Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc vs Honda TRX450R (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xcstacks up against the Honda TRX450R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am DS 450 EFI X xcHonda TRX450R
Model year20102018
Price$8,949$7,799
Engine449 cc450 cc
Weight158 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. WilwoodDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. WilwoodSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9 21/7-10 / 20/10-9

Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc vs Honda TRX450R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc and the Honda TRX450R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc brings its published horsepower in a 158 kg package, while the Honda TRX450R counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda TRX450R 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: