Desmo450 EDS – EnDuroSportÂ
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Cheaper than Sherco, just above KTM and Husqvarna price levels, the new Ducati Desmo450 EDS 2027 is recommended for the EnDuroSport (EDS). This is a successful surprise, because actually one had expected a significantly higher price behind the name of Ducati, as we are actually always in the high-price segment with the red cars – but of course good for the paying enduro customer.
Here are the first details about the new red player from Italy in the highly competitive sports enduro shark tank. And they are already going full throttle, because a racing kit is also offered for the ambitious enduro riders.
Here are the technical highlights
- Desmo450 four-stroke single-cylinder with desmodromics
- Straight intake and exhaust ports for optimal gas exchange in the cylinder
- 42 mm Mikuni throttle body (MX: 44 mm)
- Reduced compression ratio of 12.9 (MX: 13.5)
- Increased flywheel mass
- Optimized camshaft design
- Clutch with lower operating force than the MX version
- 6.5 percent larger radiator area than the MX version
- Aluminum Perimeter frame (<9kg)
- Frame upper beam between steering head and upper shock absorber mount consists of one casting
- 8.5 liter fuel tank, transparent
- Electric fan
- Handguards
- Engine guard
- Clutch cover protector
- Alternator cover protector
- LED headlight
- LCD display
- 49mm Showa upsidedown fork fully adjustable, Kashima coating
- Showa shock absorber fully adjustable
- Travel f/r: 310 / 301 mm
- Alloy swingarm
- Brembo calipers with Galfer discs f/r: 260 / 240 mm
- Metzeler Six Days Extreme tires f/r: 80/100-21 and 110/90-18
- Excel rims with Alpina spokes f/r: 21 x 1.60 and 18 x 2.15
- Lithium battery
- Optional racing kit: Engine Brake Control (EBC), 2 Power Modes, 2 Riding Modes – configurable via the X-Link app, exhaust system, various components of the intake system, Special engine tuning, handlebar switch
- DTC: Ducati Traction Control – four-stage
- Launch Control – adjustable
- Quickshifter – adjustable
- Piston change every 90 to 120 hours based on X-Link data
- Valve clearance control every 180 to 250 hours based on X-Link data
- Seat height: 970 mm
- Weight without fuel: 110.5 kg (with Akrapovic complete exhaust system)
- Warranty: 12 months or 80 hours
- Availability: From July 2026
- Price: 12,490 euros (identical to MX version in Germany)
Variable maintenance intervals – Explanation: LINK
DTC: In contrast to the systems previously available in the off-road sector, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) regulates the power reduction based on the actual slip on the rear wheel, thus ensuring particularly effective, fast and linear intervention. The system detects situations in which control does not make sense – such as jumps – and deactivates itself automatically. If the driver wants to use the full engine power on certain sections of the route, the DTC can also be temporarily deactivated by pressing the clutch lever lightly. A few moments later, it automatically switches on again.
Ducati seems to be well prepared for enduro racing. Not surprising, because the multiple Enduro World Champion Antoine Meo from France is intensively involved in the development. In terms of price, they are at a good level, while technically they have packed almost everything that is possible. How the overall package will fare in reality remains to be seen. It is definitely a gain for the industry that can bring momentum to the scene.
Price comparison* Ducati Desmo 450 EDS 2027 for 12,490 euros (Germany)
- BETA RR X-Pro 4T 430 2027: 9,990 euros
- BETA RR Race 430 2026: 10,750 euros
- Bimota BX 450 2027: Not yet known
- Honda Redmoto CRF 450RX 2026: 11,790 euros
- Honda Redmoto CRF 450RX Special: 12,990 euros
- Husqvarna FE 450 2026: 12,2990 euros
- KTM 450 EXC-F 2026: 11,990 euros
- KTM 450 EXC-F 6Day 2026: 12,799 euros
- Sherco 450 Factory 2027: 13,099 euros
- Stark Varg EX 60 hp: 12,990 euros
- Stark Varg EX 80 hp: 13,990 euros
- Yamaha WR450F 2026: 10,399 euros (without homologation)
* Special promotions excluded (6/2026)
Source / Pictures: Ducati
