Beta RX 450 vs Ducati Desmo450 MX (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta RX 450stacks up against the Ducati Desmo450 MX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta RX 450Ducati Desmo450 MX
Model year20262026
Price$2,026$11,495
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight104 kg104 kg
Seat height944 mm970 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop Geomax MX 34 80/100-21 / Dunlop Geomax MX 34 110/90-19Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19

Beta RX 450 vs Ducati Desmo450 MX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta RX 450 and the Ducati Desmo450 MX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta RX 450 brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the Ducati Desmo450 MX counters with its own power figure at 104 kg. On price, the Beta RX 450 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: