- The Ducati Desmo450 MX will be on display to the public for the first time in Australia at the prestigious Manjimup 15,000
- The Manjimup 15,000 will be held on Sunday 1st June at Cosy Creek, 300km south of Perth, Western Australia.
- The Desmo450 MX is the very first motocross bike to be offered by the Borgo Panigale factory and is available for order right now.
Sydney, (Australia), Friday 16th May 2025 – Ducati Australia is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Desmo450 MX will make its first public appearance at the renowned Manjimup 15,000 motocross event on Sunday, 1 June 2025.
A specially air-freighted unit of the Desmo450 MX will be presented by Ducati Perth, offering Australian motocross fans an exclusive opportunity to experience Ducati’s latest innovation in off-road motorcycle engineering. This revolutionary, race-ready production model represents Ducati’s official entry into the motocross segment.
The Desmo450 MX features hallmark Ducati design elements, most notably an eleven-piece aluminium perimeter frame weighing less than nine kilograms. Developed in collaboration with Ducati Corse, the motorcycle brings Desmodromic valve timing technology to motocross, alongside cutting-edge electronic features. These include a bespoke traction control system and customisable riding modes, managed via the Ducati X-Link app that can be added as an accessory.
The unveiling at the Manjimup 15,000—a globally respected event that attracts Australia’s top motocross athletes and international competitors—underscores the significance of this launch. Set against the demanding 2.1-kilometre Cosy Creek MX Circuit, known for its sweeping jumps and technical sandy sections, the event has been a mainstay of the Australian motocross calendar since 1980.
Sergi Canovas, Managing Director of Ducati Australia and New Zealand, expressed his enthusiasm for this milestone, stating “The arrival of the Desmo450 MX marks a significant new chapter for Ducati in Australia. Witnessing the bike firsthand, one can immediately appreciate the passion and race-bred philosophy behind its development. Debuting the Desmo450 MX at an event as iconic as the Manjimup 15,000 is a fitting tribute to both the motorcycle and the motocross community. We are proud to share this moment with Australian fans.”
The Ducati Desmo450 MX is now available for order through selected Ducati dealerships. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2025, with a recommended retail price of $16,300 AUD.