2010 Can-Am DS 250

2010 Can-Am DS 250 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2010
Parent Company
BRP
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
Can-Am
Display Name
DS 250
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Introduction Year
2006
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
14
Price
Standard
MSRP
$3,699
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Rotax®
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
5500
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Torque (Nm)
20
Bore (mm/in)
71 / 2.8
Stroke (in/mm)
2.48 / 63
Displacement (cc/ci)
249.4 / 15.2
Carburetor Size (mm)
23
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Hi / Low Range
No
Reverse
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
72 / 1830
Width (in/mm)
40.5 / 1030
Height (in/mm)
43.5 / 1105
Wheelbase (in/mm)
47 / 1187
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
429 / 194
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.3 / 12.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.58
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
CV Boot Cover
No
Shock Cover
No
Nerf Bars
Optional
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Full Length Skid Plate
No
Swing Arm Skid Plate
No
Safety Flag
Optional
A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear)
No
Bash Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Type
Manual
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Rear Travel (in/mm)
6.7 / 170
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Ohtsu®
Front Tire Width
7
Front Wheel Diameter
10
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Wheel Diameter
9
Front Tire Diameter (in)
22
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
20
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Ohtsu® 22 x 7 - 10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Ohtsu® 20 x 11 - 9
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.5 / 800
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
5 reviews
  • Runs Hot!!
    By 2025103846 () on May 14, 2012

    Bought a Can Am 250 DS for the wife and really like it's eye appeal. I like the snappy take off, but it seems to run very warm even with liquid cooled in it. We were going to pass it down to one of the kids, but with it running so hot, I don't think it would be so enjoyable for them to ride. Does ...

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  • great starter atv
    By jacob harris (I am an Owner) on Feb 22, 2011

    I am elevan and I got this atv for christmas I had been saving up for one for ever but I would of never thought of this one because of the price. you can make this atv faster or slower when you get it i just did make mine faster it ran about 30 stock now about 45 great atv i love it

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  • Great
    By Brad (I am an Owner) on Jul 25, 2010

    My family bought this atv for my mom, because she doesnt like changing gears. Its great for her, and even I, her 17 year old speed demon son, greatly enjoy it. It has impressive speed, and great control and reliability.

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  • DS 250 Rocks
    By Luis Rivera (I am an Owner) on Dec 22, 2009

    The DS 250 is simple to ride starts up quick when it's blistering cold, has an excellent ride, excellent climbing power and great on gas, myself wife and kids can ride this quad they don't have to worry about shifting and i don't have to worry about them burning up a transmission I have 2 of them, ...

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  • CAN AM 250 DS
    By Darrell Hatfield (I am an Owner) on Sep 24, 2009

    Hi just purchased the 250 DS for my wife price is a little lower than others but speed is very low with a speed limiter screw keeps it between 20 and 38 miles an hour top speed of approx 60klm/hr. I also own a 250 arctic cat and for an exra 500 bucks is hands down a better bike much faster and alot ...

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