Upon arriving in the motocross market for the first time ever, a large amount of attention is on decorated Italian marque Ducati and its spectacular new Desmo450 MX entry. But does Borgo Panigale’s first attempt in moto actually meet expectations and can the production model prove as capable as the brand’s already-competitive factory MXGP masterpiece? You’re about to find out in Overview following our first ride at the 2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX international press launch.