Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Beta RX 450 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Desmo450 MXBeta RX 450
Model year20262026
Price$11,495$2,026
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight104 kg104 kg
Seat height970 mm944 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19Dunlop Geomax MX 34 80/100-21 / Dunlop Geomax MX 34 110/90-19

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

Picking between the Ducati Desmo450 MX and the Beta RX 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Desmo450 MX brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the Beta RX 450 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: