2009 Can-Am DS 70

2009 Can-Am DS 70 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2009
Parent Company
BRP
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Youth
Make
Can-Am
Display Name
DS 70
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Introduction Year
2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
12
Price
Standard
MSRP
$1,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Starter
Electric / Kick
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Parental Controls
Standard
Speed Governor
Yes
Bore (mm/in)
47 / 1.85
Stroke (in/mm)
1.58 / 40
Displacement (cc/ci)
69 / 4.2
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Hi / Low Range
No
Reverse
Yes
Adjustable Throttle
Standard
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)
59.8 / 1520
Width (in/mm)
35.6 / 905
Height (in/mm)
36.8 / 935
Wheelbase (in/mm)
39 / 1000
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
8.3 / 211
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
245 / 111
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.6 / 6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.28
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebar Pads
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
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 (Front/Rear)
No / No
Bash Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Type
Manual
Front Suspension Type
Independent A-Arm
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
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
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86
Rear Travel (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
7
Front Wheel Diameter
8
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
8
Front Tire Diameter (in)
19
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
19 x 7 - 8
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
18 x 9.5 - 8
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
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)
27 / 685
Front Storage Well
Standard
Type
Halogen
Other Lights
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Great Quad for a beginner
    By Eric Bergman (I am an Owner) on Sep 30, 2012

    This has been a pretty good first Quad for my 10 year old. I like being able to control the throttle but at this point it is so slow that on even very short hill climbs there isn't enough power to get up and I often have to jump off mine and help push him up the hill.

    It has been very ...

    The gas cap did fail when it fell apart into 2 pieces, luckily we were close to the trailhead and the trailer.

    It does need to warm up for at least 5 minutes, but I'm used to that with my Polaris.

    I have tried riding it too (I'm over 300 lbs) and it actually moved around the yard.

    Great starter machine and I would like to see if more parts would get another 5-10 mph.

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  • Can-Am DS 70
    By Dirk (I am an Owner) on Aug 16, 2010

    What a great beginner quad. My son is 9 and to big for a 50 and to novice for a 90. So the DS 70 has been great. Easy to use, very stable, so far very reliable and great looking. He is having the time of his life. The 69cc provides enough performance to thrill him and not too much for Mom and ...

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  • The potential is there for a great machine.....
    By Peter Lenton (I am an Owner) on Sep 21, 2009

    I bought this 70 for my 7 year old son. I will first tell you about what I do like about the machine, then some things I do not like and some experiences to date.

    When I was looking for an ATV for my son last January, I found out that Can Am was having a great sale on the DS70 and DS90s, ...

    That got me into the dealership, which sells just about every make and model of youth ATV. I looked at both the Can Am 70 and 90, and found they both had a great suspension, had front headlights, electric starter, and a reverse gear.

    After looking at the other models from other manufacturers that looked like they would break if I sat on them (I weigh 240 and the Can Am takes my weight just fine at the stock settings), I decided the Can Ams were the better buy for us, and went with the 70 because it seemed to be logical to start him on the smaller of the 2, as I didn't want it to scare him and ruin him for riding.

    I found the 70 to be underpowered for me, but for my son it was perfect! It takes a bit of throttle to get it moving, so it doesn't just engage and start flying right off the bat, which would have scared him and turned him off on the whole thing. It is throttle regulated from the factory via a box on the right side that reduces the throttle response, and from what I have read, it may also be forced down by the CDI box (supposedly you can clip a wire to 'fix' that, but I hate clipping stock wiring as it always seems to lead to a short later on).

    It seems to be regulated to a speed of about 12-18 mph, which is fine for a beginner rider, but with a forgiving machine with a fantastic suspension, this can seem too slow to a young rider quicker than you may want.

    The tires are great, with a fairly aggressive tread, and the machine is wide enough that one really has to really try to get it to start tipping.

    The CVT winds down fast, and the brakes are superb, as the machine stops fairly fast from full speed.

    The reverse gear is a very nice thing to have, and is regulated so it's hard to get out of control if one were to freak out and dynamite the throttle while going backwards.

    Now for the not so good stuff........

    It fired up fine at the dealership (and moved under it's own power), but upon getting it home I found it would just wind out like the CVT wasn't engaging, so back it went to the dealership (Warranty fix).

    It was fixed, and it worked just fine, though a bit underpowered (which is a common complaint) which was ok, as it is my sons' first machine and I didn't want to scare him.

    He putted around the yard at home for the first 7 months here and there, and when I recovered from a foot surgery we finally went camping and took it out on some trails.

    The machine ran good, although at a higher idle that I could not bring down, but after about 4-1/2 hours of riding on the first day the machine died with no spark present, which ruined the rest of the weekend for my son.

    From what I can tell on the ATV forums, this is not a common issue, but it is incredibly frustrating and makes one wonder what else is in store for us with this machine.

    I would say that the problems I have had don't seem to be common with this machine, with the exception of it seeming underpowered (which can be overcome by changing out a few parts (some Can Am and some aftermarket).

    With the parts to make it go faster and with the suspension in it's stock form, this machine could easily be on the top of the list for best youth ATV. Believe me, the potential is there......

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