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Ducati has unveiled the Desmo450 EDS, the brand's first genuine enduro model. It marks Borgo Panigale's entry into the world of pure enduro, developed, the company says, with passion and technical rigor to meet the demanding requirements of modern enduro courses.
A storied superbike name stepping into pure enduro is a big move. Following the 450 motocross bike, the Desmo450 EDS is said to be built to meet competition's demanding requirements. How that road-racing engineering perspective translates onto dirt is the question. I want to check Ducati's seriousness by how it actually rides.
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Just saying it meets the demanding requirements of modern enduro courses shows they developed it seriously.
What's the difference between enduro and motocross?
Motocross is mostly on dedicated closed courses, while enduro's a discipline covering long distances over mountain roads and natural terrain — that's the difference.
Borgo Panigale going all-in on off-road has a real element of surprise, which is exactly what makes it fun.
Ducati genuinely cutting into KTM's and Husqvarna's stronghold is an interesting development.
Whether they can match the top players' polish right out of the gate on their first entry is honestly still unknown.
Ducati's first serious enduro, the Desmo450 EDS — the name itself hints it's built around the Desmo engine, which catches my interest.
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