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Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX

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

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX

Ducati

Desmo450 MX

From ₹17.24 Lakh

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Kawasaki

Ninja 1100SX

From ₹14.42 Lakh

Full Ninja 1100SX page Change
Ducati Desmo450 MXDesmo450 MX · ₹17.24 Lakh
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SXNinja 1100SX · ₹14.42 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Desmo450 MX: ₹17.24 Lakh Ninja 1100SX: ₹14.42 Lakh (ahead) Ninja 1100SX ₹2.82 lakh cheaper
Braking Desmo450 MX: Not listed Ninja 1100SX: Dual-channel ABS
Power Desmo450 MX: 63.5 hp Ninja 1100SX: 136 hp (ahead) Torque 53.5 vs 113 Nm
Weight Desmo450 MX: 105 kg Ninja 1100SX: 235 kg Seat height 970 vs 820 mm

Pick the Ninja 1100SX for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹17.24 Lakh
₹14.42 Lakh
On-road in
₹19.06 Lakh
₹15.97 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹50,643 a month
₹42,434 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
63.5 hp
136 hp
Torque
53.5 Nm
113 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
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Bore x Stroke
96 mm x 62.1 mm
77 mm x 59 mm
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
11.8:1
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, Road, Rain, Rider
Service Interval
Engine oil change every 15 hours of use; piston and valve clearance checks every 45 hours
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
1,099 cc
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid Cooled
Gears
Not listed
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
Clutch
Not listed
Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
Drivetrain
Not listed
Chain Drive

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
260 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Dual Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston
Rear Brakes
240 mm disc
Disc, 260 mm, 1-piston
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
Sources disagree: twin-tube aluminium per one source, tubular diamond per two others
Front Suspension
Showa 49 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable, Kashima-coated, 310 mm travel
Sources disagree: one describes a conventional 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 120mm travel; another describes an inverted, fully adjustable fork. Unconfirmed which is correct
Rear Suspension
Showa monoshock, fully adjustable with progressive linkage, 301 mm travel
Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustable, 141mm travel
Braking System
Not listed
Dual Channel
Wheels
Not listed
Alloy, 17-inch
Front Tyre
Not listed
120/70-17
Rear Tyre
Not listed
190/50-17, radial, tubeless
Ground Clearance
Not listed
135 mm

Dimensions & Storage

Wheelbase
1,494 mm
1,440 mm
Seat Height
970 mm
820 mm
Fuel Tank
7.2 litres
19 litres, 2.9 litre reserve
Weight
104.8 kg, wet, without fuel
Not listed
Seat Type
Single-piece motocross seat, no passenger provision
Split, stepped pillion
Storage
None; a dedicated track and trail machine
No
Factory Accessories
Machined wheel hubs and triple clamps, an Akrapovic titanium exhaust and Brembo Racing calipers, offered through Ducati Performance
Not listed
Length
Not listed
2,100 mm
Width
Not listed
805 mm
Height
Not listed
1,225 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
235-238 kg, sources vary

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control
Yes, reads rear-wheel slip
Yes, IMU-based, levels not specified
Launch Control
Yes
Not listed
Engine Brake Control
Yes
Not listed
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes, standard, bidirectional
Cruise Control
Not listed
Yes, plus Launch Control

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
6.9-inch TFT
Digital TFT, approximately 4.3-inch
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes
Navigation
Not listed
Yes
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight / Tail Light
None fitted; not road legal
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
LED
Tail Lights
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED, DRLs present

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹17.24 Lakh
₹14.42 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 Ninja 1100SX₹14.42 Lakh Ninja 1100SX ₹2.82 lakh less

On-road price by city

Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX against Ninja 1100SX Ninja 1100SX

CityDesmo450 MXNinja 1100SXGap
Mumbai₹19.75 Lakh₹16.55 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.20 lakh less
Pune₹19.75 Lakh₹16.55 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.20 lakh less
New Delhi₹19.06 Lakh₹15.97 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.09 lakh less
Bengaluru₹20.78 Lakh₹17.41 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.37 lakh less
Chennai₹19.75 Lakh₹16.55 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.20 lakh less
Hyderabad₹20.78 Lakh₹17.41 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.37 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹18.71 Lakh₹15.68 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.03 lakh less
Kolkata₹19.4 Lakh₹16.26 LakhNinja 1100SX ₹3.15 lakh 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 Ninja 1100SX?

The Ninja 1100SX, by ₹2.82 lakh on the versions compared here: Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX at ₹17.24 Lakh against Ninja 1100SX Ninja 1100SX at ₹14.42 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹19.06 Lakh against ₹15.97 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX makes 63.5 hp and 53.5 Nm and the Ninja 1100SX Ninja 1100SX makes 136 hp and 113 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹50,643 a month for the Desmo450 MX and ₹42,434 for the Ninja 1100SX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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