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Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Ducati SuperSport

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 28 Oct 2026.

Ducati SuperSport

Ducati

Desmo450 MX

From ₹17.24 Lakh

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Ducati

SuperSport

From ₹17.16 Lakh

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Ducati Desmo450 MXDesmo450 MX · ₹17.24 Lakh
Ducati SuperSportSuperSport Standard · ₹17.16 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Desmo450 MX: ₹17.24 Lakh SuperSport: ₹17.16 Lakh (ahead) SuperSport ₹7,500 cheaper
Braking Desmo450 MX: Not listed SuperSport: Cornering ABS
Power Desmo450 MX: 63.5 hp SuperSport: 108 bhp (ahead) Torque 53.5 vs 93 Nm
Weight Desmo450 MX: 105 kg SuperSport: 210 kg Seat height 970 vs 810 mm
Versions Desmo450 MX: 1 SuperSport: 2 (ahead)

Pick the SuperSport for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹17.24 Lakh
₹17.16 Lakh
On-road in
₹19.06 Lakh
₹18.98 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹50,643 a month
₹50,424 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
63.5 hp
108 bhp
Torque
53.5 Nm
93 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Motocross motorcycle
Not listed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2B
Not listed
Availability
Sold through four dealerships: New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine
449.6cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve Desmodromic
Testastretta 11-Degree, 2-Cylinder L-Twin, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, Liquid-Cooled
Bore x Stroke
96 mm x 62.1 mm
94 mm x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
12.6:1, plus or minus 0.5
Rev Limiter
11,900 rpm
Not listed
Transmission
5-speed manual, chain final drive, wet multiplate clutch
Not listed
Riding Modes
Two, selectable over WiFi through the Ducati X-Link app
Sport, Touring, Urban
Service Interval
Engine oil change every 15 hours of use; piston and valve clearance checks every 45 hours
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
937 cc
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid Cooled
Gears
Not listed
6-Speed Manual
Clutch
Not listed
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Drivetrain
Not listed
Chain Drive

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
260 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4-32 monobloc 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes
240 mm disc
Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
Front Wheel
21-inch wire-spoke, 80/100-R21 Pirelli Scorpion MX32
Not listed
Rear Wheel
19-inch wire-spoke, 110/90-R19 Pirelli Scorpion MX32
Not listed
Frame
Aluminium perimeter frame, built with minimal welds
Tubular Steel Trellis Frame attached to cylinder heads
Front Suspension
Showa 49 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable, Kashima-coated, 310 mm travel
Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork, fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins USD fork on 950 S
Rear Suspension
Showa monoshock, fully adjustable with progressive linkage, 301 mm travel
Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock on 950 S, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Braking System
Not listed
Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel
Wheels
Not listed
3-Spoke Y-Shaped Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear
Front Tyre
Not listed
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
Rear Tyre
Not listed
180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
145 mm

Dimensions & Storage

Wheelbase
1,494 mm
1,478 mm
Seat Height
970 mm
810 mm, low seat option 790 mm
Fuel Tank
7.2 litres
16 litres
Weight
104.8 kg, wet, without fuel
Not listed
Seat Type
Single-piece motocross seat, no passenger provision
Single-piece stepped dual saddle, color-matched pillion seat cover on 950 S
Storage
None; a dedicated track and trail machine
Minimal, houses USB port and tool kit
Factory Accessories
Machined wheel hubs and triple clamps, an Akrapovic titanium exhaust and Brembo Racing calipers, offered through Ducati Performance
Not listed
Kerb Weight
Not listed
210 kg (184 kg dry weight)

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control
Yes, reads rear-wheel slip
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
Launch Control
Yes
Not listed
Engine Brake Control
Yes
Not listed
Quickshifter
Not listed
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO
Cruise Control
Not listed
Not Available
Additional Electronic Aids
Not listed
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, adjustable windscreen, 2 positions

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
6.9-inch TFT
4.3-inch Full-TFT Digital Color Display
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Bluetooth Ready / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS optional
USB Charging
Not listed
Waterproof USB socket under the seat

Lights

Headlight / Tail Light
None fitted; not road legal
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Full-LED Headlight with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Tail Lights
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED, front integrated into rear-view mirrors

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹17.24 Lakh
₹17.16 Lakh – ₹20.1 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Desmo450 MX₹17.24 Lakh SuperSport Standard₹17.16 Lakh SuperSport ₹7,500 less

On-road price by city

Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX against SuperSport SuperSport Standard

CityDesmo450 MXSuperSportGap
Mumbai₹19.75 Lakh₹19.66 LakhSuperSport ₹8,527 less
Pune₹19.75 Lakh₹19.66 LakhSuperSport ₹8,527 less
New Delhi₹19.06 Lakh₹18.98 LakhSuperSport ₹8,227 less
Bengaluru₹20.78 Lakh₹20.69 LakhSuperSport ₹8,977 less
Chennai₹19.75 Lakh₹19.66 LakhSuperSport ₹8,527 less
Hyderabad₹20.78 Lakh₹20.69 LakhSuperSport ₹8,977 less
Ahmedabad₹18.71 Lakh₹18.63 LakhSuperSport ₹8,077 less
Kolkata₹19.4 Lakh₹19.32 LakhSuperSport ₹8,377 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Desmo450 MX or the SuperSport?

The SuperSport, by ₹7,500 on the versions compared here: Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX at ₹17.24 Lakh against SuperSport SuperSport Standard at ₹17.16 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹19.06 Lakh against ₹18.98 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX makes 63.5 hp and 53.5 Nm and the SuperSport SuperSport Standard makes 108 bhp and 93 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹50,643 a month for the Desmo450 MX and ₹50,424 for the SuperSport, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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