Ducati Expands Off-Road Lineup with All-New Desmo250 EDX Cross-Country Racer
Ducati continues its aggressive charge into off-road competition with the unveiling of the Desmo250 EDX, a dedicated cross-country and enduro machine built to carry Borgo Panigale’s racing DNA straight into the woods, trails, and closed-course GP circuits.
Developed directly from Ducati’s burgeoning motocross development program, the Desmo250 EDX pairs the high-revving architecture of the Desmo250 MX platform with cross-country-specific hardware, chassis calibration, and electronic rider aids.
High-Revving Desmodromic Heart
At the core of the EDX is Ducati’s 249.7cc liquid-cooled, DOHC single-cylinder powerplant featuring the brand’s signature Desmodromic valve actuation. With a rev ceiling stretching to 15,000 rpm, the engine is tuned to deliver broad, usable torque across the mid-range while retaining the explosive top-end power required for open cross-country sprints.
Peak Output: 44.5 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Peak Torque: 21 lb-ft @ 8,800 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed gearbox equipped with an up-only Quick Shift (DQS) system for clutchless full-throttle upshifts
Clutch & Final Drive: Brembo hydraulic multiplate wet clutch paired with a 13/50 final drive setup
Cross-Country Chassis & Running Gear
The Desmo250 EDX utilizes a lightweight aluminum perimeter frame developed to balance agility between the trees with stability through wide-open rhythm sections and whoops. Off-road-ready components distinguish the EDX from its pure-motocross sibling:
Suspension: Fully adjustable 49 mm Showa inverted front fork with Kashima coating (12.2 in / 310 mm travel) matched to a fully adjustable Showa piggyback rear shock (11.9 in / 301 mm travel), re-valved specifically for off-road compliance.
Fuel Range: Translucent 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) fuel tank designed for fast level checks and extended race loops.
Wheelset & Tires: Black Takasago Excel aluminum rims in a true off-road combo—21-inch front and 18-inch rear—wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid-Soft rubber.
Braking: Brembo hydraulic calipers clamping Galfer wave rotors (260 mm front / 240 mm rear).
Weight: 232 lbs (wet, without fuel).
Pricing & Availability
The Ducati Desmo250 EDX arrives with an MSRP of $10,495 USD ($13,695 CAD) through authorized Ducati Off-Road dealerships. The machine is also eligible for the Ducati Contingency Program, allowing registered racers to earn credits toward OEM parts and accessories at supported series across North America.
Desmo250 EDX - Main Standard Features
• Desmo250 single-cylinder engine, 249.7 cc
• Desmodromic four-valve DOHC distribution
• Maximum power of 44.5 hp at 12,500 rpm
• Maximum torque of 21 lb-ft at 8,800 rpm
• Five-speed gearbox with up-only Quick Shift
• Aluminum frame
• Transparent 2.25 US gal (8.5 l) fuel tank
• Fully adjustable Showa 49 mm inverted front fork with Kashima coating
• Fully adjustable Showa rear monoshock
• Front / rear wheel travel: 12.2 / 11.9 inches (310 / 301 mm)
• Wet weight without fuel: 232 lb
• Brembo braking system with Galfer discs, 260 mm front and 240 mm rear
• Takasago Excel aluminum rims, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear
• Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid-Soft tires
• Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Engine Brake Control (EBC)
• Two Riding Modes, Power Launch, and Ducati Fall Detection
• Up-only Quick Shift
• Hour meter and lithium-ion battery
• Prepared for optional Wi-Fi module and X-Link App
