The long-awaited Ducati Desmo450 MX, which has already made history by winning the Italian MX1 Motocross Championship in its first year, will arrive at dealerships in 2025. Motocross enthusiasts will be able to reserve this bike from the first months of the year, with the first deliveries scheduled for June.
This model, designed specifically for the demands of motocross, has shown exceptional performance since its debut on the tracks, becoming a new reference in the category.
A triumphant debut in the Italian MX1 Championship
The success of the Ducati Desmo450 MX on its debut has been impressive. Alessandro Lupino, official Ducati Corse Off-Road rider, took the Desmo450 MX to the top of the podium by winning the Italian MX1 Motocross Championship at the final round held in Arco di Trento. This title not only represents a milestone for Lupino, which has achieved its ninth national crown, but also confirms the competitiveness and reliability of Ducati’s new project in motocross.
Since the first race of the season in Mantua, where Lupino and the Desmo450 MX took victory, Ducati has shown its determination to conquer motocross. Throughout the season, the team has worked tirelessly to perfect the bike, making significant progress in its performance.
In the last round of the championship, on the Pietramurata track, Lupino only needed a fourth place in the first race to secure the title, which consolidated Ducati’s success in its first year in this demanding off-road mode.
A future project for Ducati in Off-Road
The success of the Desmo450 MX on its debut is just the beginning. Ducati has ambitious plans to continue developing its range of motocross and off-road motorcycles. Jeremy Seewer, official Ducati rider for the 2025 MXGP world championship, will be in charge of testing and continuing to evolve the Desmo450 MX over the coming months. In addition, Ducati is already preparing the launch of a 250cc version of this bike, which will debut in 2025 with riders of the caliber of Lupino and Antonio Cairoli.
Ducati’s strategy is clear: continue developing these motorcycles directly in competition and then bring them to the market. The MX2 category will be the next goal for the brand, with the same approach that has been followed for the Desmo450 MX. After testing the bike in races during 2025, Ducati plans to launch this 250 cc model for production in 2026, consolidating its presence in the world of international motocross.
The Ducati Desmo450 MX, a motorcycle that sets a new standard
The Ducati Desmo450 MX has not only proven to be competitive on the tracks, but also wants to offer an exciting riding experience for any motocross fan. Equipped with Ducati’s characteristic technology and design, this model is designed for both professional riders and those looking for a high-performance motorcycle for off-road terrain.
The arrival of the Desmo450 MX to dealers in 2025 will allow fans to get their hands on a motorcycle that has already proven its worth in competition. Ducati has put its passion and commitment into this project, and the results speak for themselves: a national title in its first season and an ambitious projection to continue developing a complete range of off-road motorcycles.
