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A new collaboration between Ducati and Lego Technic has produced a compact replica of the Italian manufacturer’s motocross bike, aimed at hobbyists and younger builders. The Desmo450 MX Factory kit captures working mechanical details from Ducati’s competition design while remaining accessible for fans aged 10 and older.
What the set includes
The model contains 457 pieces and, once assembled, measures roughly 19 cm tall, 31 cm long and 11 cm wide. It reproduces several functional elements: both front and rear suspension work, and the engine’s single cylinder moves up and down as the rear wheel turns, driven by a visible chain mechanism.
Builders will also find replica Ducati Corse decals in the box, mirroring the branding used on the full-size bike. The kit supports step-by-step guidance through Lego’s Builder App, which offers interactive 3D instructions and lets users rotate the digital model to study how parts fit together.
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Where the model comes from
The toy is modelled on Ducati’s motocross project that was first unveiled in April 2025. That full-size Desmo450 MX marked the company’s entry into motocross and featured a signature Desmodromic valve system—technology more commonly associated with the brand’s MotoGP and Superbike machines.
Ducati sold the original machine in the UK for £11,245. The factory-level racing version that inspired the Lego set is reported to be due in 2027, with a UK price quoted at £10,795 and changes such as adjusted gearing and strengthened components.
How this fits in Ducati–Lego history
This release is the second joint project between the two brands. Their earlier collaboration produced the Panigale V4 R Lego Technic set in 2020, a much larger 1,603-piece model that included a working three-speed gearbox plus neutral, linked to the rear wheel.
About Lego Technic
Lego introduced the Technic line in 1982 as a successor to its 1970s Expert Builder and Technical ranges. Unlike classic Lego bricks, Technic relies on beams, axles, gears and differentials to create moving, mechanical features.
The current Technic catalogue lists about 55 models, ranging from complex replicas such as Kawasaki’s Ninja H2R—with a two-speed gearbox and an articulated four-piston engine—to simpler sets like the Yellow Motorcycle, which includes a three-piston moving engine.
Price and availability
The Desmo450 MX Factory Technic set is available now from the Lego website for £44.99.
The MCN take
For readers who spend less time riding in winter, assembling a detailed model offers a hands-on way to stay connected to motorcycling. MCN highlights the appeal of the moving components and suggests the kit could be an engaging introduction to bikes for younger enthusiasts.
