How many pieces are in the Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle?

Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle contains 457 pieces.

What age is the Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle released?

Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle was released in 2026.

LEGO Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle set 42238

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🏛 Technic

Set #42238

Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle

Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle (42238) brings the raw energy of motocross racing straight to the LEGO Technic lineup.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Intermediate build Perfect for teens, young builders stepping into Technic, and dirt bike fans
Build: 457 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 10.9¢ per piece
Availability: Current release

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 7 ratings

Fans love the inclusion of working suspension and the authentic dirt bike look at an accessible price point, though some wish the gear assembly was a bit more complex.

$49.99

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📝 Our Take

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Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle (42238) brings the raw energy of motocross racing straight to the LEGO Technic lineup. Capturing Ducati's aggressive racing aesthetic at a compact scale, this set packs authentic mechanical functions into an affordable, action-ready package.

This set is perfect for young motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of mechanical builds. With 457 pieces, it offers an engaging afternoon project that teaches real-world mechanics through working steering, suspension, and a chain-driven cylinder engine.

Skip this if you are looking for a massive, complex Technic flagship model. If you want advanced gearboxes and multi-speed transmissions, you'll want to look at larger Technic super-bikes instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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457

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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19cm × 31cm × 11cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Working front and rear suspension that handles bumps with ease
Chain-driven cylinder engine connected to the rear axle
Functional steering utilizing the large handlebars
Authentic Ducati factory livery and aggressive motocross stance

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

As a mid-priced licensed Technic vehicle, the Ducati Desmo450 MX occupies a sweet spot for gift-givers and casual collectors. At a $49.99 MSRP for 457 pieces, the value proposition is solid out of the box, making it an accessible pickup for motorcycle fans who might not want to splurge on the larger LEGO Technic superbikes. Looking ahead to its retirement window, smaller licensed vehicle sets often enjoy steady post-retirement appreciation from motorcycle enthusiasts and completionist Technic collectors. While it won't yield massive high-tier returns like a UCS Star Wars set, it should experience steady, reliable growth on the secondary market.

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Compared to massive Technic superbikes like the BMW M 1000 RR, this motocross model is much more approachable in price and piece count while still packing in core mechanical features like suspension and a working chain drive.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 457
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 109 unique parts, 457 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 10197 2× Black

Technic Shock Abs...

Part #: 111054c02 1× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 11214 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 11478 4× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11946 3× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11946 2× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11946 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11947 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11947 2× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11947 3× Black

Tyre 100.6 x 22 M...

Part #: 11957 2× Black

Technic Link, Rei...

Part #: 14696 43× Pearl Gold

Large Figure Limb...

Part #: 15362 1× Red

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 1762 1× Dark Tan

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 2× Black

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 1× Red

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2387 2× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2389 2× Black

Part #: 2431 1× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 24316 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Tread Att...

Part #: 24375 1× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 2477 1× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 25214 1× Flat Silver

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 2825 1× Red

Technic Engine Pi...

Part #: 2851 1× Yellow

Technic Engine Co...

Part #: 2852 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Engine Cr...

Part #: 2853 2× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 28802 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 3167 3× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 8× Red

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32063 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 1× Yellow

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 11× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 1× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32348 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 7× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 1× Red

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 3× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32557 3× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 2× Dark Tan

Plant, Leaf 2 x 6...

Part #: 3565 1× Red

Technic Gear 40 T...

Part #: 3649 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 1× Yellow

Part #: 40490 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 42195 1× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 42924 39× Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 16× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 1× Red

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 4450 6× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 44874 1× Black

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 16× Yellow

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 45677 1× Black

Technic Axle 8 wi...

Part #: 55013 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 5713 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 4× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 5× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 60484 1× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 60484 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 57× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Dark Tan

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 2× Pearl Gold

Part #: 65151c02 2× Pearl Gold

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 65304 2× Red

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 65304 7× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 4× Black

Brake Disc 6 x 6

Part #: 65416 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65487 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65487 3× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65487 2× Yellow

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65489 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Engine Cy...

Part #: 6608 1× Trans-Clear

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6629 2× Black

Tile 2 x 6

Part #: 69729 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 69819 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 69819 1× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 69819 3× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 71682 2× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 71708 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 71752 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 7244 4× Black

Technic Link 1 x ...

Part #: 7684 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 14 T...

Part #: 7785 1× White

Technic Axle with...

Part #: 7791 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 7835 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c09 1× Flat Silver

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c12 1× Flat Silver

Technic Panel Tri...

Part #: 80274 1× Black

Technic Panel Tri...

Part #: 80278 1× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 80286 1× Dark Tan

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 87407 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 75 x 17 Mot...

Part #: 88517 2× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 16× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 89679 2× Red

Technic Gear 16 T...

Part #: 94925 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Dark Tan

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0208 1× Trans-Clear

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10117272 1× [No Color/Any Color]

A fantastic parts pack for Technic builders, featuring a generous assortment of friction pins, beams, and an impressive 43 reinforced pearl gold links ideal for custom mechanical chain builds.