Ducati Desmo450 MX
- 63.5 HP
- 4 stroke
- 104.8 kg
- Fuel capacity 7.2 liters
- Seat height 970 millimeters
Ducati’s debut motocross bike, the Desmo450 MX, brings Italian engineering and racing pedigree to the 450cc motocross class, offering cutting-edge technology, light weight, and championship-winning potential.
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Specifications
| Brand | Ducati |
| Power (HP) | 63.5 |
| Torque (NM) | 53.5 |
| Price | $11,495 (US list price, plus $795 destination) |
| Engine Stroke | 4 |
| Displacement (cc) | 449.6 |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Weight (wet, no fuel) | 104.8 kg |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 7.2 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 970 |
| Gears | 5 |
| Start Type | Not listed by Ducati |
| Suspension Front (mm) | Showa upside-down fork, Ø 49 mm, fully adjustable, Kashima-coated outer tubes |
| Suspension Rear (mm) | Showa mono shock, fully adjustable |
| Frame | Aluminum welded, with cast, forged and extruded parts |
| Brakes Front (mm) | Galfer Ø 260 mm single disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper |
| Brakes Rear (mm) | Galfer Ø 240 mm disc |
| Clutch | Multiplate clutch with hydraulic control |
| Bike URL | https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/offroad/desmo450-mx |
Sources:
- price, power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: 2027 Desmo450 MX, Ducati USA, checked 2026-10-14. Power 63.5 hp (46.7 kW) at 9,400 rpm; torque 53.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. Ducati does not state the start type.
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