The Desmo450 MX arrives in European dealerships

Developed in racing competition to take Ducati's racing DNA off the asphalt, the new Desmo450 MX – presented at the 2026 Ducati World Première (link to watch the episode here) – now arrives in dealerships. The bikes are being delivered to European dealers, and within the end of the month the distribution will reach the United States.

To celebrate this milestone, Ducati unveils a video in which it describes the assembly of the bikes coming off the line in the Borgo Panigale factory. The video follows all the moments of the production of a Desmo450 MX: from the engine to the chassis, to first start-up and to the final checks of the Finishing and Aesthetic Approval department

The first riders are receiving their Desmo450 MX right now, finally being able to enjoy the great work done by engineers and the riders who developed it. In fact, the Desmo450 MX was born from the philosophy that has always inspired Ducati: to experiment on the most challenging racetracks with solutions and technologies that can then be transferred to its production bikes to equally enhance the riding skills of amateurs and professionals.

The Desmo450 MX, winner on debut of the Italian Prestige MX1 title with Alessandro Lupino, is in fact currently competing in the MXGP World Championship in the hands of Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini, with a positive balance of two podiums and numerous holeshots, demonstrating the validity of its desmodromic engine and the project in general. Nine-time world champion Tony Cairoli, whose experience has been invaluable in the development of the Desmo450 MX, took part in two US Pro Motocross rounds, at Redbud and Spring Creek, laying the foundations for the operation that will see Ducati involved with Troy Lee Design in the American championships in the near future.

Enthusiasts who want to bring their new Desmo450 MX closer to those used by official riders can already count on a wide range of Ducati Performance accessories. On the Ducati.com website, through the ‘Configurator’ section, it is possible to customise your Ducati, and then share selected components such as wheel hubs, steering plates, complete Akrapovič titanium exhaust and Brembo Racing brake calipers with your nearest dealer.

To complete the Factory look, finally, the Borgo Panigale manufacturer offers a technical collection made in collaboration with Drudi Performance. The offer consists of a complete Alpinestars jersey/pants/gloves/boots, Arai helmet, windproof waistcoat, softshell and Spidi rain jacket.

The Desmo450 MX press kit is available on Ducati Media House.