Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026

The dawn of a new era the first Ducati motocross bike
Born to compete developed on track The Desmo450 MX is the first Ducati motocross bike with desmodromic timing designed to carry Borgo Panigale racing DNA off road Lightweight powerful essential it combines advanced technology and maximum performance to ensure speed control and pure adrenaline

100 Ducati Racing DNA
The know how gained in MotoGP and WorldSBK combined with comprehensive research work and the support of sector professionals has resulted in the development of a motocross bike that embodies Ducati racing DNA This race ready production 450 is designed to provide both amateurs and more demanding riders with maximum performance and reliability

Born to compete
The new Ducati Desmo450 MX was developed in races for racing The 63 hp 450 engine with Desmodromic timing the aluminium frame weighing less than 9 kg and the premium components offer everything a rider needs to compete well at any level

Desmo450 Single Cylinder exceeding 63hp The Desmo450 MX design started with the engine which flaunts desmodromic timing The Desmo450 engine delivers maximum power of 63 5 hp at 9400 rpm and maximum torque of 53 5 Nm at 7500 rpm The limiter is set at 11 900 rpm a new benchmark for the category The fact that the engine can run at very high rpm means less gear shifting In addition the desmodromic system really comes into its own out of the gate as the rider goes for the holeshot pushing to be first out of turn one The torque curve is very favourable at low revs improving the drive out of the turns and making the ride less challenging and less tiring

Aluminium frame and subframe comprising just 11 elements To achieve the straightest possible intake duct to guarantee the best engine performance Ducati has opted for an aluminium perimeter frame with the least possible number of weld joints achieving the best combination of lightness reliability and stiffness calibration The Desmo450 MX frame is composed of just 11 elements roughly half the number used in the frames of other motocross bikes on the market

Riding Mode The Desmo450 MX makes full use of Ducati s experience in developing electronic control and riding assistance systems In addition to the two standard Riding Modes the user will be able to create completely customised Riding Modes via the dedicated Ducati X Link app configuring the levels of throttle response Ducati Traction Control Engine Brake Control and launch control

Ergonomics for maximum control An extremely compact bike designed according to Ducati style canons to maximise the rider s freedom of movement and vehicle control The contact surfaces beneath the seat are designed to provide the rider with references and facilitate their movements with the textures of the frame s side covers heightening grip The super structures and frame are specifically designed to facilitate trackside maintenance

Showa Suspension The suspension and brakes on the Desmo450 MX were a targeted choice Ducati trusts in the extensive racing experience of Showa its historic partner also for the road bikes The debut win for Lupino at Mantua showcased the high level of Showa standard material The 49 mm USD fork offers 310 mm of travel while the shock with 16 mm shaft and 129 mm of travel is mounted on the cast swingarm Total wheel travel is 301 mm

Brembo Galfer braking system The callipers and master cylinders are produced by Brembo an historic Ducati partner selected to develop cutting edge braking systems for motocross just as it does for the road bikes The discs are supplied by Galfer single discs of 260 mm at the front and 240 mm at the rear

Advanced electronic with Ducati Traction Control

Traction control on the Desmo450 MX is a latest generation system that estimates actual rear wheel slip by combining camshaft rotation speed with inertial measurement of the vehicle dynamics thus ensuring intervention efficiency promptness and linearity

Maintenance Service Intervals

Oil and oil filter service 15 hours
Piston replacement 45 hours
Valve clearance check 45 hours
Main engine service 90 hours