Ducati Makes History: Production Begins on the Desmo450 MX, the First Ducati Motocross Bike.

May 26, 2025 today marks a milestone for Ducati as the first Desmo450 MX rolls off the production line in Borgo Panigale. Engineered for professionals and enthusiasts alike, this groundbreaking motocross bike combines Ducati’s racing DNA with cutting-edge innovation.

Key Features:
– 449.6 cc single-cylinder Desmodromic Engine: Top in class power delivery and throttle control.
– World-First Traction Control: Precisely measures rear-wheel slip without limiting performance.
– Ultra-Light Aluminum Frame: Designed for agility and durability.

“We looked around, searching for the important unique features of our corporate culture and finding what I believe characterizes Ducati like perhaps no other company: the closeness between the world of racing and that of production motorcycles,” says CEO Claudio Domenicali. “And discovering, at the same time, that we have an incredible resource in-house in the form of many off-road enthusiasts in the various departments. All this has allowed us to present the Desmo450 MX: an easy and high-performance bike, for amateurs and professionals alike,” he added.

Enhance your Desmo450 MX further with Ducati Performance upgrades for a factory-racing edge, including Brembo Racing brakes and Akrapovič titanium exhausts and more to come. See more about the new Desmo450 MX at ducat.it/Desmo450MX

Availability starts from June 2025. Subscribe to Ducati’s YouTube channel and watch the launch video here – https://youtu.be/-p-SxWGYbF4

credit: Ducati