They are all great machines. The decision will be based on small items, like handling differences, reverse, seating position, and what you're going to do with it - where and how you'll be riding. My personal preference? The YFZ for several reasons including reverse, and I like the handling in the dunes!
The DS 450 is an amazing machine, I just bought one after testing out a few 450s. The frame looks the strongest by far, with the resources that Bombardier has, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better machine. The engine looks like it'll last longer than most other 450 engines. An overbore engine design and nice big intake valves will keep the engine in good shape for a long time. Suspension, handling and power are leaps and bounds ahead of a YFZ.
@95machinehead Tough questions. Both have their strong points but in the end I'd say the YFZ will be better as there are many more easy-to-find mods for it.
I know this is an old video Doug, but two spark plugs on that head? Ill admit im not an expert with Can-Am but if they where trying to save every ounce, would it not have been a better design to have a two stage ignition coil instead of two separate ignition systems? Maybe im missing something there. The only setup like this i have to reference is the older Ford 2.3L Four cylinder with eight spark plugs.
@HunterWieber204 Maybe you should look at something like the Can Am Renegade - the sport 4wd is a great all-around machine. Otherwise your choices are the obvious Honda, Yamaha or Suzuki 450s.
@protomankid1017 Wow, tough question. Depending on how serious I was supposed to be riding.......I'd most likely have the most fun on either a Raptor 700 or an LTZ400....
What would you recommend the yfz450r or the ds450x mx? I high speed trial ride the most, do jumps that i can find, and go to the track sometimes. I want the best value for my money. Reliabily first then performance.
I have raced the can am 450 vs a raptor 660, can am 450 smoked it also the can am is fuel injected which made the difference along with it being the lightest quad out there
@ATVTVCOM I have a 2001 400ex and am 6'2 and growing, so do u think it's time for and upgrade? If so what should I get? I ride everywhere. Snow,trails,track,ect. Thanks
hi im trying to think of witch used atv to buy i have a 2005 yfz450 with big gun exhaust aftermarket axle and increases with 2 inxhes from tire to tire or a 2008 can am ds450 with fmf exhaust and a dynojet fuel programmer witch one shud i go for ?
@travispen1 cool i just turned 14 and saw a 2008 ds 450 at my local deeler now i just gotta save up $5,895 and i can get it then hopefully get into some racing
@rawatson83 dude think about this can am is apart of bombardier way bigger than yamaha suzuki polaris ect they could be the biggest and plus brp has the most advanced technology look at ski doo, sea doo and all can ams quads and the new commander- they aint going anywhere
@ps3dethman1 honda does have last longer but when you're saying mod vs. Mod, you need to clarafied which mod on each atv, you can waste 10k in a honda in mod and waste an other 10k in the Can-am and the can-am will win.
honda has more tourqe and reliability, yamaha has many good vehicles, suzuki has speed in their 450 class, can am is really light, and the kfx is terrible
lol not too popular in europe? wtf lol... yamaha is the best seller of quads in europe.. YFM YFZ ... and kawasaki just cant stand against yamaha and suzuki, dont have the same level of popularity. btw can am looks cooler than KTM for me =)
you guys do realise this technical stuff is only for racing. a yamaha is the best in my opinion. the lock bolt cant be as strong in a crash then a weld. the whole frame would fall apart.
@DT400KFX I hate my Honda, it takes way too much money to ride comfortably and it has been so unreliable. Honda can blow it out there a** they just took a 250r frame and dropped a Crf450x in it. Mine has been nothing but problems and pain. Don't waste your money and buy something like a ds, ltr or kfx.
They are all great machines. The decision will be based on small items, like handling differences, reverse, seating position, and what you're going to do with it - where and how you'll be riding.
My personal preference? The YFZ for several reasons including reverse, and I like the handling in the dunes!
The DS 450 is an amazing machine, I just bought one after testing out a few 450s. The frame looks the strongest by far, with the resources that Bombardier has, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better machine. The engine looks like it'll last longer than most other 450 engines. An overbore engine design and nice big intake valves will keep the engine in good shape for a long time. Suspension, handling and power are leaps and bounds ahead of a YFZ.
ima proud rider of an can-am 450 ds x and i just love the bike
Overall reliability and easy and reasonably-priced performance and handling modifications available.
im trying to decide what would be a better quad but i cant choose one.
YFZ 450R TRX450R OR THE DS 450 WHICH QUAD DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST
You are correct. They are just not in the same league as the Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki machines.
@protomankid1017 That would be a great choice depending on the year......
@95machinehead Tough questions. Both have their strong points but in the end I'd say the YFZ will be better as there are many more easy-to-find mods for it.
@SuperWacoboy It depends on how you plan t ride it!
@rawatson83 It's no a small company they have quite a few fourwheeler models and the brp side does all the skidoo snowmobiles and seadoo jetskis
they make this atv sound so wonderful but its extremely rare to see one on the track and trails are they not selling?
It really depends on the trails and the way you ride. The Raptor 350 is probably more forgiving .
I know this is an old video Doug, but two spark plugs on that head? Ill admit im not an expert with Can-Am but if they where trying to save every ounce, would it not have been a better design to have a two stage ignition coil instead of two separate ignition systems? Maybe im missing something there. The only setup like this i have to reference is the older Ford 2.3L Four cylinder with eight spark plugs.
@HunterWieber204 Maybe you should look at something like the Can Am Renegade - the sport 4wd is a great all-around machine. Otherwise your choices are the obvious Honda, Yamaha or Suzuki 450s.
what do you think seperates this atv from the other big brands
@protomankid1017 Wow, tough question. Depending on how serious I was supposed to be riding.......I'd most likely have the most fun on either a Raptor 700 or an LTZ400....
@DT400KFX honda has the reliability. can-am has better stock power. but mod vs mod the honda will respond more.
I don't know either.....I know we had a few motorcycles in the old days with twin plugs for more 'complete' combustion.....but who knows....
What would you recommend the yfz450r or the ds450x mx? I high speed trial ride the most, do jumps that i can find, and go to the track sometimes. I want the best value for my money. Reliabily first then performance.
its the rotax style of motor if you look on the rotax motors most will have 2 per cylander
I can say that I prefer the KFX's power and feel.
did u check into the KTM 525 yet ? I got the same problem as u but cant decide between the Can am and KTM
I have raced the can am 450 vs a raptor 660, can am 450 smoked it also the can am is fuel injected which made the difference along with it being the lightest quad out there
what would u recommend for fast trails, tight trails, fields, some mx, and some gncc type trails?
@ATVTVCOM
I have a 2001 400ex and am 6'2 and growing, so do u think it's time for and upgrade? If so what should I get? I ride everywhere. Snow,trails,track,ect. Thanks
hi im trying to think of witch used atv to buy i have a 2005 yfz450 with big gun exhaust aftermarket axle and increases with 2 inxhes from tire to tire or a 2008 can am ds450 with fmf exhaust and a dynojet fuel programmer witch one shud i go for ?
@rtg1414 have you ever ridden one theyre awesome ou dont even notice mines taken siome hard hits with trees and still going strong
@travispen1 cool i just turned 14 and saw a 2008 ds 450 at my local deeler now i just gotta save up $5,895 and i can get it then hopefully get into some racing
@mrgofawkurselph As a percentage of the overall ATV and UTV market, Can Am has a very small share.
What is better for trail riding Yamaha YFZ 450 or a RAPTOR 350
i got one and i love it no problems with it at all exept for worn tires but thats on my part
@sassy2161 yfz450r frame is bolted too
@ATVTVCOM but would the can am 450 be better?
@ATVTVCOM well i was thinking the yfz450x with itp holeshot gncc's, and then going form there
Tough choice. Why not a YFZ or KFX?
@MidoEwida Boy, there's a lot into that question. It's not an easy answer.....
@rawatson83 can am is bombardier, so its like ski doo, so its not going under any time soon
lightest frame yet so many complaints from customers for the frames buckling easily and can am not covering the frame under warranty.
You cant beat a Honda man! The YFZ may be faster, but the Honda is one reliable machine.
whats a better buy, ktm 450 or the ds 450
@Maxomath we are big into drag raceing and once you start puting money in em the honda will be the fastest
@protomankid1017 Great choice for serious go-fast fun....
YFZ's have reverse? since when?
@ATVTVCOM ok cool, thanks!
@rawatson83 dude think about this can am is apart of bombardier way bigger than yamaha suzuki polaris ect they could be the biggest and plus brp has the most advanced technology look at ski doo, sea doo and all can ams quads and the new commander- they aint going anywhere
Could sure use some nicer shocks though...
Hmmm, didn't think about where you are.....
@ps3dethman1 honda does have last longer but when you're saying mod vs. Mod, you need to clarafied which mod on each atv, you can waste 10k in a honda in mod and waste an other 10k in the Can-am and the can-am will win.
YFZ450 are the best
Whoops! Guess I was thinking Raptor......That's what I ride/rode more....
i noticed the raptor 350 is a very smooth machine
can am is such a small co i would hate to buy one on these bike and then the co just bombs out.
do u like the rapter better then this.............also do u like outlaw better
not too popular in Europe I don't think, but im not really knowledge about quads and not sure what to get
@ATVTVCOM 2010
@1728jeff7928 Raptor
@HunterWieber204 Not as good as the newer models
@protomankid1017 No
@ATVTVCOM and its like new and only 4500
working on the cam an is the biggest pain in the ass becuase of the frame
@cummcolt YFZ
honda has more tourqe and reliability, yamaha has many good vehicles, suzuki has speed in their 450 class, can am is really light, and the kfx is terrible
yfz doesnt have reverse.....
If ur bikes are so fast
better buy a yamaha or something
haha check those wheels
germany
Ktm!
lol not too popular in europe? wtf lol... yamaha is the best seller of quads in europe.. YFM YFZ ... and kawasaki just cant stand against yamaha and suzuki, dont have the same level of popularity. btw can am looks cooler than KTM for me =)
Not true my Honda killed this thing when it comes to hill climbing
Then why dont u guys win races haha
To help me in the long run I will take a trx450r or a raptor 700 not this ds crap
you guys do realise this technical stuff is only for racing. a yamaha is the best in my opinion. the lock bolt cant be as strong in a crash then a weld. the whole frame would fall apart.
@DT400KFX I hate my Honda, it takes way too much money to ride comfortably and it has been so unreliable. Honda can blow it out there a** they just took a 250r frame and dropped a Crf450x in it. Mine has been nothing but problems and pain. Don't waste your money and buy something like a ds, ltr or kfx.