Galfer supplies the brake discs on the new Ducati Desmo450 EDS, with rotors measuring 260 mm (10.2 inches) at the front and 240 mm (9.4 inches) at the rear, both engineered specifically for off-road use. The selection extends a partnership that already covers the Desmo450 MX and Desmo250 MX motocross models, and Galfer says it confirms Ducati’s confidence in the brand for its new generation of enduro motorcycles.
Highlights
- Galfer brake discs equip the new Ducati Desmo450 EDS, measuring 260 mm (10.2 inches) at the front and 240 mm (9.4 inches) at the rear.
- The selection follows Galfer’s role on Ducati’s Desmo450 MX and Desmo250 MX motocross models.
- Galfer reports the discs resist deformation and brake fade under competitive enduro conditions while delivering consistent heat dissipation.
- Aftermarket options for the model include the Shark DF545HW front disc and the Shark DF546HW and Wave DF546RW rear discs.
How Are the Desmo450 EDS Brake Discs Engineered?
The discs were developed specifically for off-road use. According to Galfer, they are designed to deliver immediate, controllable braking response with resistance to deformation and brake fade under the demands of competitive enduro riding.
The company also points to the disc design’s consistent heat dissipation and progressive braking performance, which it says allows riders to maintain control and precision across variable and highly technical terrain — conditions that define enduro, where routes cover long distances and unpredictable surfaces.
A Deepening Ducati Off-Road Partnership
The Desmo450 EDS marks another step in Galfer’s role within Ducati’s off-road program. The Spanish brake specialist already supplies the Ducati Factory MX Team’s Desmo450 MX machines in MXGP competition, and its Shark discs ran on the same platform in the model’s American Supercross debut earlier this year.
Galfer describes its continued presence as part of Ducati’s strategy of assembling a technical ecosystem around its off-road lineup, with each component selected for control, performance, and reliability. The company attributes its disc technology to ongoing motorsport development and research into materials and thermal management.
Which Aftermarket Galfer Discs Fit the Desmo450 EDS?
For riders seeking replacement or upgrade options, Galfer already offers an aftermarket range for the model:
- Shark DF545HW — front brake disc
- Shark DF546HW — rear brake disc
- Wave DF546RW — grooved rear brake disc
With the Desmo450 EDS, Ducati expands its off-road range while continuing to work with established technology partners, and Galfer says the goal is to carry that competition-derived standard into the enduro segment.
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