

Overall dimensions measure out at 59.8 inches long, 43.7 inches wide and 38.2 inches tall. In total, the DS90X weighs 250 pounds before adding fuel.

The racy look of the X model can be attributed to the big, aluminum, number-plate-equipped front bumper racing seat cover and Can-Am X-Team graphics. Can-Am recommends this machine for children 10 and over. All of the controls fit a variety of kid sizes well. The hand-operated brakes operate hydraulic discs all the way around. The DS is also equipped with a speed limiter for the thumb throttle, but not an ignition tether that will kill the ignition if the kid does a sudden dismount. Instead of having a boxy plastic floorboard for the kids to stand on, the 90X has real footpegs connected to full-coverage nerf bars and heel and toe guards. The transmission has forward, neutral and reverse. It has an electric starter with a kick-lever backup. The DS90X is powered by a 90cc aircooled engine mated to an automatic transmission. No, it’s not as fast as one of the real race two-stroke minis from companies like Apex, Cobra or DRR, but it does have a few components we wish the other kids’ quads had. A handful of years back when Can-Am was heavily involved with racing their DS450, they introduced the 90X as sort of a mini-me racer. Out of the major manufacturers, CanAm’s DS90X is the most feature-filled machine of the bunch. This is a good area for the manufacturer to be involved in to attract brand loyalty. All of the top OEM’s are still producing kids’ quads, even if they aren’t building full-size 450s. The largest segment of the sport ATV market these days are the youth models.
