[nalla57]

​ Got an email from Ducati about new updates to the V4 software. The constant work done by Ducati research and development and customer services has the specific objective of delivering cutting-edge motorcycles. We are pleased to inform you that from January a free update will be available to further improve vehicle comfort, Infotainment system and user interface (HMI) of your Multistrada V4 S. To take advantage of these new features, simply update the motorcycle software at your official dealer and download or update the Ducati Connect and Sygic Navigator apps on your personal device. New semi-automatic Minimum Preload function It allows you to set the rear shock absorber preload to the minimum (from the handlebar lock), reducing the height of the vehicle to make it easier to put your feet on the ground during city use. Easier management of heated handgrips The activation and adjustment of handgrip heating will be possible by simply using only the dedicated button on the right-hand switch. It will no longer be necessary to access the dedicated menu using the joystick on the left-hand switch. Connection with Ducati Connect active up to 20 minutes after key-off When the bike is turned off, a dedicated indication will appear on the instrument panel, inviting you to press the joystick if you want to keep the connection active: in this way, when restarting after a short stop, Ducati Connect will be immediately available without any waiting time. Music and navigation audio volume In addition to acting directly on the smartphone system audio via the switch joystick, it will also display the level set on the instrument panel. Call management during navigation mirroring In the event of an outgoing call made by Ducati Connect, it will be possible to go back or to go to the navigation screen of the bike. Phone and Music Player feature This feature will also be available in Enduro and Sport riding modes. As soon as the new free features for your bike are available, we will inform you so that you can make an appointment with your official dealer and upgrade your Multistrada. To receive notifications about updates for your bike in real time on your smartphone, download the MyDucati App or check that you have the latest version available and that push notifications are enabled.

 

[Nastybutler]

Fixes some of my big gripes about the software, and adds in the lowered mounting feature which is unexpected, but nice. VAG's influence is paying off.

 

[puchika]

How does the minimum preload function work?

 

[Nastybutler]

How does the minimum preload function work?

I'm wondering that myself. From the wording it sounds like if you put the bars at full lock, you can then select something to lower it, maybe? After than I'm not sure if it automatically goes back to normal, or what.

 

[puchika]

The handlebar lock isn't clear, right? I was thinking is it maybe like what the Harley Pan-Am can do and set suspension so it's at its lowest when you're stopped?

 

[tngarren]

It allows you to set the rear shock absorber preload to the minimum (from the handlebar lock), reducing the height of the vehicle to make it easier to put your feet on the ground during city use.

LOL. Never imagined Bologna taking ideas from Milwaukee.

 

[Yossarian]

Yes, but it's not clear what's meant by "from the handlebar lock"

 

[puchika]

Not knowing for sure, but I'm thinking that you have to be stopped and the handlebars all the way to the left or right to change the setting. Maybe because this isn't a setting they want people changing while moving.

 

[AXSPwr]

It allows you to set the rear shock absorber preload to the minimum (from the handlebar lock), reducing the height of the vehicle to make it easier to put your feet on the ground during city use.

LOL. Never imagined Bologna taking ideas from Milwaukee.

If I'm reading that right, what they've done is a sort of bastardized version of the HD solution; instead of being a dynamic, vehicle speed sensitive system, it just gives you a toggle to quickly set the preload to the minimum allowable setting on a static, user-selectable basis. It's the best they can do with the equipment on the bike, against a feature I'm sure HD is taking plenty of conquest sales with.

I don't think the HD system works via preload, either.

If I owned a V4 I'd be pretty happy with that list of changes, though. They are addressing real faults, some of which I was disappointed to see unresolved in the release version of the V4 system. That 20 minute after key-off thing might seem trivial to some, but any of us who have stopped for fuel in a group ride and kept the rest of the group waiting while all your shit got sorted, knows the value of that little change.

 

[marcparnes]

Not knowing for sure, but I'm thinking that you have to be stopped and the handlebars all the way to the left or right to change the setting. Maybe because this isn't a setting they want people changing while moving.

Seems to me that's more of a misnomer than anything else. They probably just added another option to the preload selection button in the left side handlebar switchgear.

Marc

 

[Tamworth]

The 1260 has a shortcut button to specifically allow you to adjust rear preload while in motion

 

[thekiwiguy]

Hey everyone - has anyone here actually done the software update yet? I plan to have mine done this weekend here in the US.

 

[JsmithV4S]

Hey everyone - has anyone here actually done the software update yet? I plan to have mine done this weekend here in the US.

This feature software update is not out yet. I just talked to my dealer yesterday about it, and they said its still not available and they don't know when It will be.

 

[Belky671]

This feature software update is not out yet. I just talked to my dealer yesterday about it, and they said its still not available and they don't know when It will be.

Had the update installed yesterday at Ducati London. All pretty neat. To access the min preload setting to the low height just press and hold the preload button on the left switch cube. Same to return to previous setting too.

 

[Revilok]

It allows you to set the rear shock absorber preload to the minimum (from the handlebar lock), reducing the height of the vehicle to make it easier to put your feet on the ground during city use.

LOL. Never imagined Bologna taking ideas from Milwaukee.

And they still haven't made the feature as good as the PanAm. Hopefully for the short riders Ducati will get it right on the next model year.

 

[marcparnes]

I got the update yesterday from Las Vegas Ducati. It happened automatically while the update for the full exhaust system was being installed. I'll report on it later, taking off on a ride now.

Marc

 

[Nastybutler]

This feature software update is not out yet. I just talked to my dealer yesterday about it, and they said its still not available and they don't know when It will be.

I got confirmation from Ducati that as of Monday this update is now available for all US MTSV4s.

 

[lawfive5]

How does the minimum preload function work?

Just saw an English youtuber display it. Hold the "spring" button down and it engages. He showed it turning off at 71mph. Not sure how to turn it off manually but guessing hit the button again.

 

[lawfive5]

Duplicate

 

[lawfive5]

I got confirmation from Ducati that as of Monday this update is now available for all US MTSV4s.

My dealer told me on Friday 2/11 that they didn't have the software available yet and would call me when it was online.