Can-Am DS 450 X xc vs GAS GAS Wild HP 450 (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am DS 450 X xcstacks up against the GAS GAS Wild HP 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Can-Am DS 450 X xc | GAS GAS Wild HP 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Price | $9,099 | — |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Weight | 158 kg | — |
| Seat height | 33 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 3.0 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. | — |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | — |
| Tires | 21/7-10 / 20/10-9 | — |
Can-Am DS 450 X xc vs GAS GAS Wild HP 450 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Can-Am DS 450 X xc and the GAS GAS Wild HP 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am DS 450 X xc brings its published horsepower in a 158 kg package, while the GAS GAS Wild HP 450 counters with its own power figure.
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: