Ducati Desmo450 MX

Ducati Desmo450 MX Overview

• The Desmo450 MX is the first motocross bike made by Ducati.
• This motorcycle is built for closed track racing and tough off-road trails.
• The lightweight construction of this motorcycle makes it easy to control on the dirt tracks.
• It carries pure Borgo Panigale racing DNA into the off-road segment.

How is the performance of the Ducati Desmo450 MX?

• The bike is powered by a 449.6cc, single-cylinder engine which puts out a maximum power output of 63.5 bhp at 9,400 rpm and 53.5 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm.
• Interestingly, the engine rev limiter reaches 11,900 rpm to reduce the need for gear changes.
• The favourable low-rev torque helps the bike drive out of sharp turns smoothly and the special desmodromic valve timing helps the rider get a fast start.

What is unique about the design of the Ducati Desmo450 MX?

• The ergonomics give the rider full freedom of movement on the track and the side contact surfaces under the seat provide clear leg grip references.
• The simple layout of the outer body panels and frame make trackside maintenance fast and easy.
• Further, the narrow body shape helps the rider shift body position with minimal effort.
• The strong aluminium perimeter frame consists of just 11 separate elements and fewer frame parts reduces the weld joints to balance lightness and stiffness.

What is unique about the exterior of the Ducati Desmo450 MX?

• The bike features clean Ducati style lines built for pure off-road racing.
• The aluminium perimeter frame provides high strength with low overall vehicle weight.
• This bike gets a 49 mm Showa USD fork in the front with 310 mm of wheel travel, while the rear gets a Showa shock on a cast swingarm with 129 mm travel.
• The total wheel travel is 301 mm, and it absorbs hard landings without trouble, while the seat height measures 970 mm.
• The wet weight of this motorcycle without the fuel is very light at just 104.8 kg.

What is the price of the Ducati Desmo450 MX?

• The Desmo450 MX carries an ex-showroom price of Rs 17.24 lakh.

What is the fuel efficiency of the Ducati Desmo450 MX?

• The company has not revealed the mileage figures for this motorcycle.

What unique tech does the Ducati Desmo450 MX offer?

• The bike comes with two pre-set Riding Modes for different track conditions.
• Moreover, riders can build custom riding modes using the Ducati X-Link smartphone app, which allows users to adjust throttle response, engine braking, launch control, and traction control.
• The Ducati Traction Control measures rear wheel slip using camshaft rotation speed and the optional WiFi unit enables wireless connectivity with the smartphone.
• Further, the app shows a real-time engine stress index to track motor health.

Ducati Desmo450 MX ride and handling characteristics

• A low wet weight of 104.8 kg enables fast direction changes and easy handling.
• It gets 260 mm Galfer disc with Brembo callipers in the front, while the rear gets a 240 mm Galfer disc with a Brembo master cylinder.
• The balanced Showa suspension absorbs heavy track impacts without losing stability.
• Further, good ergonomics helps the rider stay comfortable while standing on the footpegs.

Which other bikes compete with the Ducati Desmo450 MX?

• This motorcycle competes with the Kawasaki KLX450R.