44.5 hp / 32.7 kW
Power
28.3 Nm
Torque
103 kg
Weight
250 ccm
Displacement
The Ducati Desmo250 MX 2027 is the first 250cc motocross bike with desmodromic valve actuation: 44.5 hp, 103 kg wet weight, Showa pro suspension, quickshifter and three-stage traction control.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | offroad |
| Target Audience | Competitive motocross riders and tech-enthusiast off-road riders who want to experience Ducati's Desmodromic technology in the MX2 class |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 250 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 48.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Power | 44.5 hp |
| Power (kW) | 32.7 kW |
| Power at RPM | 12,500 rpm |
| Torque | 28.3 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 8,800 rpm |
| Fuel System | Mikuni mechanically controlled throttle body, 44 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Brembo hydraulic, 7-plate clutch with diaphragm spring |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.4 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Aluminium twin-spar frame |
| Front Fork | Showa 49 mm fully adjustable USD fork, Kashima coating |
| Fork Brand | Showa |
| Fork Diameter | 49 mm |
| Front Travel | 310 mm |
| Rear Shock | Showa fully adjustable monoshock |
| Shock Brand | Showa |
| Rear Travel | 301 mm |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| Front Disc Size | 260 mm |
| Front Caliper | Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Galfer disc |
| Rear Disc Size | 240 mm |
| Rear Caliper | Brembo 1-piston floating caliper, Galfer disc |
| ABS | No |
| IMU | No |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,499 mm |
| Rake | 26.9 ° |
| Trail | 117 mm |
| Wet Weight | 103 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 2 |
| Mode Names | Power Mode 1, Power Mode 2 |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC Levels | 3 |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | No |
| Launch Control | Yes |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes |
| Engine Brake Levels | 2 |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | Standard |
| QS Direction | up |
Lighting
| Headlight | None (competition vehicle) |
| DRL | No |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | 2026-07 |
| Colors | Ducati Red |
| A2 Compatible | No |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- World-first desmodromic single-cylinder in the MX2 class, 44.5 hp, 103 kg wet weight, quickshifter, 3-level traction control, launch control, Showa pro suspension, aluminium twin-spar frame
Weaknesses
- No road registration, short maintenance intervals (piston replacement from 45 h), no official German price, available in Ducati Red only
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