Ducati Desmo450 MX vs KTM 450 XCF-W (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Desmo450 MXstacks up against the KTM 450 XCF-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Desmo450 MX | KTM 450 XCF-W |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Price | $11,495 | $11,649 |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Weight | 104 kg | 106 kg |
| Seat height | 970 mm | 38 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.0 L | 2.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 5 speed, Chain | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc |
| Tires | Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19 | 1.6-21 / 2.15-18 |
Ducati Desmo450 MX vs KTM 450 XCF-W — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Desmo450 MX and the KTM 450 XCF-W 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 KTM 450 XCF-W counters with its own power figure at 106 kg. On price, the Ducati Desmo450 MX 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: