Current Ducati Off-Road Desmo450 MX Factory

2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Base

2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Base

Swipe to View More

Exterior Colors:

  • Year 2026
  • Make Ducati
  • Model Desmo450 MX Factory
Shop Ducati Pre-Owned
Product Details Specifications Photos
2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Base

2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Base

  • Year 2026
  • Manufacturer Ducati
  • Model Name Desmo450 MX Factory
  • Trim Name Base
  • Generic Type (Primary) Off-Road
  • Engine Type Desmo450, single cylinder, Desmodromic timing system 4 valves DOHC, hydraulic tensioner, semi dry sump,
  • Displacement 27.4 cu in (449.6 cc)
  • Cooling Liquid cooled
  • Bore 3.8 in ( 96 mm)
  • Stroke 2.4 in (96 mm)
  • Compression Ratio 13.5:1
  • Engine Power 63,5 hp (46.7 kW) @ 9,400 rpm
  • Engine Torque 39 lb ft (53.5 Nm, 5.5 kgm) @ 7,500 rpm
  • Fuel Injection Keihin injector, Mikuni throttle body Ø 44 mm

2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory

Born to race.

The Desmo450 MX Factory is pure competition. This bike was born ready, with even higher-performance suspension, an Akrapovic racing exhaust, advanced electronics, and desmodromic timing. Lighter, faster, and equipped with everything a rider needs to hit the start gate.

Features may include:

  • Showa suspension with Dark Kashima and TiO coating

The Desmo450 MX Factory adopts lightweight, high-performance Showa suspension, designed to ensure race-level reliability and efficiency. At the front is a 49 mm fork, adjustable in compression and rebound, complete with Dark Kashima coating for performance closer to that of the factory bikes. At the rear, a shock with progressive linkage, adjustable in compression. The fork and shock stanchions are TiO coated, increasing surface hardness by 60% and reducing friction by 10%, while also heightening the resistance to chips and abrasions caused by sand and debris.

  • Akrapovic full titanium exhaust

The Akrapovic exhaust is full titanium and allows for a weight saving of 1.7 kg, helping to limit the bike’s overall weight to just 104 kg. In combination with dedicated engine mapping, this gives the engine a broader torque curve and greater top-end performance.

  • Steering plates in billet Ergal

The Desmo450 MX Factory flaunts extremely high-quality components, including billet Ergal steering plates that offer greater stiffness and ensure a weight reduction of roughly 200 grams.

  • Race components

The Desmo450 MX Factory integrates components developed for racing, such as the Holeshot device that guarantees greater stability and increased acceleration. Its equipment is rounded out with a disc protector and engine guard plate, designed to protect the braking system and engine from mud, stones and debris during off-road riding.

  • Ducati Com-Link Wi-Fi module

The Ducati Com-Link Wi-Fi module allows the rider to use the Ducati X-Link app to customise their Desmo450 MX Factory and monitor it in a fast and intuitive way. The rider can use the app configure the two riding modes, adjusting throttle response, engine brake, Ducati traction control and launch control. Ducati X-Link also acquires data such as engine speed, throttle position, atmospheric temperature and pressure, as well as providing suggestions for the best suspension setup based on a rider’s weight and experience level and the type of terrain.

  • Strong, lightweight aluminium frame

The Desmo450 MX Factory flaunts a lightweight aluminium frame that comprises just 11 elements, minimising the number of weld joints. The result is a frame that weighs just 8.96 kg, achieved by combining cast, forged and extruded components with the utmost Ducati engineering precision.

  • High-performance Desmo450 single-cylinder engine

The entire bike is designed around its beating heart: a 450 single-cylinder engine with desmodromic timing, which boasts maximum power of 63.5 hp at 9,400 rpm and maximum torque of 39.5 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm. The rev limiter is set at 11,900 rpm, with such high engine speeds allowing for less gear shifting. This means the rider can get away quicker and increase their chance of a holeshot.

Engine

Engine Type Desmo450, single cylinder, Desmodromic timing system 4 valves DOHC, hydraulic tensioner, semi dry sump,
Displacement 27.4 cu in (449.6 cc)
Cooling Liquid cooled
Bore 3.8 in ( 96 mm)
Stroke 2.4 in (96 mm)
Compression Ratio 13.5:1
Engine Power 63,5 hp (46.7 kW) @ 9,400 rpm
Engine Torque 39 lb ft (53.5 Nm, 5.5 kgm) @ 7,500 rpm
Fuel Injection Keihin injector, Mikuni throttle body Ø 44 mm

Drivetrain

Gearbox 5 gears with Quick Shift only up
Primary Drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 2.45:1
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 31/15
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 30/18
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 28/20
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 26/22
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 24/24
Final Drive RK MXU 520 chain with o-rings , Front sprocket Z13, Rear sprocket Z49
Clutch Multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Chassis

Frame Type Aluminum welded, with cast, forged and extruded parts
Exhaust Full titanium Akrapovic exhaust system with resonator

Suspension

Front Suspension Showa upside down front fork Ø49 mm fully adjustable. Dark Kashima coating on outer tubes. TiO coating and Superfinishing on inner tubes
Rear Suspension Showa mono shock, fully adjustable. Dark Kashima coating on shock body. TiO coating and Superfinishing on piston rod

Brakes

Front braking system Galfer Ø 260 mm single disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Rear braking system Galfer Ø 240 mm single disc, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel Central spoked wheel, Takasago Excel rim 1.6'' x 21''
Rear Wheel Central spoked wheel, Takasago Excel rim 2.15'' x 19''
Front Tire Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21
Rear Tire Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19
Front Wheel Travel 12.2 in(310 mm)
Rear Wheel Travel 11.9 in (301 mm)

Dimensions

Seat Height 970 mm (38.2 in)
Wheelbase 58.8 in (1,494 mm)
Rake/trail 27.3° / 4.6 in (118 mm)

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 1.9 US gal (7.2 l)
Seating Capacity 1

Weights

Weight Wet (No fuel): 229 lb (104 kg)

Features

Instrumentation Hourmeter
Safety Features Riding Modes, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Hourmeter, Ducati Fall Detection
Features Standard equipment: Quick shift up, Lithium-ion battery, Quick adjustment buttons, Power Launch, Ergal machined triple clamp
Note *Please check with your dealer product availability | Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information

Warranty

Warranty Ducati Conventional Warranty: 3 months or 20 hours of use

Product Photography