| MODEL | DUCATI DESMO 450 MX 2027 |
| Year | 2027 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 449.6 cc / 27.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 96 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 46.7 kW / 63.5 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 53.5 Nm / 39.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Keihin injector, 44 mm Mikuni throttle body |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed, quick-shift (upshift only) |
| Clutch | Multiplate, hydraulic |
| Final Drive | DID DMS 520 chain, 51-tooth rear sprocket |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium, welded, cast/forged/extruded parts |
| Front Suspension | 49 mm Showa USD fork, fully adjustable, 310 mm / 12.2 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Showa monoshock, fully adjustable, 301 mm / 11.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 260 mm Galfer disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 240 mm Galfer disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 970 mm / 38.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1494 mm / 58.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 104.8 kg / 231 lb (without fuel) |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 Pirelli Scorpion MX32 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-19 Pirelli Scorpion MX32 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 Litres / 1.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The second-year update of Ducati's motocross bike. Changes include a 51-tooth rear sprocket for stronger drive out of corners, a larger 40 mm fuel cap, new pedal tips, fresh Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tyres and a black-logo red livery. Reliability work covers the starter gear, water pump seal and exhaust manifold, with an optional Wi-Fi module for usage-based service intervals.
