2026 Ducati Desmo 450 MX Single-Cylinder 449.6 - $11,495 (Wheels in Motion)

• Year: 2026
• Make: Ducati
• Model: Desmo
• Trim: 450 MX
• Condition: New
• Type: Off-Road
• Mileage: 1
• Title: Clean

• Brake Brand Name: Brembo
• Front Brake: Hydraulic Disc
• Front Brake Diameter (in): 10.2
• Front Brake Diameter (mm): 260
• Rear Brake: Hydraulic Disc
• Rear Brake Diameter (in): 9.4
• Rear Brake Diameter (mm): 240

• Frame: Aluminum
• Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
• Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
• Front Suspension Brand Name: Showa
• Front Suspension Size (in): 1.9
• Front Suspension Size (mm): 49
• Front Suspension Type: Inverted Fork
• Front Travel (in): 12.2
• Front Travel (mm): 310
• Number Rear Shock Absorbers: 1
• Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
• Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
• Rear Suspension Brand Name: Showa
• Rear Suspension Material: Aluminum
• Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided Swing Arm
• Rear Travel (in): 11.6
• Rear Travel (mm): 301

• Adjustable Handlebars

• Number Of Speeds: 5
• Primary Drive (Rear Wheel): Chain
• Transmission: Manual
• Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission): Gear
• Transmission Final Drive Ratio: 3.76
• Transmission Gear Ratio (1): 2.07
• Transmission Gear Ratio (2): 1.67
• Transmission Gear Ratio (3): 1.4
• Transmission Gear Ratio (4): 1.18
• Transmission Gear Ratio (5): 1

• Bore (in): 3.78
• Bore (mm): 96
• Carburetion Brand: Mikuni
• Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected
• Compression Ratio: 13.5
• Cooling System: Liquid
• Cylinders: 1
• Engine Brand Name: Desmodromic
• Engine Size (cc): 449
• Engine Size (ci): 27.4
• Engine Stroke: 4-Stroke
• Engine Type: Single-Cylinder
• Fuel Capacity (gal): 1.9
• Fuel Injector
• Fuel Injector Size (mm): 44
• Horsepower: 63
• Horsepower (kW): 46.7
• Horsepower RPM: 9400
• Stroke (in): 2.44
• Stroke (mm): 62.1
• Torque (Ft Lbs): 39.5
• Torque (Nm): 53.5
• Torque RPM: 7500
• Valve Configuration: DOHC
• Valves: 4
• Valves Per Cylinder: 4

• Decal Kit
• Exhaust Guard
• Exterior Covers
• Exterior Guards
• Foot Pegs
• Foot Peg Location: Driver
• Fork Guards
• Front Fender
• Hand Grips
• Rear Fender
• Stand
• Stand Type: Kick

• Front Tire (Full Spec): Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21
• Front Tire (Inches): 21
• Front Tire Aspect Ratio: 100
• Front Tire Width: 80
• Front Wheel Width (in): 1.6
• Fuel Capacity (liters): 7
• Rear Tire (Full Spec): Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19
• Rear Tire (Inches): 19
• Rear Tire Aspect Ratio: 90
• Rear Tire Width: 110
• Rear Wheel Width (in): 2.15
• Seat Height (inches): 38
• Wet Weight (kg): 104.8
• Wet Weight (lbs): 231
• Wheelbase (in): 58.8
• Wheelbase (mm): 1494
• Wheels Composition: Aluminum

2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX

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 and essential, it combines advanced technology and maximum performance to ensure speed, control and pure adrenaline.

Features may include:

• Desmo450 single-cylinder exceeding 63 hp

The Desmo450 MX design started with the engine, which flaunts desmodromic timing. The Desmo450 engine delivers maximum power of 63.5 hp at 9,400 rpm and maximum torque of 39.5 lb-ft (53.5 Nm) at 9,400 rpm. The limiter is set at 11,900 rpm, a new benchmark for the category. The engine's ability to 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 favorable at low revs, improving the drive out of the turns and making the ride less challenging and less tiring.

• Aluminum 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 aluminum perimeter frame with the fewest possible 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 fully utilizes Ducati’s experience in developing electronic control and riding assistance systems. In addition to the two standard Riding Modes, the user can create completely customized 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 maximize the rider’s freedom of movement and bike 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 superstructures and frame are specifically designed to facilitate trackside maintenance.