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Ducati Desmo450 MX

Ducati Desmo450 MX

Trail and enduro · 449.6 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail price11,495 USDDucati United States · 2026-09-19
Variant
Desmo450 MX

Specifications

Other declared specifications16 items

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
Steel muffler with aluminum outer sleeve. Steel header 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 / 11.6 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
Lithium-ion battery, Quick adjustment buttons, Quick shift up, Power launch
Ready for
Wi-Fi 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 45-60 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

Engine5 items

Engine displacement
449.6cc
Bore × stroke
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: 39.5 lb-ft (53.5 Nm ) @ 7,500 rpm

Fuel and transmission4 items

Transmission
5 gears with Quick Shift only up
Final drive
Chain DID DMS 520 , 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)

Chassis, brakes and suspension9 items

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 MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21''
Rear suspension
Showa mono shock, fully adjustable
Rear tyre
Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19
Front brake
Galfer Ø 10.2" single disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper
Rear brake
Galfer Ø 9.44"
Steering angle
27.3 °
Trail
118.4mmSource wording: 4.65 in (118.4 mm)

Dimensions and weight3 items

Weight without fuel
104.8kgSource wording: 231 lb (104.8 kg)
Seat height
970mmSource wording: 38.2 in (970 mm)
Wheelbase
1494mmSource wording: 58.8 in (1,494 mm)

Sources

Specifications can vary by model year, country and variant.

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