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Ducati Desmo450 EDX

Adventure Motorcycle · Petrol

Engine 449.6 cc 63.5 hp, 53.5 Nm
Weight 107.1 kg Kerb, ready to ride
Seat height 970 mm
Fuel tank 8.5 L
Front brake 260 mm single disc No ABS

Variant

1 variant
Desmo450 EDX ₹18.55 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • 63.5 hp enduro-tuned Desmodromic single shared with the MX Factory
  • Rs 2.71 Lakh cheaper than the track-only MX Factory
  • Handguards, skid plate and side stand fitted as standard

Worth knowing

  • Only one colour, Ducati Red
  • No confirmed road-legal lighting or number plate, unlike Ducati's separate global EDS
  • Piston and valve clearance checks needed every 45 hours of use

Engine

449.6cc
Fuel tank8.5 L
Liquid CooledMulti-plate, hydraulically…

Performance

Desmo450 EDX
Power63.5hp
Torque53.5Nm
GearboxManual

Rider safety

Traction controlRiding modes
Front disc260 mm
Rear brake240 mm

Rider fit

Seat height970 mm
Kerb weight107.1 kg

Cockpit & tech

  • DisplayHour meter
  • QuickshifterBi-directional (Ducati Quick Shift)

Engine and mileage

Fuel type Petrol
Emission standard BS6 Phase 2B
Engine 449.6cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

449.6cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic valve actuation

Max power 63.5 hp at 9,400 rpm
Max torque 53.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm
Final drive Chain, 51-tooth rear sprocket

Chain, 51-tooth rear sprocket (up from 49 teeth on the Desmo450 MX)

Displacement 449.6 cc
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Drivetrain Chain drive
Gears 5-speed with up-only quickshifter
Clutch Multi-plate, hydraulically operated
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Bore x stroke 96 mm x 62.1 mm

Warranty and service

Service interval Piston replacement and valve clearance…

Piston replacement and valve clearance checks around every 45 hours of use

Vehicle details

Availability Pre-bookings open at Ducati dealerships…

Pre-bookings open at Ducati dealerships across India

Safety

Traction control Ducati Traction Control

Ducati Traction Control, reads rear-wheel slip and pauses when it detects a jump; can be overridden with the clutch lever

Size and weight

Body type Enduro / cross-country motorcycle
Wheelbase 1,494 mm
Seat height 970 mm
Fuel tank capacity 8.5 litres
Kerb weight 107.1 kg, wet without fuel
Seat Single-piece enduro seat

Brakes and suspension

Rear wheel Spoked, takasago excel rim 2.15 x 18 in
Front brakes 260 mm single disc, 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakes 240 mm single disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Braking system No ABS (traction control and engine brake…

No ABS (traction control and engine brake control)

Wheels Spoke, 21-inch front, 18-inch rear
Front tyre Pirelli scorpion XC mid-soft 80/100-21
Rear tyre Pirelli scorpion XC mid-soft 110/100-18
Frame Aluminium chassis, shared

Aluminium chassis, shared with the Desmo450 MX Factory

Front suspension Showa 49 mm upside-down fork

Showa 49 mm upside-down fork, Dark Kashima coated, springs and damping retuned for enduro use, 310 mm travel

Rear suspension Showa monoshock, 301 mm travel

Engine and mileage

  • Launch control

Features and tech

  • QuickshifterBi-directional (Ducati quick shift)
  • Riding modesTwo power modes and two riding modes
  • Standard accessoriesHandguards, engine skid plate and side stand fitted as standard
  • Driver displayHour meter

Brakes and suspension

  • Engine brake control

Not on any version

  • Navigation

Daily running cost

Loan EMI

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Ducati Desmo450 EDX: quick answers

Ducati Desmo450 EDX price in India starts at ₹18.55 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹20.13 Lakh on-road in Ahmedabad, the cheapest city we price.

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What is the on-road price of the Ducati Desmo450 EDX?

It starts at about ₹20.13 Lakh in Ahmedabad, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: New Delhi ₹20.5 Lakh, Kolkata ₹20.87 Lakh, Mumbai ₹21.24 Lakh, Pune ₹21.24 Lakh, Chennai ₹21.24 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹22.36 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹22.36 Lakh. Plus 31 more cities, each with its own price page.

What is the Ducati Desmo450 EDX EMI?

With 20% down over 3 years at 12% interest, it starts at about ₹56,444 a month, worked on the Mumbai on-road price of ₹21.24 Lakh for the cheapest version. Other tenures: 1 year ₹1.51 Lakh, 2 years ₹79,997, 4 years ₹44,752. Each city's price page shows the EMI on its own on-road price.

What are the Ducati Desmo450 EDX's main rivals?

The BMW F 900 GS Adventure, Aprilia Tuareg 660 and Triumph Tiger 1200. See it side by side with the BMW F 900 GS Adventure.

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