Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory vs Ducati Desmo450 MX (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factorystacks up against the Ducati Desmo450 MX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco Motorcycles SEF 450 FactoryDucati Desmo450 MX
Model year20262026
Price$13,390$11,495
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight104 kg
Seat height950 mm970 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 80/100 R21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft 110/90 R19

Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory vs Ducati Desmo450 MX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory and the Ducati Desmo450 MX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati Desmo450 MX counters with its own power figure at 104 kg. On price, the Ducati Desmo450 MX 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: