Time to put the right motor into the DS450..
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TPR
Your barking up the wrong tree here, most of the guys are big bore enthusiast here. At one point I disliked the 450 crowd but A good weekend on my trx450 I am a fan of the light and quick. Rides totally different. I own a Raptor 700 now as well, and I just like my 450 more. I am disappointed with the motor of the new 450. I haven't ridden one but it's not much lighter and yes it is the bigger bore compared to the Honda 450R most of the power is sub par in the usable power range.
I hope Can Am returns to the big bore market. Honda did a "WTF" with thiers and Yamaha seems to be reaping the lionshare of the big bore market with the Raptor 700. I hear that Renegade 800 is a wild wild ride. Put something like that for us to cater the sport crowd.
Your barking up the wrong tree here, most of the guys are big bore enthusiast here. At one point I disliked the 450 crowd but A good weekend on my trx450 I am a fan of the light and quick. Rides totally different. I own a Raptor 700 now as well, and I just like my 450 more. I am disappointed with the motor of the new 450. I haven't ridden one but it's not much lighter and yes it is the bigger bore compared to the Honda 450R most of the power is sub par in the usable power range.
I hope Can Am returns to the big bore market. Honda did a "WTF" with thiers and Yamaha seems to be reaping the lionshare of the big bore market with the Raptor 700. I hear that Renegade 800 is a wild wild ride. Put something like that for us to cater the sport crowd.
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TPR
Your barking up the wrong tree here, most of the guys are big bore enthusiast here. At one point I disliked the 450 crowd but A good weekend on my trx450 I am a fan of the light and quick. Rides totally different. I own a Raptor 700 now as well, and I just like my 450 more. I am disappointed with the motor of the new 450. I haven't ridden one but it's not much lighter and yes it is the bigger bore compared to the Honda 450R most of the power is sub par in the usable power range.
I hope Can Am returns to the big bore market. Honda did a "WTF" with thiers and Yamaha seems to be reaping the lionshare of the big bore market with the Raptor 700. I hear that Renegade 800 is a wild wild ride. Put something like that for us to cater the sport crowd.
Your barking up the wrong tree here, most of the guys are big bore enthusiast here. At one point I disliked the 450 crowd but A good weekend on my trx450 I am a fan of the light and quick. Rides totally different. I own a Raptor 700 now as well, and I just like my 450 more. I am disappointed with the motor of the new 450. I haven't ridden one but it's not much lighter and yes it is the bigger bore compared to the Honda 450R most of the power is sub par in the usable power range.
I hope Can Am returns to the big bore market. Honda did a "WTF" with thiers and Yamaha seems to be reaping the lionshare of the big bore market with the Raptor 700. I hear that Renegade 800 is a wild wild ride. Put something like that for us to cater the sport crowd.
Fast is not always heavy and that's my point. I'd bet 10 out of 10 racers and most riders would prefer a 280-300 pound quad with an equal power to weigh ratio over a fatter 450. You get less fatigued and ride harder for much longer.
That said, i loved racing the DS650 in the desert. It was the Cadillac.
TPR
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When they announced the DS450 I watched it closely. I was thrilled to see Can AM enter this area of the sport market. However like you, I was disappointed with the motor. The power it makes it not out of this world and yes the 450 is light, but not by a quantum leap (20-30 pounds).
Suspension, handlebar height and placement also play factors in less wear on you as you ride hard, but yes a light bike that is easy to manuver makes it easier to get aggressive.
Suspension, handlebar height and placement also play factors in less wear on you as you ride hard, but yes a light bike that is easy to manuver makes it easier to get aggressive.
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I got tired of waiting for something more powerful than my DS650, so I built my own. :-)
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