Changes in '03 to '04 DS650's ?
 

Thinking about gettting a DS or DSBaja and have read on other message boards that the DS in '04 will be shorter , narrower and lighter. Can anyone tell me any specs on these reduced dimensions? I myself like large machines (don't like to feel like a monkey on a football!!) and I may look for a '03 if the '04s are significantly smaller. I was interested in the V-force , but after some research and opinions in the Bombardier forums, the DS is clearly the machine for me. By the way, anyone looking for a mint '03 Prairie 650?

Changes in '03 to '04 DS650's ?
 

it doesn't feel any smaller for the rider , it is just the machine is narrower and shorter, they really seem to be good changes.

Changes in '03 to '04 DS650's ?
 

I agree with Sandman, I'm 6-8" 240# and the DS size is why i bought it, and I'd rather have the new '04!
The swingarm is aluminum and lighter, which shifted weight bias to the front, so to counteract this they had to shorten it a half inch to get the weight bias back where it belonged. And the width is slightly narrower for easier trail riding, but still wider than all the rest and unoticable for the most part.
the axle nut is improved, the sprocket hub is lighter, all things to shave rotating mass weight and put more power to the ground.
boy that Baja X sure is a sweet machine, check it out man, you'll love it!