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The Ducati Desmo450 EDS is the brand's first-ever enduro motorcycle, developed from the Desmo450 MX. Built around a 449.6cc single-cylinder engine with Ducati's signature Desmodromic valve timing, the EDS has been comprehensively retuned for enduro use with a smaller throttle body, revised camshafts, a lower compression piston and a heavier flywheel to deliver a smoother, more progressive power delivery than the MX. The aluminium twin-spar frame is derived from the motocross bike but with modified engine mounts, and the bike weighs 110.5kg with the racing kit.

Suspension is handled by a fully adjustable 49mm Showa USD fork with 310mm of travel – developed specifically for enduro use and tuned with softer springs than the MX – and a fully adjustable Showa monoshock with 301mm of travel at the rear. Braking comes from Brembo with Galfer discs measuring 260mm front and 240mm rear, and the bike runs Metzeler Six Days Extreme tyres on 21/18-inch Takasago Excel aluminium rims with Alpina spokes. An optional Ducati Performance racing kit adds a segment-first traction control system, launch control, engine brake control and a quickshifter.