Ducati Desmo450 SM Supermoto Revealed; Check Specifications and Features
Ducati has revealed the Desmo450 SM, a competition-focused supermoto based on its racing platform. It features a 449.6cc single-cylinder engine producing 63.5 hp and 53.6 Nm, race-spec suspension and braking hardware, and dedicated electronics. International deliveries begin in December 2026, while India pricing remains unannounced.
Ducati has officially revealed the Desmo450 SM, expanding its racing platform into the supermoto category following its debut at World Ducati Week. The competition-focused motorcycle translates the brand's engineering prowess from the dirt track into a specialized asphalt-ripping machine built strictly for closed-circuit performance.
The new model adopts a lightweight design philosophy while integrating race-proven components. It features significant geometry tweaks and specialized electronic riding configurations to ensure maximum stability and agility under heavy braking and aggressive cornering maneuvers. Hero Glamour X 125 Price in India, Specifications and Features; Here's Everything to Know.
Ducati Desmo450 SM Specifications and Features
The Ducati Desmo450 SM is powered by a 449.6cc single-cylinder desmodromic engine that delivers a claimed 63.5 hp at 9,400 rpm and 53.6 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm, featuring a rev ceiling of 11,900 rpm. The motor is paired with a five-speed gearbox utilising a Suter slipper clutch and an active upshift-only quickshifter. Built around an aluminium twin-spar frame, the chassis accommodates a 7.2-litre fuel tank and carries a wet weight without fuel of 109 kg.
Suspension duties are handled by a fully adjustable 49mm Showa closed-cartridge front fork with Kashima coating offering 280mm of travel, and a fully adjustable rear Showa monoshock with progressive linkage providing 295mm of wheel travel. Braking hardware consists of a 310mm floating Galfer front disc paired with a Brembo Stylema radial caliper and a PR15x19 radial master cylinder, alongside a 240mm rear Galfer disc with a Brembo floating caliper.
The motorcycle rolls on 16.5-inch front and 17-inch rear Takasago Excel aluminium rims fitted with tubeless Bartubeless technology, wrapped in Metzeler Racetec Slick SM tires sized 125/75 R16.5 and 165/55 R17 respectively. Its electronics suite includes two riding modes, Ducati Traction Control with four slip-estimation levels, Launch Control, Engine Brake Control, and X-Link app integration. Maintenance intervals require oil changes every 15 hours, piston replacement and valve clearance checks every 45 hours, and a full engine overhaul every 90 hours. 2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Coming to India With Tech Upgrades; Launch Expected on October 2.
Ducati Desmo450 SM Price in India
While international deliveries commence in December 2026 in Ducati Red, official pricing for the India market has not been announced, though its stablemate, the Desmo450 MX, is retailed at INR 17.24 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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