Ducati Desmo450 MX vs GPX Moto FSE 450R (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Desmo450 MXGPX Moto FSE 450R
Model year20262025
Price$11,495$6,399
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight104 kg261 kg
Seat height970 mm940 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L9.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R1980/100-21 / 100/90-18

Ducati Desmo450 MX vs GPX Moto FSE 450R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Desmo450 MX and the GPX Moto FSE 450R 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 GPX Moto FSE 450R counters with its own power figure at 261 kg. On price, the GPX Moto FSE 450R 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: