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2012 Can-Am DS 250
2012 Can-Am DS 250
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2012 Can-Am DS 250
Entry-level sport ATV.
An ATV for riders age 14 and up, the DS 250 sports an energetic 250cc liquid-cooled engine with a Continuously Variable Transmission. It also offers added control with hydraulic front and rear disc brakes. The DS 250 will give promising riders a chance to show even more of their stuff. All they need to do is ride it
2012 Can-Am DS 250 Key Features
249.4cc Liquid-cooled engine
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Double A-arm front suspension
Hydraulic disc brakes with steel-braided brake lines
Front and rear shocks adjustable for spring pre-load
Meets CARB “Green Label” emissions standards
2012 Can-Am DS 250 Features and Benefits
249.4 cc liquid-cooled engine
Featuring a single overhead cam and a four-valve SOHC head, the easy-to-maintain four-stroke 249.4 cc engine is liquid cooled for consistent power delivery.
T-Class designation for riders 14+
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with engine braking
For ease of use, you can count on the CVT transmission that features engine braking to help slow you when going downhill.
Double A-arm front suspension
The front suspension geometry provides light steering on the trail meaning less rider fatigue.
Hydraulic disc brakes with steel-braided brake lines
Steel-braided brake lines are more rigid to transfer a precise brake input, without sponginess.
Front and rear shocks adjustable for spring pre-load
Five-position pre-load adjustable front and rear shocks enable you to optimize the ride for driver weight and trail conditions.
Meets CARB “Green Label” emissions standards
Neutral light, reverse light and oil temperature light
Built-in throttle limiter
2012 Can-Am DS 250 – USA Specifications / Technical Details
US MSRP: $3,799 USD
Engine
Type
249.4cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve
Bore & Stroke
71 x 63 mm
EFI System / Carburetor
Keihin? PTG 23
Starting System
Electric
Transmission
Automatic CVT, sub-transmission w/forward, neutral & reverse
Drive Train
Chain driven/solid axle
Chassis
Frame
DS 250
Front Suspension Type/Shocks
Double A-arm 5-position adjustable pre-load
Front Suspension Travel
5.5 in (140 mm)
Rear Suspension Type/Shocks
Swingarm 5-position adjustable pre-load
Rear Suspension Travel
6.7 in (170 mm)
Front Brakes
2 hydraulic discs
Rear Brake
1 hydraulic disc
Tires/Front
22 x 7 x 10 in
559 x 178 x 254 mm
Tires/Rear
20 x 11 x 9 in
508 x 279 x 229 mm
Wheels
Steel
Dimensions
L x W x H (in)
72 x 40.5 x 43.5 in
L x W x H (mm)
1,830 x 1,030 x 1,105 mm
Wheelbase
47 in (1,187 mm)
Seat Height
31.5 in (800 mm)
Ground Clearance
10.2 in (260 mm) center of ATV
Dry Weight
429 lb (195 kg)
Towing Capacity
N/A
Rack Capacity
N/A
Storage
N/A
Fuel Capacity
3.3 US gal (12.5L)
Features
Instrumentation
Neutral light, reverse light and oil/temperature light
Anti-Theft
N/A
Electrical
N/A
Lighting
2 headlamps (35W) with tail light/ brake light
DC Outlet
Yes
Color(s) available
Yellow
MSRP
$3,799
Warranty
Basic
6 months limited factory warranty
Extended
B.E.S.T. available from 12 to 36 months
2012 Can-Am DS 250 – Canada Specifications / Technical Details
Canadian MSRP: $4,099 CDN
Engine
Type
249.4cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve
Bore & Stroke
71 x 63 mm
EFI System / Carburetor
Keihin? PTG 23
Starting System
Electric
Transmission
Automatic CVT, sub-transmission w/forward, neutral & reverse
Drive Train
Chain driven/solid axle
Chassis
Frame
DS 250
Front Suspension Type/Shocks
Double A-arm 5-position adjustable pre-load
Front Suspension Travel
5.5 in (140 mm)
Rear Suspension Type/Shocks
Swingarm 5-position adjustable pre-load
Rear Suspension Travel
6.7 in (170 mm)
Front Brakes
2 hydraulic discs
Rear Brake
1 hydraulic disc
Tires/Front
22 x 7 x 10 in
559 x 178 x 254 mm
Tires/Rear
20 x 11 x 9 in
508 x 279 x 229 mm
Wheels
Steel
Dimensions
L x W x H (in)
72 x 40.5 x 43.5 in
L x W x H (mm)
1,830 x 1,030 x 1,105 mm
Wheelbase
47 in (1,187 mm)
Seat Height
31.5 in (800 mm)
Ground Clearance
10.2 in (260 mm) center of ATV
Dry Weight
429 lb (195 kg)
Towing Capacity
N/A
Rack Capacity
N/A
Storage
N/A
Fuel Capacity
3.3 US gal (12.5L)
Features
Instrumentation
Neutral light, reverse light and oil/temperature light
Anti-Theft
N/A
Electrical
N/A
Lighting
2 headlamps (35W) with tail light/ brake light
DC Outlet
Yes
Color(s) available
Yellow
MSRP
$4,099
Warranty
Basic
6 months limited factory warranty
Extended
B.E.S.T. available from 12 to 36 months
Specifications, appearance, and price of product are subject to change without notice.
