63.5 hp / 46.7 kW
Power
53.5 Nm
Torque
109 kg
Weight
449.6 ccm
Displacement
€ 13,290
Price (DE)
The Ducati Desmo450 SM 2027 is Ducati's first racing supermoto: a competition-only machine based on the Desmo450 MX with a desmodromic 449.6cc single producing 63.5 hp, Showa suspension and a ready-to-race weight of just 109 kilograms.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | offroad |
| Target Audience | Supermoto racers, S1GP class competitors, track-focused riders and Ducati fans with racing ambitions |
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 | Mechanical Mikuni 44 mm throttle body, Keihin injector, Twin Air filter |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | FIM 2025 regulations (109 dB +2 dB), no Euro standard (competition) |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final Drive | DID 520 chain |
| Clutch | Suter anti-hopping (slipper) clutch |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.6 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Aluminium twin-spar frame (8.96 kg) |
| Front Fork | Showa 49 mm USD fork, closed cartridge, Kashima coating |
| Fork Brand | Showa |
| Fork Diameter | 49 mm |
| Front Travel | 280 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Compression and rebound adjustable |
| Rear Shock | Showa aluminium monoshock |
| Shock Brand | Showa |
| Rear Travel | 295 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound, high- and low-speed compression adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| Front Disc Size | 310 mm |
| Front Caliper | Brembo Stylema radial monobloc, floating Galfer disc, PR15x19 master cylinder |
| Rear Disc Size | 240 mm |
| Rear Caliper | Brembo single-piston floating caliper, Galfer disc |
| ABS | No |
| ABS Type | No ABS (competition motorcycle) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 930 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,483 mm |
| Rake | 25.4 ° |
| Trail | 85 mm |
| Wet Weight | 109 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 125/75 R16.5 Metzeler Racetec Slick SM |
| Rear Tire | 165/55 R17 Metzeler Racetec Slick SM |
| Front Wheel | Takasago Excel 16.5 x 3.5, Bartubeless |
| Rear Wheel | Takasago Excel 17 x 5, Bartubeless |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 2 |
| Mode Names | 2 riding modes as standard, 2 mappings (Smooth, Dynamic) |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC Levels | 4 |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Launch Control | Yes |
| Launch Control Type | Power Launch, 3 levels |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes |
| Engine Brake Levels | 2 |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | Standard, up only |
| QS Direction | up |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | Handlebar switch with 5 LEDs (no TFT display) |
| Connectivity | Optional (WiFi module, X-Link app) |
Lighting
| Headlight | None (competition vehicle) |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 13,290 € |
| Price per HP | 209 €/hp |
| Market Launch | December 2026 (Europe), spring 2027 (USA) |
| Colors | Ducati Red |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | Competition-only motorcycle without street homologation, derived from the Desmo450 MX. Price 13,290 euros plus 305 euros delivery charges. Market launch December 2026 at selected European dealers, USA in spring 2027. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Ducati's first racing supermoto, 63.5 hp from the desmodromic single, just 109 kg ready to race, high-grade Showa suspension with Kashima coating, Brembo Stylema front brake, extensive electronics with DTC, Power Launch and engine brake control, factory-fitted Metzeler Racetec slicks
Weaknesses
- No street homologation, no ABS, no TFT display, small 7.2-litre tank, connectivity only optional, priced above established class rivals, initially available through selected dealers only
Competitors
KTM 450 SMR
Husqvarna FS 450 2024
Ducati Desmo450 MX 2025 – Specs & Photos
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono 2024
TM Racing SMX 450 Fi
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