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Ducati Desmo450 MX models updated for 2027

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2027 Desmo450 MX Factory and 2027 Desmo450 MX from left to right.

Closely following the reveal of the Desmo450 SM, Ducati has now unveiled the 2027 version of its first off-roader, the Desmo450 MX. Like earlier, there’s also a Desmo450 MX Factory version that gets a slightly different look with additional equipment over the standard model. The Borgo-Panigale manufacturer has also dropped the prices for both models, by up to GBP 2,400.

  1. Desmo450 MX gets bigger rear sprocket with reliability focused improvements elsewhere
  2. Desmo450 MX Factory gets additional accessories such as a sump guard and disc guard as standard
  3. Both models have become cheaper compared to their 2026 versions

2027 Ducati Desmo450 MX and Factory: What’s new?

Changes aimed at better performance and durability

Starting with the standard model, Ducati has made changes throughout the motorcycle in order to improve functionality, performance and ergonomics. The rear sprocket has been changed to a larger 51-tooth version compared to the earlier 49-tooth one, in order to improve the rear wheel torque while exiting corners. Both the gear and the brake lever tips have also been changed to offer better ergonomics and allow for more ergonomic foot movement during gear shifts and braking. The company has also upgraded numerous other components for improved reliability. These are all nuanced changes and the most identifiable way to differentiate the 2027 model from the 2026 version is with a new livery that features black logos instead of white.

On the Desmo450 MX Factory version, Ducati has increased the equipment on offer, while trimming off 800gm from its kerb weight. Considering the Desmo450 MX weighs 104.8kg on an empty fuel tank, that number becomes all the more important for the Factory version. In addition to receiving all the standard model’s improvements, the factory model gets extra dark Kashima coating on its 49mm fork and monoshock, plus a titanium oxide (TiO) treatment for superior wear resistance. The factory model exclusively gets a full Akrapovic exhaust system, which is said to reduce the overall weight by 1.7kg. The triple clamp unit is also machined from a single billet, to reduce weight even further. Ducati has given the factory version a sump guard, a disc rotor guard, and an RK MXU chain with O-rings. In addition to these existing pieces of equipment, a holeshot device is also standard, allowing the rider to manage acceleration and stability better during starts.

Ducati has also brought the WiFi module to the Factory version, last seen on the Desmo450 SM, that enables predictive maintenance and customisation of the motorcycle’s two ride modes via the company’s X-Link mobile app. For 2027, the factory version also gets a new Ducati Corse livery, featuring the red and black Ducati logo.

The prices for both Desmo450 MX models have dropped significantly in Europe. The 2027 Desmo450 MX is priced at GBP 9,495 (Rs 12.02 lakh) and the 450 MX Factory at GBP 10,795 (Rs 13.67 lakh). That’s a GBP 1,750 (Rs 2.22 lakh) drop on the regular MX, and a GBP 2,400 (Rs 3.04 lakh) drop on the MX Factory compared to their respective 2026 versions. Both are already arriving at various European dealerships, with the rest of the world to follow. However, the USA won’t be one of them where the limited edition MY26 model will be available exclusively instead. In India, the 2026 Desmo450 MX is available for Rs 17.23 lakh (ex-showroom). Neither the 2027 Desmo450 MX nor the 2027 Desmo450 SM are available here yet, and it remains to be seen if our market also sees similar price revisions at launch.



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