Can-Am DS 450 vs Honda TRX450R (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am DS 450Honda TRX450R
Model year20092018
Price$7,799
Engine449 cc450 cc
Weight157 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9 21/7-10 / 20/10-9

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

Picking between the Can-Am DS 450 and the Honda TRX450R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am DS 450 brings its published horsepower in a 157 kg package, while the Honda TRX450R 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: