The March issue of DW has a sneak peak at the 04 DS650 Bombardier is working on. They are trying to get it down too 430 lbs dry. The quad DW tested was at 460 down form 490. It had a new 1/2 inch shorter Aluminum swingarm. The new lighter head light that will save 3 too 6 pounds

 

That confirms what my dealer told me a couple of weeks ago. He also said that there is a DS400-450 coming too.

 

From what I saw it looks like the new parts will bolt on too the older DS's.

 

Does the headlight look more durable and cheaper to replace when the little tabs break off?

 

Cant see much of the unit but it is a daul light with new mounting bracket

 

As I mentioned in a post last month, there will be two new sport models from Bombardier, the Baja X, which will be based on the current Baja, but considerably lighter, and an all new aluminum framed 400cc sport quad. Expect to see the Baja X available in August-Sept, and the 400 late in the year.

 

If they're making a DS400 or 450, I will probably be getting one for my wife. I can't wait to see it. Are there any pictures available??

 

i've been looking at my quad and seems like all the frame around the air box area could be aluminum. but would that put to much weight on the front? anyways looks like all of that area bolts on. it is nice to hear that it looks like some of the new parts will bolt to the older models.

 

I'm sure that Rotax has a nice 450cc DOHC four-stroker that will give the Z and EX a run for it's money, provided that they keep the weight down.

 

i'd say modify a Summit 800 H.O motor so it could be used in a quad, now that would be SWEET![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]