Desmo450 MX

The Development

A bike developed on the racetrack, in line with Ducati tradition.

The Desmo450 MX stems from a development pathway that transfers Ducati know-how gained in international racing, combined with intense research work and the support of racing professionals like Tony Cairoli. Ducati's passion and expertise in designing lightweight and reliable bikes, high-performance Desmo engines, and innovative electronics strategies converge on a new kind of racetrack.

New challenges, same racing spirit.

Development on the racetrack marked a significant step for Ducati, underscoring its commitment to innovation. Eager to leverage its passion and racing expertise, professional off-road racing offers Ducati the chance to explore uncharted territory, backed by professionals and countless enthusiasts in Borgo Panigale. The motocross pathway consists of three key elements: competing in races with impressive results, developing a high-performance bike for both amateur and professional riders, and creating a dedicated sales and support network to provide fans with the best experience possible.

A bike that won a national MX title in its debut year.

An immediate winner: riding the Desmo450 MX in the bike’s debut season, Alessandro Lupino won the 2024 Italian MX1 Championship. A pathway that begins on the racetrack before extending to all the fans, with a bike that is competitive, fast, and ready to write its own chapter in the MX history books. Following this experience in the national championship, the Aruba Factory MX Team made its debut in the 2025 MXGP World Championship, where it achieved two holeshots in its first races.

2025

Two out of two holeshots in its season debut
The Desmo450 MX made its debut in the MXGP World Championship with the Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team and riders Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini

2024

A national title at its first attempt
At the end of an exciting season, official Ducati Corse MX rider Alessandro Lupino triumphed in the Italian Prestige MX1 Championship

2023

The public commitment to compete in the Italian Pro Prestige MX1 Championship
Ducati announced its decision to enter the off-road world

2021

The origins of the Ducati Offroad project
In entering a new world, the Desmo450 MX project began in 2021 with a meticulous analysis of the current landscape and the FIM and AMA technical regulations
The debut of Ducati Desmo450 MX in the 2024 Italian Motocross Championship.
Victory of the 4th round of the Italian Pro-Prestige MX1 Motocross Championship.
The MXGP World Championship debut of Tony Cairoli.
First-ever Motorcross winning with Alessandro Lupino.

Follow the Desmo450 MX in the MX World Championship

Lining up with the Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team in 2025, Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini are ready to race in the MXGP world championship.

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