Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 vs. KTM 500 EXC-F SIX DAYS 2026

Technical Specifications Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 compared to KTM 500 EXC-F SIX DAYS 2026

Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026

KTM 500 EXC-F SIX DAYS 2026

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Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026

KTM 500 EXC-F SIX DAYS 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	44 mm	Throttle Bore	42 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	449.6 ccm	Displacement	510.9 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	310 mm	Travel	300 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	301 mm	Travel	310 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Engine drag torque control, Quickshifter, Traction control, ,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Seat Height	Seat Height	970 mm	Seat Height	963 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	104.8 kg	Dry Weight	108.7 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 l