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Dual purposeActive
Ducati Desmo450 MX
Verified South African specifications, variants and pricing status for the Ducati Desmo450 MX.
Riding characterAdventure and dual-purpose riding
Dual-purpose motorcycles are built to divide their time between tarmac and rougher surfaces. Wheel sizes, ground clearance, suspension travel, tyres and loaded mass tell the real story.
Best matched to: Mixed surfaces, touring routes and light off-road travelSouth Africa price fromR164,300Dealer-advertised vehicle price; final on-road quote may differ.
Max power46.7 kW (62.6 bhp)
Claimed mileage12.0 km/L
✓ Lineup and price checked 27 September 2026 from Ducati South Africa
South Africa derivatives
Currency: ZARVariants and prices
| Variant | Transmission | Status | Observed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmo450 MX — 2026 Specs shown View variant editorial & specs | 6-speed manual | Active | R164,300 |
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Desmo450 MX — 2026Key specifications
Power unit and performance
- Engine type
- 4-stroke
- Engine configuration
- Twin-cylinder
- Engine displacement
- 449.6 cc
- Engine cylinders
- 2.0
- Valvetrain
- model-specific Ducati specification
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Cooling system
- Liquid-cooled
- Bore
- 96.0 mm
- Stroke
- 62.1 mm
- Compression ratio
- 13.5:1
- Maximum power
- 46.7 kW (62.6 bhp)
- Engine speed at maximum power
- 9400 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 72.0 Nm
- Engine speed at maximum torque
- 7500 rpm
- Claimed top speed
- 120 km/h
- Ignition system
- Digital electronic ignition
- Starter system
- Electric
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Engine oil capacity
- 3.5 L
Transmission and final drive
- Transmission type
- 6-speed manual
- Gear count
- 6.0
- Gear shift pattern
- 1-N-2-3-4-5-6
- Clutch type
- Wet multi-plate assist
- Primary drive type
- Gear
- Final drive type
- Chain
Fuel, battery and efficiency
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Fuel supply system
- Fuel injection
- Fuel metering system
- Electronic fuel injection
- Fuel tank capacity
- 7.2 L
- Fuel reserve capacity
- 4.0 L
- Claimed fuel consumption
- 8.33 L/100 km
- Tested fuel consumption
- 8.33 L/100 km
- Calculated riding range
- 250 km
- Recommended fuel grade
- Premium unleaded petrol, 95 RON recommended
Dimensions and capacities
- Overall length
- 2100 mm
- Overall width
- 850 mm
- Overall height
- 1150 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1480 mm
- Minimum ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Seat height
- 970.0 mm
- Kerb weight
- 104.8 kg
- Dry weight
- 104.8 kg
- Gross vehicle weight
- 400 kg
- Maximum payload
- 180 kg
- Seating capacity
- 1
- Turning circle diameter
- 5.0 m
Frame and chassis
- Frame type
- Perimeter
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Swingarm type
- Aluminium double-sided or single-sided by model
- Rake angle
- 24 °
- Trail
- 100 mm
Suspension
- Front suspension type
- Upside-down telescopic fork
- Front suspension travel
- 310 mm
- Front suspension adjustability
- Preload, compression and rebound where model suspension supports adjustment
- Rear suspension type
- Monoshock
- Rear suspension travel
- 301 mm
- Rear suspension adjustability
- Preload and rebound; compression where model shock supports it
Brakes and rider safety
- Front brake type
- Twin disc
- Front brake diameter
- 260 mm
- Front caliper type
- Brembo radial-mount 4-piston
- Rear brake type
- Single disc
- Rear brake diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear caliper type
- Brembo 2-piston
- ABS type
- model-specific Ducati specification
- Combined braking system
- false
- Traction control
- Ducati Traction Control
- Side stand engine cutoff
- true
- Hazard warning lights
- true
Wheels and tyres
- Front wheel size
- 21.0 in
- Rear wheel size
- 19.0 in
- Wheel type
- Aluminium alloy
- Front tyre size
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre size
- 110/90-19
- Tyre construction
- Radial
- Tyre fitment type
- Tubeless
- Recommended front tyre pressure
- 250 kPa
- Recommended rear tyre pressure
- 250 kPa
Electrical and lighting
- Battery specification
- 12 V maintenance-free
- Headlight type
- LED
- Daytime running lights
- true
- Tail light type
- LED
- Indicator type
- LED
- Alternator output
- 480 W
- USB accessory charging port
- USB charging provision
Instrumentation and connectivity
- Instrument console type
- TFT colour display
- Display size
- 5 in
- Speedometer type
- Digital
- Odometer
- true
- Trip meters
- 2
- Fuel or battery gauge
- Digital fuel gauge
- Gear or riding mode indicator
- Yes
- Smartphone connectivity navigation
- Ducati Multimedia System / Turn-by-Turn
Ergonomics and comfort
- Riding position
- Model-specific
- Handlebar type
- Model-specific Ducati handlebar
- Seat type
- Rider and passenger seat
- Pillion seat
- false
- Pillion footrests
- false
Utility and practicality
- Rear carrier load rack
- No
- Under seat storage
- 0 L
- Centre stand
- false
Service and warranty
- Vehicle warranty period
- 3 months
- Vehicle warranty distance
- 0 km
- First service interval
- 1000 km
- Regular service interval
- 15000 km
Emissions and compliance
- Emission standard
- Euro 5+
- Road legal homologation status
- Competition-only; not road legal
- CO₂ emissions
- 0 g/km
- Stationary noise
- 98 dB(A)
Evidence-backed editorial
Highlights and fit
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- No unsupported pro has been added.
Who it may suit
Best for: riders seeking Desmo450 MX is part of Ducati South Africa’s current dual purpose catalogue
Think carefully if: buyers whose routes and ownership needs fall outside Desmo450 MX is part of Ducati South Africa’s current dual purpose catalogue
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Model identity, local category, derivative names and confirmed specifications displayed here were checked against Ducati. Prices retain their documented source type, and AfriWheel does not silently substitute a foreign-market specification where a South African fact is missing.
Ducati South Africa Desmo450 MX ↗Specification document ↗Accessed 27 September 2026Reliability tier 1
