This kind of design! Ducati's first motocross..Desmo 450 MX production starts
May 28, 2025
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The Desmo 450 MX is a powerful, lightweight, and reliable motorcycle designed to be race-based. It is designed so that not only professionals but also amateur riders can further enhance their riding skills. The death mode mechanical engine, lightweight chassis, and the latest electronic system help minimize riders' physical exhaustion as well as overwhelming performance.
The 449.6cc short-cylinder engine on the Desmo 450 MX applied Ducati's traditional death mode mechanical valve system to realize both low and medium-speed torque and high output in the high-speed domain. That's why you can use gears more effectively in explosive starts or corners.
The electronic system is also Desmo450 MX, which has set a new benchmark for the Motocross market. A precise traction control system in which rear tires actually detect slip rates is installed for the first time in the world, operating only at the necessary moment without unnecessary traction control system intervention to maximize performance.
"We thought about applying Ducati's DNA to the Des Mo 450 MX, and as a result, we were able to create a motorcycle with very close boundaries between racing and mass-produced cars," said Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati. There are already numerous off-road riders inside Ducati, and they have gone a long way in developing the Desmo 450 MX. This motorcycle will give both professionals and amateurs an easy-to-handle and strong riding experience," he said.
In addition, the Desmo 450 MX can be configured similarly to the MXGP World Championship machine through Ducati Performance Parts. Factory parts-in wheel hubs, triple clamps, as well as an AccraPovic titanium exhaust system and a Brembo racing caliper, with additional accessories set to continue to expand in the future. Desmo 450 MX will be stocked in Korea in the second half of 2025, and consumer prices are undecided.
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
