Ducati Desmo 450 EDX vs Ducati Monster

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 EDX Ducati Monster
Oil change n/a 9,000 mi
Valve service n/a 27,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 27,000 mi
Chain n/a 9,000 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 EDX or the Ducati Monster?

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