Xmotos Kodiac 250 vs Can-Am DS 250 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Xmotos Kodiac 250stacks up against the Can-Am DS 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecXmotos Kodiac 250Can-Am DS 250
Model year20112014
Price$4,149
Engine243 cc249 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Weight182 kg195 kg
Seat height34 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires22/7-10 / 20/11-9

Xmotos Kodiac 250 vs Can-Am DS 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Xmotos Kodiac 250 and the Can-Am DS 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Xmotos Kodiac 250 brings 15 hp in a 182 kg package, while the Can-Am DS 250 counters with its own power figure at 195 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: