Galfer Details the Brakes on Ducati’s Street-Legal Desmo450 EDS

Ducati's Desmo450 EDS is the company's street-legal enduro, and its brake discs come from Galfer, the Spanish brake specialist. Galfer announced the supply deal on June 11, 2026, and Ducati's U.S. spec sheet lists the same hardware: Galfer discs at both ends, squeezed by Brembo calipers.

This isn't new hardware this month. The June announcement has been making the rounds again in October trade coverage. What it gives an EDS shopper is a clear picture of the brake setup, and the Galfer part numbers to know when the original discs wear out.

Key points:

• Front: one 260 mm (10.2-inch) Galfer disc with a Brembo two-piston floating caliper.
• Rear: one 240 mm (9.4-inch) Galfer disc with a Brembo one-piston floating caliper.
• Replacement discs: Galfer names a Shark DF545HW front disc, and Shark DF546HW or grooved Wave DF546RW rear discs for the bike.
• U.S. price: Ducati's U.S. site lists the EDS at $12,995, before destination and dealer fees.

The brake setup, end to end

Ducati's U.S. Desmo450 EDS page spells out the brakes in its spec table:

1. Front brake: Galfer 260 mm single disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper.
2. Rear brake: Galfer 240 mm single disc, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper.

That's a familiar layout for a 450 enduro: one disc up front, one at the back, with a bigger disc and more caliper pistons doing the heavy work at the front.

"Floating" here describes the caliper. It's mounted so it can slide a little on its pins and center itself over the disc, which is the normal design on off-road bikes. Ducati's table doesn't name the brake pads.

What Galfer says the discs do

Galfer's June 11 announcement says Ducati picked its discs for an immediate, controllable braking response. It also says they resist warping and brake fade in competitive enduro riding, and that they shed heat consistently.

Those are Galfer's claims. The linked company pages provide no stopping distances or independent test results, and a disc's size doesn't prove a safety gain on its own. How the brakes actually feel will come down to pads, setup and the rider's own testing.

Galfer also says it already supplies the discs on Ducati's Desmo450 MX and Desmo250 MX motocross bikes. The EDS rounds out that off-road range.

Replacement discs to know

Enduro discs take a beating from rocks, ruts and grit, so the part numbers are worth saving. Galfer lists these options for the EDS:

• Front: Shark DF545HW
• Rear: Shark DF546HW
• Rear, grooved: Wave DF546RW

Shark and Wave are Galfer's names for two disc patterns. The fitment comes from Galfer's own announcement, not from a Ducati parts list. Ask your dealer to confirm the match against your VIN before you order, and check whether a non-Ducati part affects anything under warranty.

The rest of the bike, briefly

The brakes sit on a fairly serious enduro machine. From Ducati's U.S. spec table:

• Engine: 449.6 cc Desmodromic single, 42 hp at 6,750 rpm and 33 lb-ft at 5,750 rpm
• Weight: 264 lb wet without fuel
• Seat height: 38.2 inches
• Fuel: 2.2 U.S. gallons
• Suspension: fully adjustable Showa, with a 49 mm fork; 12.2 in front / 11.9 in rear of wheel travel
• Street equipment: LED headlight and taillight, LCD dash, lithium-ion battery
• Electronics: Ducati Fall Detection is listed as safety equipment, and the gearbox has an up-only quickshifter. Traction control, engine-brake control, riding modes and a map selector appear under "ready for," next to a Wi-Fi module and Ducati's X-Link app. Ask the dealer which of those work out of the crate.

Two lines in the spec sheet stand out for anyone buying this as a road-and-trail bike. The first is the warranty: 6 months or 40 hours of use.

The second is the service schedule: oil and filter every 1,500 miles, a valve-clearance check every 3,000 miles and a main engine service at 7,000 miles. That's close to dirt-bike maintenance, not street-bike maintenance, so budget for it.

Price and getting one in the U.S.

Ducati's U.S. site shows the EDS at $12,995. Destination, setup and dealer fees are extra. The page invites riders to request information and pre-order through Ducati's off-road dealer network, and its dealer finder has an "offroad" filter.

Ducati hasn't said on that page when U.S. deliveries start or how many bikes dealers will get. If you're shopping, ask a dealer for an out-the-door price and an actual arrival date.

Insuring a street-legal enduro

For public-road use, check your state's registration and insurance requirements for the EDS. Most states require a minimum amount of motorcycle liability coverage; confirm the requirements that apply where you'll ride.

A few things to raise with your insurer before the bike arrives:

• Off-road use: ask whether your policy covers the bike on trails and private land, not only on the street.
• Aftermarket parts: if you add parts such as upgraded discs or protection, ask how the policy handles them. Some policies limit accessory coverage unless you list the parts.
• Value: a $12,995 bike with dealer fees is worth enough that comprehensive and collision coverage may make sense, especially if it's financed.

Coverage and eligibility vary by insurer and state, so get the answers in writing before you sign.