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Ducati Desmo450 EDS: Brand's First-Ever Street-Legal Enduro Launches Summer 2026 at £11,245

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Ducati has unveiled its first-ever street-legal enduro motorcycle, the "Desmo450 EDS." It features a 449cc single producing 42hp, an MX-derived aluminum frame, dedicated Showa suspension, and a 21-inch front wheel, and will launch in the UK at £11,245 in the summer of 2026.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Ducati's DNA, tuning it to prioritize torque over high revs is surprising, but thinking it through from corner entry to exit, it's the right call. Low-speed torque is everything in enduro. 42hp isn't a flashy number, but the setup ought to convey the throttle feel accurately right to your fingertips. Looking forward to the summer launch.