Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Honda CB500

Choosing between the Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Honda CB500? BikeJunction is here to help! The Desmo450 MX starts at ₹ 17.24 Lakh, while the CB500 is priced at ₹ 2.75 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 offers 53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm torque. The CB500 gives 43.3 Nm torque. Apart from all this, you can pick from CB500 colour options for the 5. you will get a more extensive comparison of Ducati Desmo450 MX and Honda CB500, which will definitely clear your confusion between these two-wheelers.

Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Honda CB500 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Desmo450 MX	CB500
Price	₹ 17.24 Lakh	₹ 2.75 Lakh
Displacement	449.6 CC	501 CC
Power	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	26.6 bhp
Mileage	32 KMPL	_

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Engine

Max Power Highest power the engine/motor can produce.	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	26.6 bhp
Max Torque The highest twisting force the engine generates, which affects acceleration and pulling power.	53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm	43.3 Nm
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	N/A
Emission Type Pollution level compliance of the engine.	BS6-2.0	N/A
Engine Type Design and working of the two-wheeler's engine.	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves	N/A
Displacement Engine cylinder capacity measured in cc.	449.6	501
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	N/A
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	N/A
Valve Per Cylinder Number of valves in each engine cylinder.	4	N/A

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size	Front - 80/100 - R21, Rear - 110/90 - R19	N/A
Wheel Size	Front : 21 inch, Rear : 19 inch	N/A
Wheels Type	Spoke	Alloy
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	N/A

Brakes

Rear Brake	Disc	N/A
Front Brake	Disc	N/A
Braking Type	N/A	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Diameter	260 mm	N/A
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	N/A

Fuel

Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	N/A
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	7.2 L	N/A

Body

Body Type The overall design and shape of the bike (e.g., cruiser, sports, scooter).	Dirt Bikes	Street Bike
Drive Type How power is sent to the wheels (e.g., chain, belt, shaft).	Chain Drive	N/A
Frame The main structure holding the bike together.	Aluminium welded, with cast, forged and extruded parts	Chain Drive
Dry Weight Bike’s weight without fuel and fluids.	104.8 Kg	N/A
Seat Height Distance from the ground to the seat.	970 mm	N/A

Switches & Controls

Traction Control

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

N/A

Yes

Meter

Instrument Console The main dashboard displaying speed, fuel, engine stats, and warnings.	N/A	Semi-Digital
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in km/h or mph.	N/A	Analogue

Clutch & Gear

Clutch A device that connects and disconnects the engine from the wheels for smooth gear shifts.	Multiplate clutch with hydraulic control	N/A
Gear Box	5 Speed	N/A
Transmission The entire system that transfers engine power to the wheels (includes clutch and gearbox).	Chain Drive	Manual

Lights

Tail Light	N/A	LED
Led Tail Light Energy-efficient, bright rear light.	N/A	Yes

Shockers

Suspension Front	Showa upside down front fork 49 mm fully adjustable. Outer tube with kashima coating. wheel travel - 301 mm	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Rear	Showa mono shock, full adjustable - wheel travel - 301 mm	Dual Hydraulic Coil Spring