Ducati Desmo450 MX 2025 – Specs & Photos

2025 Official

Ducati · Motocross

58 hp / 42.7 kW

Power

48 Nm

Torque

107 kg

Weight

449 ccm

Displacement

The 2025 Ducati Desmo450 MX is Ducati's first motocross competition motorcycle featuring a 449cc Desmodromic single-cylinder engine and Showa suspension with 310/315 mm travel.

Model Details

Lifecycle

new

Video

Model Info

Vehicle Type	offroad
Target Audience	Motocross competitors and ambitious off-road riders who want the latest Desmodromic technology in MX sport

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves
Cylinders	1
Displacement	449 ccm
Bore x Stroke	95 x 63,4 mm
Compression Ratio	14,0:1
Power	58 hp
Power (kW)	42.7 kW
Power at RPM	9,500 rpm
Torque	48 Nm
Torque at RPM	7,500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection, 48 mm throttle body
Cooling	Liquid cooling

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Hydraulically operated multi-disc wet clutch

Performance

Power-to-Weight

0.5 hp/kg

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Aluminum bridge frame
Front Fork	Showa 48 mm USD telescopic fork, fully adjustable
Fork Brand	Showa
Fork Diameter	48 mm
Front Travel	310 mm
Rear Shock	Showa central monoshock, fully adjustable
Shock Brand	Showa
Rear Travel	315 mm
Electronic Suspension	No

Brakes

Front Disc Count	1
Front Disc Size	260 mm
Front Caliper	Nissin 2-piston
Rear Disc Size	240 mm
Rear Caliper	Nissin 1-piston
ABS	No
IMU	No

Dimensions & Weight

Seat Height	960 mm
Wet Weight	107 kg
Fuel Capacity	6.5 L
Ground Clearance	340 mm

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	110/90-19
Spoke Wheels	Yes

Electronics & Rider Aids

Riding Modes	Yes
Mode Names	Standard, Soft, Hard
Traction Control	Yes
TC Deactivatable	Yes
Wheelie Control	No
Launch Control	Yes
Engine Brake Control	No
Cruise Control	No
Quickshifter	Nein