[CLSTR]
< Back to situation

[REVISION HISTORY]

Ducati Desmo450 and Desmo250 motorcycle developments

Updated 4 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-10-13 21:24 UTC → 2026-10-26 18:41 UTC · added removed

Ducati Desmo450 SM and MX Desmo250 motorcycle developments

Ducati has expanded its Desmo450 platform, which includes Desmo platform with the introduction of the Desmo450 SM Supermotard and the Desmo450 Desmo250 MX motocross models. The Desmo450 SM, featuring derived from the Desmo450 MX platform, features a 63.5 HP 449.6 cc single-cylinder Desmodromic engine producing 63.5 HP and advanced electronic controls like traction 53.55 Nm of torque. High-performance specifications include custom Showa suspension with a 49mm Kashima-coated inverted fork, Brembo Stylema radial calipers, and Excel rims with a Bartubeless system. Electronic features such as adjustable traction control, launch control, is expected at select European dealers in December 2026. and engine brake control can be managed via the X-Link application. For the 2027 model year, the Desmo450 MX and Desmo450 MX Factory will receive updates to improve ergonomics and durability. Technical changes include a 51-tooth rear sprocket for increased torque, reinforced components, redesigned foot levers, a larger fuel tank opening, and Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires. These models will also utilize a predictive maintenance system to schedule engine service based on usage. system. In North America, a specific suspension setup with 20 mm offset triple clamps will be available, though the Factory version will not be sold there. Pricing for the 2027 MX models is set at 12,990 euros and 15,990 euros for the Factory version. In Brazil, Ducati has launched the Desmo450 MX and Desmo450 MX Factory in a limited initial batch of 40 units. units (15 MX and 25 MX Factory models). The Brazilian Desmo450 MX is priced at R$ 99,000.00, while the Factory version, which includes featuring an Akrapovič titanium exhaust and a holeshot device, is priced at R$ 139,000.00. These models feature a Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system designed to measure rear wheel slip to avoid intervention during jumps. Additionally, Ducati introduced the Desmo250 MX, a competition-focused motocross motorcycle with a 44.5 hp single-cylinder desmodromic engine. It utilizes an aluminum perimeter frame and swingarm derived from the Desmo450 MX, adjusted for the 250cc class.

Versions

  1. 2026-10-26 18:41 UTC Ducati Desmo450 and Desmo250 motorcycle developments
  2. 2026-10-13 21:24 UTC Ducati Desmo450 SM and MX motorcycle developments
  3. 2026-10-09 17:46 UTC Ducati Desmo450 SM and MX motorcycle developments
  4. 2026-09-29 06:34 UTC Ducati Desmo450 SM motorcycle release
  5. 2026-09-28 07:31 UTC Ducati Desmo450 SM motorcycle release

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.