2012 Can-Am DS 250 Review, Specifications, Key Features

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 Review

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
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

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