Ducati Desmo250 MX: Specifications and Comparison

Ducati Desmo250 MX

Trail and enduro · 249.7 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail price10,595 USDDucati United States · 2026-09-19

Specifications

Type: Desmo250, single cylinder, Desmodromic timing system 4 valves DOHC, hydraulic tensioner, semi dry sump, liquid cooled
Fuel Injection: Keihin injector, Mikuni throttle body Ø 44 mm
Exhaust: Steel muffler with aluminum outer sleeve, steel header with resonator
Primary drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 3.18:1
Ratio: 1=32/14, 2=30/16, 3=28/18, 4=26/20, 5=23/21
Front Wheel: Central spoked wheel, Takasago Excel rim 1.6'' x 21''
Rear Wheel: Central spoked wheel, Takasago Excel rim 2.15'' x 19''
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear): 12.2 in / 11.9 in (310 mm / 301 mm)
Instrumentation: Hourmeter
Number of Seats: 1
Safety Equipment: Riding Modes, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Fall Detection
Standard Equipment: Quick Shift up, Lithium-ion battery, Hourmeter, Power launch
Ready for: Wifi module and X-Link App
Warranty: Ducati Conventional Warranty: 3 months or 20 hours of use
Maintenance service intervals: Oil and oil filter service 15 hours Piston replacement 45-60 hours Valve clearance check 45 hours Main engine service 90-120 hours
Notes: *Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information

Engine displacement: 249.7ccSource wording: 249.7 cc (15.2 cu in)
Bore × stroke: 81 mm x 48.4 mm (3.2 in x 1.9 in)
Compression ratio: 14.5:1
Maximum power: 32.7kWSource wording: 44.5 hp (32.7 kW) @ 12,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 28.3NmSource wording: 21 lb-ft (28.3 Nm, 2.9 kgm) @ 8,800 rpm

Transmission: 5 gears with Quick Shift only up
Final drive: Chain DID DMS 520 , Front sprocket Z13, Rear aluminum sprocket Z51
clutch: Multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Fuel tank capacity: 7.2LSource wording: 1.9 US gal (7.2 l)

Frame: Aluminum welded, with cast, forged and extruded parts.
Front suspension: Showa upside down front fork Ø 49 mm fully adjustable. Outer tube with kashima coating
Front tyre: Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid Soft 80/100-R21
Rear suspension: Showa mono shock, fully adjustable
Rear tyre: Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft 100/90-R19
Front brake: Galfer Ø 260 mm single disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brake: Galfer Ø 240 mm single disc, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Steering angle: 26.9°
Trail: 116mmSource wording: 4.6 in (116 mm)

Specifications can vary by model year, country and variant.