Ducati Desmo450 EDX vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Desmo450 EDXstacks up against the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Desmo450 EDX | Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $12,495 | $13,390 |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Weight | 107 kg | — |
| Seat height | 970 mm | 950 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.0 L | 9.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 5 speed, Chain | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Pirelli® Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 110/100 R18 | Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 |
Ducati Desmo450 EDX vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Desmo450 EDX and the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory 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 Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory counters with its own power figure. On price, the Ducati Desmo450 EDX 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:

