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Desmo450 MX 2026

Track: Msc Nursch

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Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Msc Nursch

Set this first

For this profile the bike stays on its stock values. There is nothing to change - check the values below against the bike.

Key values

16 confirmed settings available.

Source

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: 29 Jul 2026

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.

16 confirmed values
BrakeBrembo Hydraulic Disc Brakes (260/220 mm)
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length116 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium Perimeter Frame (Desmo450)
Fork height in clampstube protrusion above top clamp5 mmOEM
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkShowa 49 mm Coil-Spring Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicksOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed10 clicksOEM
Spring rate5 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockShowa MX Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear110 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load40 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed2.5 turnsOEM
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed13 clicksOEM
Preload8 mmOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed9 clicksOEM
Spring rate46 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TirePirelli Scorpion MX32
Front tire pressure1 bar (14.5 psi)OEM
Rear tire pressure1 bar (14.5 psi)OEM
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket13 teethOEM
Rear sprocket49 teethOEM

After the ride

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About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the baseline for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026 at Msc Nursch shifts none of the 16 computed settings away from the OEM standard. All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.

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.

Next steps

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Upgrades that fit

Optional aftermarket parts for this bike - the setup above comes first, these are next.

Tirelikely fit
Bridgestone Bridgestone M203 ( 70/100-17 TT 40M M/C, NHS, Vorderrad )
Exhaustlikely fit
Akrapovic Evolution Line
Shocklikely fit
SPV2 Factory Shock Upgrade
Forklikely fit
SPV2 Factory Fork Upgrade
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Setups for this bike

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Reference setups

Verified factory and expert setups.
ReferenceOEM Factory Baseline - Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026AI
SandClayMudRaceTrainingHardpack
Chain length116 links
Compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicks
Fork height in clampsmm stanchion above steering head (manual 'standard value 5 mm'); unit pinned to mm via per-bike override 2026-07-105 Ring
Reboundclicks out from fully closed10 clicks
Front sprocket13 teeth
Rear sprocket49 teeth
Sagloaded, rider in gear105–115 mm
Static sagwithout load35–45 mm
High-speed compressionturns out from fully closed (range 4 turns)2.5 clicks
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed13 clicks
Preloadspring preload mm from fully uncompressed spring (range 5-20 mm)8.3 mm
Reboundclicks out from fully closed9 clicks
Spring rate46 N/mm
Front tire pressure1–1.2 bar
Rear tire pressure1–1.2 bar

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Frequently asked questions

How much race sag for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026?

As a starting point, 110 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure is recommended for the Ducati Desmo450 MX 2026?

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.

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