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Ducati Desmo450 MX railing a berm

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Desmo450

Ducati's first motocross bike. Desmodromic, 63.5 hp, no valve springs.

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Feel it

Start where every Ducati starts.

Ducati's off-road story starts here. Then keep scrolling and see the bikes through everyone else's eyes.

Understand it

One feature at a time.

What Ducati built, why they built it, and what it does for you on the road.

One feature at a time

No springs on the gate

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Closed-loop traction control

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MX Factory: the race shop already did the work

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EDX: same heart, different hunting ground

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EDS: ride there, race it, ride home

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Desmo250 MX: 15,000 rpm, explained

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The numbers
449.6 cc
Desmo450 single
63.5 hp
Peak power
53.5 Nm
Torque
104.8 kg
Wet weight, no fuel

Desmo450 MX figures. Seat height 970 mm. Valve check at 45 hours. EDS and Desmo250 MX figures differ; see each carousel.

Believe it

Not our words.

Independent reviews from the motorcycle press, and the voices of people who own one.

The press

Motocross ActionFirst ride, full review401K views · 13 min
999lazerFirst ride in Italy106K views · 16 min
Bike WorldLaunch ride, a road rider's view33K views · 13 min
TransmotoMX Factory, two-day test2K views · 17 min
Dirt HubEDS enduro, launch test1K views · 7 min
Dirt HubDesmo250 MX, launch test990 views · 10 min

The owners

Keefer Inc. TestingPickup day and the X-Link app14K views · 5 min
mxengineer1MX Factory demo, first ride8K views · 8 min
Alex HeckmanA demo day on the 4506K views · 16 min

Make it yours

Closer than you think.

Demo rides

Demo rides are available at Barnes Powersports Blackfoot in Calgary. Ask for a slot that fits your week.

Financing

Financing is available through Ducati Financial Services. The team will walk you through current programs.

Questions

Sizing, delivery timing, first service. Call or visit and the team will give you straight answers.

Ride it

The track tells you the rest.

Use the Ducati form to reach the team. Ask about seeing the Desmo450 up close and what a demo looks like this season.

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On the Ducati form, choose Barnes Powersports Blackfoot as your dealer.

Desmo450
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