KTM SX 450 F vs Ducati Desmo450 EDX (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 450 FDucati Desmo450 EDX
Model year20262026
Price$11,649$12,495
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight102 kg107 kg
Seat height958 mm970 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62MPirelli® Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion XC Mid-Soft 110/100 R18

KTM SX 450 F vs Ducati Desmo450 EDX — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 450 F and the Ducati Desmo450 EDX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 450 F brings its published horsepower in a 102 kg package, while the Ducati Desmo450 EDX counters with its own power figure at 107 kg. On price, the KTM SX 450 F 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: