Ducati Claims V2R Triple: Overall, Over 30 Pro, and Open Amateur on Desmo450 EDX

A September 1, 2026 Ducati North America press push framed Vegas to Reno as a platform proof-point for the Desmo450 EDX: three class wins on the same new off-road Ducati family.

Per that coverage and related wires: Hero Racing took the overall (Ciaran Naran’s crew — full race narrative in our BITD results piece); Team Fohse won Over 30 Pro (Jordan Graham et al.); Marley Racing won Open Amateur.

Why a separate post? U.S. dual-sport and desert readers evaluating a new OEM dirt platform need the credibility angle without re-reading the 505-mile race report. This is not a dyno review and not a street-legal dual-sport verdict.

Complementary tire note from race week: Pirelli said the Hero Racing Ducati ran a Scorpion XC Mid Hard 80/100-21 front and Scorpion Rally Race 140/80-18 rear for the reverse V2R — listed here as a fitment fact, not a tire ranking.

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