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Ducati Launches First Motocross Bike in India, Desmo450 MX, at Rs 17.24 Lakh

Ducati is pitching its first motocross model squarely at dedicated racers with a premium, race‑only specification.

Overview

  • Sales are limited to dealerships in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Pune, with deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of March 2026.
  • The newly developed 449.6cc single with Desmodromic valves is reported at roughly 63.5–64 hp and 53.5 Nm, with some outlets citing a rev limit of 11,900 rpm.
  • The bike uses an aluminium perimeter frame with fully adjustable Showa suspension offering 310 mm front and 301 mm rear travel, Brembo brakes, 21/19-inch wire-spoke wheels and a quoted 104.8 kg wet weight without fuel.
  • Electronics include traction control, launch control and engine-brake control plus two riding modes, all configurable via Ducati’s X-Link smartphone app over WiFi.
  • It is not street legal and follows race-level service intervals, and it enters the market at a higher price than KTM’s 450 SX-F and Kawasaki’s KX450 in India.