Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph TF 450-X (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Desmo450 MXTriumph TF 450-X
Model year20262026
Price$11,495$10,695
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight104 kg109 kg
Seat height970 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 80/100 - 21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 100/90 - 19

Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph TF 450-X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Desmo450 MX and the Triumph TF 450-X 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 Triumph TF 450-X counters with its own power figure at 109 kg. On price, the Triumph TF 450-X 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: