New Supermoto to launch in Septemberducati previews 2027 desmo450 sm at world ducati weekDucati is adding a new supermoto to its lineup, previewing the Desmo450 SM as part of its World Ducati Week festivities. Full details, including specifications and pricing will be released in September, with deliveries expected to begin in October for European markets.With all due respect to the brand's Hypermotard models, including the still relatively new Hypermotard V2 and Hypermotard 698 Mono, Ducati is calling the Desmo450 SM its first racing Supermotard, as it qualifies for the Supermoto World Championship's S1GP class. While the Hypermotards can compete in open classes, the Desmo450 SM is designed for the tighter, technical circuits used in the World Championship.Read More:2027 Ducati Desmo450 EDS – First Look2026 Ducati Desmo450 EDX – First Look2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX – First Look2026 Ducati Hypermotard V2 SP Review – First Ride2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Review – First RideAdvertisementAdvertisementIn fact, Ducati has already been racing in the current season on a modified Desmo450 MX with four-time World Champion Marc Reiner Schmidt and Team Unidici. Schmidt currently sits second in the championship after three rounds with 207 points, trailing KTM rider Julen Avila Cortés by just 7 points. Of course, Schmidt is riding on a racing prototype, which won't be exactly the same as the production model, but the racing effort does provide vital race-developed data for Ducati.We won't know full specifications for another couple of months, but we have a good idea of what to expect combining what we know of Ducati's other 450 models and what we observe on the pre-production model shown at WDW.ducati previews 2027 desmo450 sm at world ducati weekStyling wise, the SM shares the same bodywork as the rest of the Desmo450 range, and we can expect the frame to be a similar aluminum perimeter design made from 11 separate cast, forged and extruded elements.The engine will likewise be a similar 449.6cc Single with Desmodromic valve timing, though Ducati did confirm it has been specifically tuned for Supermoto racing. Ducati also confirms it will use a similar traction control system as the other Desmo450 models.ducati previews 2027 desmo450 sm at world ducati weekThe suspension, brakes, and wheels are where the Desmo450 SM will differ from its siblings. The SM uses a 16.5-inch front wheel with a 125/75 R420 Metzeler Racetec SM tire. Brembo supplies a radial-mound caliper, and the markings on the rotor identify it as a Galfer Floatech Road JCW. For the rear, we spot another Brembo caliper and Galfer disc and a 165/55 R17 tire. Showa provides the suspension system, but we expect a different tuning specific for supermoto racing. Both wheels are Excel Takasago rims.AdvertisementAdvertisementWe'll have more information, including vital details like pricing and U.S. availability, in September.Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here.