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Desmo450 MX: Ducati’s Impressive Entry into Motocross Racing

The Ducati Desmo450 MX made its inaugural appearance in the Italian Motocross Prestige Championship last weekend. Spearheaded by former MXGP World Championship rider Alessandro Lupino, the Desmo450 MX immediately showcased its potential. Ducati is renowned for its superbikes and it stepped into the world of competitive motocross for the first time over the weekend. It has marked a significant debut in the sport.

Lupino is considered as a seasoned rider and winner of the 2021 Motocross of Nations with Team Italy. He has impressed everyone by securing pole position in the MX1-class on Saturday. He continued to demonstrate the capabilities of the Desmo450 MX by clinching victory in its first-ever competitive motocross race during the first moto on Sunday.

Despite a challenging start in the second moto, Lupino’s efforts earned him a commendable second overall position with consistent performances of 1-7 finishes throughout the day. The overall victory went to Isak Gifting, who transitioned to 450s this year after a successful stint in the MX2 World Championship. Riding a Yamaha YZ450F, Gifting showcased resilience by finishing sixth in the first moto despite a crash at the start, before claiming victory in the second race.

The race unfolded at the Circuito Internazionale Motocross Citta di Mantova, the same venue that hosted the prestigious 2021 Motocross of Nations. While Lupino narrowly missed out on the overall victory, the Desmo450 MX proved its mettle as a competitive motorcycle right from its debut. The Desmo450 MX demonstrated promising potential even in its maiden outing.

Ducati is committed to further showcasing the capabilities of the Desmo450 MX and Lupino throughout the remainder of this year’s Italian Championship. Anticipation is high for the anticipated debut of both the make and model in the MXGP World Championship in 2025.

March 19, 2024
Motocross Enthusiasts, Get Ready: Ducati’s New MX Prototype Revealed

Ducati Corse, the division responsible for Ducati’s off-road racing, has revealed two prototypes that Antonio Cairoli and Alessandro Lupino will showcase at the 2024 Campioni in Pista event. This marks Ducati’s return to motocross since the 1971 450R/T Desmo model.

The right side of the Ducati features components like a Showa shock, aluminum frame, Akrapovic exhaust system, and a neatly positioned rear brake pedal. Notably, the Beta logo on the swingarm is unrelated to Beta Motorcycles; it belongs to a tool company.

This factory race bike, more of a prototype, won’t enter production until 2025, making it Ducati’s first motocross bike since the 1971 Ducati 450R/T.

The left side of the engine reveals features such as a CNC-machined shift lever, Brembo hydraulic clutch slave unit, molded frame guards, electric starter motor, and a forged swingarm pivot. The Desmodromic valve system, designed in 1956 by Fabio Taglioni, is a noteworthy internal component.

Named Desmo450 MX, the new model sports a racing livery for competition in the Italian Motocross Pro-Prestige MX1 Championship by the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team, managed by Corrado and Marco Maddii. The aim for the debut season is to gather racing data for the Desmo450 MX’s development, set for production in the latter half of 2025.

The 2024 Ducati Corse motocross race team, managed by Corrado Maddii, includes riders Tony Cairoli and Alessandro Lupino. The team will utilize Showa forks, Excel rims, Pirelli MX32 Scorpion tires, and Mousseballs, with a Get GPS unit on the front fender.

Alessandro Lupino will participate in all Italian Championship rounds and testing programs, alongside Antonio Cairoli. The Ducati Desmo450 MX is set to debut on March 16-17 at the first round of the Italian Motocross Pro Prestige MX1 Championship.

When the production Ducati Desmo450 MX is released in 2025, it will only be available in Ducati Red, joining Honda and GasGas as the third all-red bike on the track.

Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali expressed his excitement, stating, “Today, we present the official teams for the 2024 racing season: the Ducati Lenovo Team, the Aruba.it – Racing Ducati Team, and the novelty represented by the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team.” Domenicali emphasized Ducati’s commitment to investing in its future, citing the motocross entry as an example of their unyielding will to improve and succeed.

January 23, 2024
Exciting Features of Triumph’s Latest Motocross Entry: TF 250-X

Triumph Motorcycles has introduced the 2024 Triumph TF 250-X motocross bike, a 4-stroke competition model designed in collaboration with racing champions Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes. Triumph emphasizes its commitment to delivering a winning performance with this new bike, aiming to cater to riders of all levels, from champions to amateurs. The company plans to kick off its motocross racing program in 2024.

The TF 250-X boasts a brand-new performance racing powertrain, featuring a compact and lightweight competition Single with DOHC, a forged aluminum piston, titanium valves, and a 5-speed gearbox. The engine incorporates advanced engine management and tunability, complemented by the optional MX Tune Pro app, allowing real-time user-selectable mapping, an engine sensor dashboard, and live diagnostics.

In terms of chassis, the bike sports an aluminum frame designed for optimal balance of performance, mass, and flexibility. Triumph aims to set a new benchmark for the best ‘power-to-weight’ ratio in the category, with a claimed curb weight of 229 lb. The bike offers tunability to suit different riders and styles.

For suspension, KYB components are employed, with a 48mm AOS coil fork at the front and a three-way piggyback coil rear shock at the rear. The bike features a Brembo braking system for effective stopping power and rides on DirtStar 7000 Series aluminum rims with Pirelli Scorpion MX32 mid-soft tires.

Triumph has collaborated with premium brands to offer a dedicated range of competition accessories to enhance the bike’s performance and capability. This includes an Akrapovič full titanium exhaust system, XTrig hole shot device, Athena LC-GPA launch control module, MX Tune Pro wi-fi module, performance gripper seat, seat cover, and a bodywork replacement kit.

Starting from spring 2024, specialist Triumph Off-Road/Dual Sport dealers will carry the TF 250-X, offering a comprehensive sales, service, parts, clothing, and race support experience. The network will be supported by a 24/7 parts and accessories supply system, allowing riders to select, check availability, and place orders for express delivery, standard delivery, or local Triumph off-road dealer pickup. The 2024 Triumph TF 250-X is priced at $9,995 in the Triumph Racing Yellow and Black graphics scheme, and orders are currently being accepted at Triumph’s new motocross dealers.

November 29, 2023
GasGas Sets New Standards with Upgraded 2024 Motocross Models

GasGas is all about making motocross a thrilling experience, whether you’re a casual rider or a serious racer. Our focus for 2024 is to amp up the excitement in the moto scene with a lineup of five new bikes designed to deliver top-notch performance and endless fun in the dirt. From the little powerhouse MC125 2-stroke to the champion MC450F 4-stroke MXGP winner, we have something for every type of rider.

Our GasGas motocross models are renowned for their exceptional handling, but that didn’t stop our engineers from pushing the boundaries of performance even further. Each bike now boasts a new steel frame, aluminum subframe, and swingarm, combining to enhance both sharp cornering and stable straight-line riding. This results in the ultimate fun factor for riders of all skill levels. Additionally, we’ve made starting the MC125 and MC250 2-strokes a breeze with the new electric start button, ditching the old kickstart hassle. And the performance is elevated with cutting-edge throttle body injection for crisp response and improved on-track prowess.

The heart of all our 2024 models is the new, lighter engine, generating more torque and high-revving power than ever before. These powerhouses fit snugly into new frames that have a slight backward tilt. This clever design lowers the front sprocket and centralizes the weight, producing unparalleled handling that’s the envy of motocross enthusiasts worldwide.

Let’s delve into the technical upgrades that make our 2024 models shine:

– **New Frame**: Crafted for speed stability, these frames retain their best-in-class cornering abilities while enhancing rider feedback.
– **New Aluminum Subframe**: Strong and reliable, the subframe contributes to the bike’s ergonomics and handling, ensuring a seamless riding experience.
– **New Die-cast Aluminum Swingarm**: The perfect balance of lightness and strength, offering just the right amount of flex for optimal performance.

We care about your riding experience and bike maintenance. That’s why we’ve added a new hour meter to help you stay on top of upkeep.

Ride comfort meets innovation with the WP XACT front fork, now equipped with AER technology and a HydroStop feature for smoother landings. The WP XACT rear shock is shorter and lighter yet maintains a 300mm travel, with an improved piston for enhanced comfort and performance.

The new forged triple clamps sport a more flexible steering stem for increased comfort. Our high-performance Braktec hydraulic clutch system ensures consistent and reliable performance with minimal maintenance.

Braking control is better than ever thanks to the new Braktec brakes, featuring unique GasGas brake disks and new front and rear calipers. Your safety is a priority, and that’s why we’ve included a larger bar pad on the Neken handlebars, made from durable high-strength aluminum and uniquely designed for GasGas bikes.

Our new, larger footpegs offer improved grip and stability across various conditions, ensuring your feet stay right where they need to be.

For our 2-stroke enthusiasts, we’ve introduced Throttle Body Injection (TBI) with premix, modernizing the engines for clean, powerful performance throughout the rev range. The new electronic exhaust control enhances power and durability by effectively managing exhaust port openings.

The heart of these bikes is the new engine, combining mass centralization, reduced weight, and increased power. The unified motor position on all 4-stroke models enhances overall handling consistency.

August 5, 2023