Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory: Specifications and Comparison

Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory

Trail and enduro · 449.6 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail price13,995 USDDucati United States · 2026-09-19

Specifications

Type: Desmo450, 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: Full titanium Akrapovič exhaust system with resonator
Primary drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 2.45:1
Ratio: 1=31/15, 2=30/18, 3=28/20, 4=26/22, 5=24/24
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), Hourmeter, Ducati Fall Detection
Standard Equipment: Quick shift up, Lithium-ion battery, Quick adjustment buttons, Power Launch, Ergal machined triple clamp
Provided Equipment: Ducati Com-Link wi-fi module and X-Link App*, Holeshot device, Front disc guard, Skidplate
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 45-60 hours Main engine service 90-120 hours
Notes: *Please check with your dealer product availability Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information

Engine displacement: 449.6ccSource wording: 27.4 cu in (449.6 cc)
Bore × stroke: 3.8 in x 2.4 in ( 96 mm x 62.1 mm)
Compression ratio: 13.5:1
Maximum power: 46.7kWSource wording: 63,5 hp (46.7 kW) @ 9,400 rpm
Maximum torque: 53.5NmSource wording: 39 lb ft (53.5 Nm, 5.5 kgm) @ 7,500 rpm

Transmission: 5 gears with Quick Shift only up
Final drive: RK MXU 520 chain with o-rings , Front sprocket Z13, Rear sprocket Z49
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 Ø49 mm fully adjustable. Dark Kashima coating on outer tubes. TiO coating and Superfinishing on inner tubes
Front tyre: Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21
Rear suspension: Showa mono shock, fully adjustable. Dark Kashima coating on shock body. TiO coating and Superfinishing on piston rod
Rear tyre: Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 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: 27.3°
Trail: 118mmSource wording: 4.6 in (118 mm)

Specifications can vary by model year, country and variant.