Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad vs Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung Rapier 450 QuadCan-Am DS 450 EFI X xc
Model year20112010
Price$8,949
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight158 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Wilwood
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wilwood
Tires175/75-10 / 255/55-9 21/7-10 / 20/10-9

Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad vs Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad and the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung Rapier 450 Quad brings 50 hp, while the Can-Am DS 450 EFI X xc counters with its own power figure at 158 kg.

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: