Ducati Desmo450 MX 2027

2027 Official

Ducati · Motocross

from € 12,490

63.5 hp / 46.7 kW

Power

53.5 Nm

Torque

104.8 kg

Weight

449.6 ccm

Displacement

€ 12,490

Price (DE)

The Ducati Desmo450 MX 2027 is the updated version of Ducati's motocross competition bike with a 449.6cc desmodromic single, 63.5 hp, shorter final drive, Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tyres and 104.8 kg without fuel.

Model Details

Markets Available	Europe, North America, other markets worldwide
Lifecycle	updated
Changes	51-tooth instead of 49-tooth rear sprocket (shorter gearing), 40 mm fuel filler opening, redesigned gear and rear brake levers, Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tyres, reinforced components (starter drive, Teflon-coated water pump seal, exhaust header, chain guide mount, fork guards, front engine mounts), predictive maintenance now part of the package, black instead of white logos.

Model Info

Vehicle Type	offroad
Target Audience	Motocross racers, ambitious MX hobby riders and Ducati fans with racing ambitions
Changes vs. Predecessor	195,996

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves
Cylinders	1
Displacement	449.6 ccm
Bore x Stroke	96.0 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Power	63.5 hp
Power (kW)	46.7 kW
Power at RPM	9,400 rpm
Torque	53.5 Nm
Torque at RPM	7,500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Cooling	Liquid cooling
Emission Standard	No Euro standard (competition bike)

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain, 51-tooth rear sprocket
Clutch	Wet multi-plate clutch, hydraulically operated

Performance

Power-to-Weight

0.6 hp/kg

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Aluminium twin-spar frame (11 parts)
Front Fork	Showa 49 mm USD fork, fully adjustable, Kashima coating
Fork Brand	Showa
Fork Diameter	49 mm
Front Travel	310 mm
Front Suspension Adj.	Fully adjustable
Rear Shock	Showa monoshock, fully adjustable, cast aluminium swingarm
Shock Brand	Showa
Rear Travel	301 mm
Rear Suspension Adj.	Fully adjustable

Brakes

Front Disc Count	1
Front Disc Size	260 mm
Front Caliper	Brembo, Galfer disc
Rear Disc Size	240 mm
Rear Caliper	Brembo, Galfer disc
ABS	No
ABS Type	No ABS (competition bike)

Dimensions & Weight

Seat Height	970 mm
Wheelbase	1,494 mm
Wet Weight	104.8 kg
Fuel Capacity	7.2 L

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire	80/100-21 Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft
Rear Tire	110/90-19 Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft
Front Wheel	Takasago Excel 21-inch, Alpina spokes
Rear Wheel	Takasago Excel 19-inch, Alpina spokes
Spoke Wheels	Yes

Electronics & Rider Aids

Riding Modes	Yes
Mode Count	2
Mode Names	2 Riding Modes, 2 Power Modes
Traction Control	Yes
TC Deactivatable	Yes
Launch Control	Yes
Launch Control Type	Power Launch
Engine Brake Control	Yes
Cruise Control	No
Quickshifter	Standard
QS Direction	up

Display & Connectivity

Connectivity

Optional (WiFi module, X-Link app, predictive maintenance)

Lighting

Headlight

None (competition bike)

Price & Availability

Price Germany	12,490 €
Price per HP	197 €/hp
Market Launch	Model year 2027 – first at selected Ducati dealers in Europe, then worldwide (date TBA)
Colors	Ducati Red (black logos)
A2 Compatible	No
Market Note	US version with its own suspension setup and triple clamps with 20 mm instead of 22 mm offset. Price of 12,490 euros per the German Ducati website plus 345 euros delivery costs; Ducati has not confirmed whether this already applies to MY27. In Germany sold only through 13 off-road dealers.
Confirmed On	2026-10-08

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Only desmodromic engine in motocross, 63.5 hp, just 104.8 kg without fuel, patented MX traction control, Power Launch and Engine Brake Control, fully adjustable Showa suspension, predictive maintenance, development from MXGP