John’s: 2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX + CMX Dominator 126

John Getkate’s red 2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX snowbike with a CMX 126 Dominator in the Revelstoke mountains.

BUILD OVERVIEW

Bike: 2026 Ducati Desmo450 MX

Snowbike kit: CMX 126 Dominator

Riding area: Revelstoke, British Columbia

Owner / builder: John Getkate

JOHN ON THE BUILD

• 5th build with CMX

• Low rolling resistance on track

• Super playful

• Great climbing bike

MODS AND UPGRADES

• RP Pipe

• C3 heated bars

• TrailTech Voyager Pro

MOTO365 TAKE

We’re pretty fired up about this setup. The Ducati platform is looking like a legitimate snowbike contender—strong power, competitive weight, and, let’s be honest, it looks right at home in the snow.

As more riders put real hours on the new Ducati, we’re excited to see where this platform goes. If you’ve ridden or built one, drop your take below—we’d love to hear about your experience.