Ducati has announced the launch of the Desmo450 MX Factory and the Desmo450 EDX off-road motorcycles in India on Thursday.
Developed from the brand's racing pedigree, the MX Factory is built for motocross tracks, while the EDX is engineered for cross-country and enduro trails. Both motorcycles are powered by a 449.6 cc single-cylinder engine featuring Desmodromic valve timing, delivering 63.5 hp at 9,400 rpm and 53.5 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm.
Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India, stated, "We are incredibly proud to bring the ultimate off-road experience to India with the launch of the Desmo450 MX Factory and the Desmo450 EDX. These motorcycles embody Ducati's racing spirit and our commitment to pure performance, translating our Desmodromic technology into the dirt segment for the very first time here. This dual launch marks a significant milestone in our commitment to the growing off-road community in India."
The Desmo450 MX Factory features an aluminum perimeter frame, an Akrapovič titanium exhaust system, Showa suspension with Dark Kashima coating, and a weight of 104 kg without fuel.
The Desmo450 EDX is adapted for enduro riding with an increased 8.5-litre fuel tank, an 18-inch rear wheel fitted with Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid-Soft tires, handguards, a skid plate, and a side stand, bringing its wet weight without fuel to 107.1 kg.
Both models feature an electronics suite including closed-loop Ducati Traction Control, Launch Control, Engine Brake Control, and a Ducati Quickshifter.
The Ducati Desmo450 EDX is priced at INR 18,55,000 in Ducati Red, and the Desmo450 MX Factory is priced at INR 21,26,000 in the Ducati Corse 2025 Livery, with ex-showroom pan-India pricing.