Ducati Desmo 450 SM

The first competition-only Ducati Supermoto bike. Light, precise, and intuitive, the Desmo450 SM combines the unique character of the Desmo engine with a chassis and electronics package designed to allow every rider to push to the max, right from the very first laps. It comes standard with Metzeler Racetec SM, track-only tires, the same used in the Supermoto 1 World Championship. Benchmark performance, immediate confidence, and Ducati racing DNA converge in a bike ready for competition.

With the extended rev range of the Desmo450, the Desmo450 SM allows each gear to be held for longer for maximum efficiency between one turn and the next. Easy to interpret thanks to electronics derived from Ducati experience on the racetrack, the Desmo450 SM is designed to unleash its full potential lap after lap.

On the Desmo450 SM form and function work in the same direction. Every design solution is developed to maximize agility, precision and control, transforming Ducati racing know-how into a Supermoto ready to express itself at the highest level.

Race-ready chassis
Intuitive, natural riding is guaranteed thanks to the lightweight chassis of the Desmo450 SM, designed to offer control and confidence right from initial acceleration. Developed to inspire confidence in amateur riders while delivering the precision and support professionals require as they seek the limit, the Ducati Supermoto unleashes its potential turn after turn.

Showa premium suspension
In developing the suspension of the Desmo450 SM, Ducati worked together with the Showa Road and Off-Road teams to ensure a specific setup for Supermoto use. The Ø 49 mm front fork, adjustable for compression and rebound, ensures precision and control. A light, high-performance system designed to deliver reliability and efficiency in all riding conditions.

Brembo braking system and Galfer discs
The Desmo450 SM braking system is entrusted to Brembo and developed to offer power, precision and modulation in every riding phase. At the front, the 15/19 radial master cylinder works together with a Stylema radial caliper and 310 mm [MR1] Galfer floating disc with aluminum flange. At the rear, a single-piston floating caliper is paired with a 240 mm Galfer wave disc, completing a system designed to ensure efficiency and control. The hydraulic clutch system, with dedicated master cylinder and actuator, ensures a precise and continuous action.

Metzeler Racetec SM tires and Excel rims
The Desmo450 SM mounts Metzeler Racetec SM tires, the same used in the Supermoto S1 World Championship. Compounds are selected to meet the specific needs of Supermoto riding: K2 at the front, to ensure greater support thanks to a stiffer carcass, and K1 at the rear, to maximize grip, particularly on corner exit. The wheels, measuring 16.5” at the front and 17” at the rear, adopt Excel rims and the Bartubeless system, a solution that helps contain weight to the benefit of handling and speed when changing direction.

Lightweight, resistant frame for racing
Formed of just 11 elements, the aluminim frame minimizes the number of weld joints to obtain the right balance of stiffness, lightness and reliability. A solution that contributes to the bike’s handling and the rider’s confidence during every phase of riding.

Electronics
The Desmo450 SM integrates an advanced electronics package designed to maximize control and performance on track. Ducati Traction Control specific to Supermoto use, Engine Brake Control, Power Launch and dedicated riding modes allow the rider to precisely adjust bike behavior to the riding conditions.

Customizable Riding Modes
The two standard Riding Modes allow the user to adapt behaviour of the Desmo450 SM to the conditions of use. With the Wi-Fi module and X-Link app, the rider can customize control intervention levels, save configurations, and recall those configurations when necessary, to ensure the ideal setup for every track and riding style.

Race electronics
Derived from Ducati race experience and designed to support the rider during every riding phase, the electronics on the Desmo450 SM allow bike behaviour to be adapted to suit track conditions and personal preference, maximizing control, efficiency and performance.

Throttle Response
The throttle response can be configured with two dedicated maps. The Smooth setting offers a smoother, more controlled response, while the Dynamic setting promises a more direct delivery, immediate response to fully exploit the potential of the Desmo450.

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
Developed specifically for Supermoto use, Ducati Traction Control uses advanced logic that is able to estimate effective rear wheel slip, in order to optimize traction, stability and performance even under the most variable grip conditions.

Engine Brake Control (EBC)
The Engine Brake Control is designed to optimise vehicle stability during corner entry, managing the effect of the engine brake during intense deceleration. The system can be adjusted according to two levels, allowing the rider to adapt behaviour to suit their needs.

Quick Shift (DQS)
Quick Shift allows the rider to upshift without using the clutch, for quicker, smoother gear shifting. A solution that helps maintain continuous acceleration and allows the rider to hold each gear for longer.

Ducati Launch Control (DLC)
The Launch Control system, which can be set according to three intervention levels, acts on the rev limiter to help the rider best exploit the engine power at the start. Levels 1 and 2 indicate less invasive intervention, while level 3 ensures more stable and controllable behaviour off the line. The system automatically deactivates on reaching fourth gear or when the throttle is released.

Immediate switch unit control
The Riding Modes are managed via the dedicated switch unit on the left side of the handlebar. From here, the rider can select a Riding Mode, activate or deactivate Ducati Traction Control and Quick Shift, and manage Power Launch. The five integrated LEDs provide an instant indication of the electronic control settings and Wi-Fi connection status.

New predictive maintenance
The Desmo450 SM introduces the concept of predictive maintenance, developed to monitor the wear of engine components and assess stress based on actual usage. With the Com-Link module available as an accessory, the system can adjust service intervals to the actual conditions of engine use.

X-Link app
With the Com-Link Wi-Fi module, the Desmo450 SM can be connected to a smartphone via the X-Link app, giving the rider direct access to the main configuration and monitoring functions. The rider can use the app to customize the riding modes, view the bike’s status and check servicing details, for more complete and immediate management before and after each track session.