Ducati Desmo450 EDX vs Honda CRF450L (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Desmo450 EDXstacks up against the Honda CRF450L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Desmo450 EDXHonda CRF450L
Model year20262026
Price$12,495$10,499
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower41 hp
Torque32 Nm
Weight107 kg131 kg
Seat height970 mm940 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L7.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain6-speed manual
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 260mm disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 240mm disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 110/100 R1880/100-21 front, 120/80-18 rear

Ducati Desmo450 EDX vs Honda CRF450L — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Desmo450 EDX and the Honda CRF450L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Desmo450 EDX brings its published horsepower in a 107 kg package, while the Honda CRF450L counters with 41 hp at 131 kg. On price, the Honda CRF450L 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: