS 450 EFI vs Polaris Sportsman 400 HO — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am DS 450 EFI and the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 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 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO counters with its own power figure at 312 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 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: