Ducati Desert X vs Ducati Desmo 450 MX

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Ducati Desert X	Ducati Desmo 450 MX
Oil change	9,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	18,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	n/a
Chain	9,000 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	48 mo	24 mo

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desert X or the Ducati Desmo 450 MX?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.