Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory vs KTM 450 SX-F

Choosing between the Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory vs KTM 450 SX-F? BikeJunction is here to help! The Desmo450 MX Factory starts at ₹ 21.26 Lakh, while the 450 SX-F is priced at ₹ 10.25 Lakh (ex-showroom). You can easily compare all the required parameters for your new two-wheeler. These two-wheelers have powerful motors with good performance. Among them, the Desmo450 MX Factory offers 53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm torque. The 450 SX-F gives 74 Nm @ 9500 rpm torque. Apart from all this, you can pick from 1 colour options for the Desmo450 MX Factory and 1 for the 450 SX-F. you will get a more extensive comparison of Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory and KTM 450 SX-F, which will definitely clear your confusion between these two-wheelers.

Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory vs KTM 450 SX-F Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Desmo450 MX Factory	450 SX-F
Price	₹ 21.26 Lakh	₹ 10.25 Lakh
Displacement	449.6 CC	449.9 CC
Power	64.38 bhp @ 9400 rpm	62.1 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed	_	197 kmph

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Engine

Max Power Highest power the engine/motor can produce.	64.38 bhp @ 9400 rpm	62.1 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque The highest twisting force the engine generates, which affects acceleration and pulling power.	53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm	74 Nm @ 9500 rpm
Battery Type	N/A	Lithium Ion
Compression Ratio Compression ratio is how much the engine squeezes air-fuel before ignition. Higher ratios mean more power; lower ratios improve durability.	13.5:1	13.1:1
Cooling System Method used to prevent engine overheating.	N/A	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type Design and working of the two-wheeler's engine.	single Cylinder, desmodromic Timing System 4 Valves DoHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi dry Sump	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement Engine cylinder capacity measured in cc.	449.6	449.9
Bore Bore is the diameter of a bike’s engine cylinder. A larger bore allows more fuel-air mix, increasing power and speed.	96 mm	95 mm
No Of Cylinders	1	N/A
Stroke Stroke is the piston’s movement inside the engine cylinder. Longer strokes give more torque, shorter strokes give more speed and higher RPM.	62.1 mm	63.4 mm
Valve Per Cylinder Number of valves in each engine cylinder.	4	N/A

Speed

Top Speed

N/A

197 Km/h

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size	N/A	Front : 80/100 - 21, Rear : 110/90-19
Wheels Type	Spoke	N/A
Tubeless Tyre A tyre without an inner tube, reducing puncture risks and maintaining air longer.	N/A	Tubed
Wheelbase The distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel, affecting stability, handling, and riding comfort.	1494 mm	1493 mm

Brakes

Rear Brake	N/A	Disc
Front Brake	N/A	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	N/A	260 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	N/A	220 mm

Fuel

Fuel Supply	Keihin Injector, Mikuni Throttle Body	N/A
Fuel Type	Petrol	N/A

Body

Frame The main structure holding the bike together.	Chain Drive	Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4
Ground Clearance Distance between the bike’s lowest part and the ground.	N/A	343 mm
Kerb Weight Bike’s weight with fuel and fluids.	104 Kg	107 Kg
Seat Height Distance from the ground to the seat.	970 mm	958 mm

Switches & Controls

Traction Control

A system that prevents wheel slip by adjusting power during acceleration on slippery surfaces.

N/A

Yes

Clutch & Gear

Clutch A device that connects and disconnects the engine from the wheels for smooth gear shifts.	Wet Multiplate	Wet multi-disc DDS-clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Gear Box	5 Speed	5 Speed

Battery

Battery Capacity

Total energy the battery can store.

N/A

12.8V 2Ah

Shockers

Suspension Front	Showa upside-down fully adjustable front fork	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Suspension Rear	Showa Mono-shock fully adjustable	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage