Can-Am DS 450 X mx vs Can-Am DS 450 EFI X mx (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am DS 450 X mxCan-Am DS 450 EFI X mx
Model year20142010
Price$9,799$9,142
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight158 kg157 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9 20/6-10 / 18/10-8

Can-Am DS 450 X mx vs Can-Am DS 450 EFI X mx — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am DS 450 X mx and the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X mx usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am DS 450 X mx brings its published horsepower in a 158 kg package, while the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X mx counters with its own power figure at 157 kg. On price, the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X mx 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: