Ducati is set to launch the new Desmo 450 MX at UK dealerships, with a retail price of £11,245. The model will be available through Ducati Cambridge, Ducati Leeds, Ducati Preston, Ducati North London, Chris Walker Motorcycles, GT Motorcycles and Millsport Motorcycles. All these dealerships are currently undergoing technical training and an assessment process focused exclusively on the new model.
For this season, Ducati is introducing the new Ducati MX Experience in collaboration with Barry Johnson, a well known figure in the motocross industry. Johnson, who has organised schools for various brands over the past 20 years, will kick off the Ducati MX Experience from July to November at various local sites. Bookings will open soon on www.ducati.com.
This initiative marks the first step in Ducati’s evolution within motocross. Following a successful season in the Italian Prestige MX1 national championship, Ducati is officially entering the Motocross World Championship for the first time. The MXGP 2025 operation will be managed by the new Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team, which features riders Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini.
The Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team will continue its development of the Ducati MX Project, focusing on the new Desmo 250 MX prototype that will participate in the Italian MX2 Championship. Factory rider Alessandro Lupino will collaborate with motocross legend Antonio Cairoli to establish the best foundation for the future production version of the 250 MX.