Triton Carbon 400 vs Can-Am DS 250 (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triton Carbon 400stacks up against the Can-Am DS 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triton Carbon 400 | Can-Am DS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Price | $6,290 | $4,149 |
| Engine | 236 cc | 249 cc |
| Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Weight | 224 kg | 195 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.9 L | 3.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 165/70-10 / 225/40-10 | 22/7-10 / 20/11-9 |
Triton Carbon 400 vs Can-Am DS 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triton Carbon 400 and the Can-Am DS 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triton Carbon 400 brings 20 hp in a 224 kg package, while the Can-Am DS 250 counters with its own power figure at 195 kg. On price, the Can-Am DS 250 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: