Ducati Hypermotard V2, Desmo450 EDS, New DesertX and More Showcased at EICMA 2025

At EICMA 2025 in Milan, Ducati introduced the Hypermotard V2 and its V2 SP variant, marking the fourth generation of the model. The motorcycle uses the company’s 890cc L-twin engine, producing 118.3 bhp at 10,750rpm and 94 Nm of torque at 8,250rpm paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter.. This is a 5.9 bhp bump over the previous version, although torque has dropped slightly by 2 Nm.

The new Hypermotard V2 is 13kg lighter than the outgoing model, while the SP version sheds 16kg. It now employs a monocoque chassis and a double-sided swingarm, replacing the earlier trellis frame setup. The seat height remains tall at 880mm, but a lower seat and suspension kit can reduce it by 30mm.

Also on display was the Ducati Desmo450 EDS, an off-road-focused motorcycle featuring a single-cylinder engine housed in a lightweight frame. The model is equipped with long-travel suspension, spoked wheels and knobby tyres suitable for dirt riding.

It includes a high-mounted exhaust, wide handlebars with handguards and a narrow seat designed for mobility on rough terrain. A bash plate protects the underside of the engine, and the bike’s red color scheme with “450 Enduro” markings indicates its off-road intent. The motorcycle was presented on a maintenance stand bearing the Ducati logo.

Ducati also revealed the Panigale V2 MM93, a limited series developed as a training motorcycle for Marc Márquez. A similar version, the FB63, was created for Francesco Bagnaia. Both bikes feature exclusive liveries inspired by the Ducati Lenovo Team riders’ MotoGP training machines and include racing-position handlebars, forged wheels and other track-oriented equipment.

These numbered editions are based on the Panigale V2 S platform and retain the 890cc V2 engine. The MM93 version’s design is based on the “Todo Rojo” color scheme from the 2024 Barcelona post-season test.

Ducati’s display also featured the latest version of the DesertX, shown in what appears to be prototype form. The motorcycle retains its rally-inspired fairing, twin LED headlights and tall windscreen. It rides on spoked wheels with off-road tyres and features long-travel suspension for adventure and dirt use.

The bike includes a single-piece seat, handguards, a metal bash plate and a high-mounted exhaust for improved ground clearance and water-wading capability. The camouflage bodywork suggests this is a pre-production test model.