- Ducati showcased its first Motocross motorcycle in India, confirming a Q1 2026 launch as it expands into the off-road racing segment.
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check offers Ducati recently unveiled the Desmo450 MX at the Grand Finale of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 held in Calicut. This is the first Motocross machine from the Italian brand, and will be launched in India in the first quarter of 2026. It is the first model in Ducati's planned series of off-roaders, highlighting the brand's expansion into new markets and regions.
The Ducati Desmo450 MX is the only motorcycle in its class to be powered by an engine with a desmodronic valvetrain. It's a no-frills Motocross bike built around a lightweight aluminum perimeter frame designed for maximum agility and control on tricky terrain. The frame was built with a minimum of welding joints to ensure structural stability by eliminating weak points. While the frame weighs less than 9 kg, the total weight of the bike is 104.8 kg.
Ducati Desmo450 MX: Engine and performance
The Desmo450 MX draws its power from a 449.6 cc single-cylinder engine with Desmodronic valves that produces 63.5 bhp at 9,400 rpm and 53.5 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. This powerplant has been tuned to deliver strong low-end torque for improved corner exit performance. Plus, the engine redlines at 11,900 rpm, giving riders plenty of headroom in each gear.
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Ducati Desmo450 MX: chassis and technology
The perimeter frame is held up by Showa suspension units. It features a 49mm USD closed cartridge front fork with 310mm of travel and a black anodized rear shock with a 16mm shaft and 129mm of travel. The motorcycle rides on 21-inch front and 19-inch rear wire-spoke wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion MX32. These are fitted with 260 mm front and 240 mm rear Galfar discs and a Brembo braking system.
The Desmo450 MX includes the usual range of technology we've come to expect from Ducati. Via dedicated switchgear on the handlebar, riders can navigate through two riding modes, launch control, Ducati Traction Control, throttle response maps and engine brake control.
The Ducati Desmo450 MX is currently priced at $11,495 in the US market, which roughly means 10.32 lakh.
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First publication date: 22 Dec 2025, 16:28 PM IST