Ducati Desmo450 MX vs KTM 50 SX

Choosing between the Ducati Desmo450 MX vs KTM 50 SX? BikeJunction is here to help! The Desmo450 MX starts at ₹ 17.24 Lakh, while the 50 SX is priced at ₹ 4.75 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 50 SX gives 5.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm torque. Apart from all this, you can pick from 50 SX colour options for the 1. you will get a more extensive comparison of Ducati Desmo450 MX and KTM 50 SX, which will definitely clear your confusion between these two-wheelers.

Ducati Desmo450 MX vs KTM 50 SX Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Desmo450 MX	50 SX
Price	₹ 17.24 Lakh	₹ 4.75 Lakh
Displacement	449.6 CC	499 CC
Power	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	5.3 bhp @ 11500 rpm
Mileage	32 KMPL	29 KMPL

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Engine

Max Power Highest power the engine/motor can produce.	62.62 bhp @ 9400 rpm	5.3 bhp @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque The highest twisting force the engine generates, which affects acceleration and pulling power.	53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm	5.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
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
Cooling System Method used to prevent engine overheating.	N/A	Liquid cooling
Emission Type Pollution level compliance of the engine.	BS6-2.0	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type Design and working of the two-wheeler's engine.	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves	Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement Engine cylinder capacity measured in cc.	449.6	49.9
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	39.5 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	40.7 mm
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	Front : 60/100 x 12, Rear : 2.75 x 10
Wheel Size	Front : 21 inch, Rear : 19 inch	Front : 12 inch, Rear : 10 inch
Wheels Type	Spoke	N/A
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	1026 mm

Brakes

Abs (Anti-locking Braking System) Prevents wheel locking during hard braking, improving control and safety.	N/A	null
Front Brake Diameter	260 mm	160 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	10 mm

Fuel

Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	N/A
Fuel Type	Petrol	N/A
Fuel Capacity	7.2 L	2.3 L

Body

Body Type The overall design and shape of the bike (e.g., cruiser, sports, scooter).	Dirt Bikes	N/A
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	Central double-cradle-type frame
Dry Weight Bike’s weight without fuel and fluids.	104.8 Kg	N/A
Ground Clearance Distance between the bike’s lowest part and the ground.	N/A	233 mm
Kerb Weight Bike’s weight with fuel and fluids.	N/A	45 Kg
Seat Height Distance from the ground to the seat.	970 mm	653 mm

Switches & Controls

Starting

The method to start the bike (e.g., electric start, kick start, or both).

N/A

Kick Start

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	N/A

Shockers

Suspension Front	Showa upside down front fork 49 mm fully adjustable. Outer tube with kashima coating. wheel travel - 301 mm	XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm
Suspension Rear	Showa mono shock, full adjustable - wheel travel - 301 mm	XACT WP mono shock