Triton Black Lizard 450 vs Can-Am DS 450 X mx (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTriton Black Lizard 450Can-Am DS 450 X mx
Model year20152014
Price$7,790$9,799
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower38 hp
Weight311 kg158 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. WaveDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires165/70-10 / 225/40-10 21/7-10 / 20/10-9

Triton Black Lizard 450 vs Can-Am DS 450 X mx — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triton Black Lizard 450 and the Can-Am DS 450 X mx usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triton Black Lizard 450 brings 38 hp in a 311 kg package, while the Can-Am DS 450 X mx counters with its own power figure at 158 kg. On price, the Triton Black Lizard 450 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: