Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory 2027

2027 Official

Ducati · Motocross · Factory

from € 14,590

63.5 hp / 46.7 kW

Power

53.5 Nm

Torque

104 kg

Weight

449.6 ccm

Displacement

€ 14,590

Price (DE)

The Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory 2027 is the race-ready top version of the Desmo450 MX with a full Akrapovič titanium exhaust, Kashima Extra Dark Showa suspension, holeshot device and standard WiFi module – 63.5 hp at 104 kg without fuel.

Model Details

Special Edition Note	Race version with full Akrapovič titanium exhaust (−1.7 kg), holeshot device, engine guard, front disc guard, gold RK MXU chain and standard WiFi module.
Markets Available	Europe, other markets outside North America
Lifecycle	updated

Model Info

Vehicle Type	offroad
Variant Type	Factory
Target Audience	Licensed motocross racers and ambitious privateers looking for a race-ready factory replica

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, dedicated mapping for Akrapovič system
Cooling	Liquid cooling
Emission Standard	No Euro standard (competition bike)

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	RK MXU chain (gold, O-ring), 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), machined triple clamps
Front Fork	Showa 49 mm USD fork, fully adjustable, Kashima Extra Dark, TiO treatment
Fork Brand	Showa
Fork Diameter	49 mm
Front Travel	310 mm
Front Suspension Adj.	Fully adjustable
Rear Shock	Showa monoshock, fully adjustable, Kashima Extra Dark, TiO treatment
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, disc guard
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 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 (fully configurable via X-Link app), 2 Power Modes
Custom Modes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes
TC Deactivatable	Yes
Launch Control	Yes
Launch Control Type	Power Launch + holeshot device
Engine Brake Control	Yes
Cruise Control	No
Quickshifter	Standard
QS Direction	up

Display & Connectivity

Connectivity

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

Lighting

Headlight

None (competition bike)

Price & Availability

Price Germany	14,590 €
Price per HP	230 €/hp
Market Launch	Model year 2027 – first at selected Ducati dealers in Europe (date TBA); not available in North America
Colors	Ducati Corse 2027 (red-black logo)
A2 Compatible	No
Market Note	The Factory MY27 is not offered in North America; Ducati sells only the limited Factory MY26 there. Price of 14,590 euros per the German Ducati website; Ducati has not confirmed whether this already applies to MY27.
Not Available In	USA, Canada (only the limited Factory MY26 is sold there)
Confirmed On	2026-10-08

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Full Akrapovič titanium exhaust with dedicated mapping, just 104 kg without fuel, Showa suspension with Kashima Extra Dark and TiO, holeshot device, app-configurable riding modes, standard WiFi module, desmodromic single