LAISADesmo450 MX 2026 - Mud
Tuned for MSC Ballenstedt - adds: hardpack, jumps, hilly
Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Mud - MSC Ballenstedt
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There is nothing to change here: the values below come from a released reference and are used as they are - so there is no factory value for them to deviate from.
Key values- Shock: Sag105 mmno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Shock: Low-speed compression13 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Shock: Rebound9 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Fork: Compression11 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Fork: Rebound10 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
16 confirmed settings available.
Released reference setup, confirmed by an expert · Well documented
Referenced (not linked):- Ducati Desmo450 MX Owner's Manual EN 2026 ED02 (fork/shock adjustment tables p.76-79, sag/preload p.79, technical data p.17) - downloads.ctfassets.net/.../OM_-_Desmo450_MX_-_EN_-_26_-_ED02.pdf (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026
A starting point to verify on the bike - not a safety guarantee. Change one thing at a time and check on track. How LAISA derives this →
All technical values
Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.
| BrakeBrembo Hydraulic Disc Brakes (260/220 mm) | ||
| ChainOEM Chain | ||
| Chain length | 116 links | verified |
| ChassisOEM Aluminium Perimeter Frame (Desmo450) | ||
| Fork height in clampsmm stanchion above steering head (manual 'standard value 5 mm'); unit pinned to mm via per-bike override 2026-07-10 | 5 mm | verified |
| ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch | ||
| ECUOEM Engine Management | ||
| ForkShowa 49 mm Coil-Spring Fork | ||
| Compressionclicks out from fully closed | 11 clicks | verified |
| Reboundclicks out from fully closed | 10 clicks | verified |
| Spring rate | 5 N/mm | OEM |
| HandlebarOEM Handlebar | ||
| ShockShowa MX Monoshock | ||
| Sagloaded, rider in gear | 105 mm - 115 | verified |
| Static sagwithout load | 35 mm - 45 | verified |
| High-speed compressionturns out from fully closed (range 4 turns) | 2.5 turns | verified |
| Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed | 13 clicks | verified |
| Preloadspring preload mm from fully uncompressed spring (range 5-20 mm) | 8.3 mm | verified |
| Reboundclicks out from fully closed | 9 clicks | verified |
| Spring rate | 46 N/mm | verified |
| SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm | ||
| TirePirelli Scorpion MX32 | ||
| Front tire pressure | 1 bar (14.5 psi) | verified |
| Rear tire pressure | 1 bar (14.5 psi) | verified |
| TransmissionOEM Final Drive | ||
| Front sprocket | 13 teeth | verified |
| Rear sprocket | 49 teeth | verified |
After the ride
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About this baseline
For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Mud baseline for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 at MSC Ballenstedt shifts none of the 16 computed settings away from the OEM standard. Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 15 verified reference setups.
Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.
No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good Mud setup for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026?
For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Mud baseline for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 at MSC Ballenstedt shifts none of the 16 computed settings away from the OEM standard.
How much race sag for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026?
As a starting point, 105 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.
What tire pressure for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 in Mud conditions?
As a starting point: 1 bar front, 1 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.
What gearing (sprockets) does the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 run?
As a starting point, 13 teeth front / 49 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.
Are these values safe to ride?
Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.
Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.