What did the kit cost, if you don’t mind me asking?

 

It’s about $300 which includes front and rear springs and a shorter kickstand.
Marc

 

I also had the factory lowering kit installed two weeks ago. I find the bike more stable on the highway. The only minor issue is the fact that it is now impossible to use the center stand. It was not easy before but now I cannot lift the bike even if I set the preload to the max. I also noticed that the rear sag is now around 30% as it is usually recommended. Unfortunately the preload in “Auto” mode is still too high as compared to the default setting for one pilot and I weight only 80Kg (176 Lbs).
They charged 4 hours labor 340€ plus the kit 250€.

 

I also had the factory lowering kit installed two weeks ago. I find the bike more stable on the highway. The only minor issue is the fact that it is now impossible to use the center stand. It was not easy before but now I cannot lift the bike even if I set the preload to the max. I also noticed that the rear sag is now around 30% as it is usually recommended. Unfortunately the preload in “Auto” mode is still too high as compared to the default setting for one pilot and I weight only 80Kg (176 Lbs).
They charged 4 hours labor 340€ plus the kit 250€.

Glad to hear it's not just me. I don't have the lowering kit on my V4S but at normal height, the center stand is the most difficult one to use, out of any bike I've had with a center stand - I think it's worse than my R1200GS one. Thought it was just me / getting old / bad back but even so, it is a son of a wh0re to wrench the bike up onto it. I am sure it's mostly technique, but the techniques I've used before - the "step down + guide back" motion with some lift - doesn't seem to cut it every time.

 

Marc,

Are you near Newport Beach? I am retiring down there from Pasadena area in around a year. Now I live right by Angeles Crest Highway, so that is where I normally ride for fun. ProItalia in Glendale is my go to Ducati dealer, but the Newport guys seem friendly.

Where do you like to ride in the OC?

 

We mostly ride Temecula south to the border and then back. About 460 miles on Saturdays. Lots of great twisties 👍

 

Nice, I come up to ride in the San Diego area some weekends when hangoverness/family commitments allow. Where's your go to twisties?

 

I have a 32 inch inseam so I bought the lowered seat set at the lower position. I ride in the touring mode and I can get my feet flat on the ground, but lately I have been in touring mode but the suspension set at sport. So that raised it just a bit. Still get the whole front of my feet down. Getting on the center stand is a bit harder as I only weigh 165 lbs. But I get it back there.

 

I've not been following here much but this thread caught me eye. I lowered my '15 DVT Multi quite a while ago but still haven't managed to shorten the center and side stands. The fact that a shorter stand exists for the V4 suggests Ducati may have thought about this for the DVT models. Does anybody know if such is available? Otherwise, I just need to cut and re-weld mine.
Thanks-
Mike

 

Thanks for your review.
I bought the lowering kit, and because of bad management, Ducati Sevilla didn.t change the rear coil. Only the front were replaced, and the bike is now much better than before. BUT afte reading your comments I measured both coils, the one is at the bike (original) and that from lwering kit. They looks like the same. It is scheduled for this week to replace the real coil, but I am not sure if it worth or not. Could you give me a hint? Thanks.. Paulo, from Portugal...

 

The rear spring will lower the rear by 20 mm. It makes the most difference. If they installed the front springs without the rear they have changed the bike’s geometry. I would not leave it like that. Also, make sure they install the new kickstand that came with the kit.

Marc

 

The lowering kit sounds great to bad they don't offer a revised Center Stand AND even more to bad the kit is not made to be installed on the new PP (bummer)

 

Thanks Marc, I just ordered the lowering kit which will be installed next week.

 

From Ducati north America

"Here is the response from our SAM. In general, suspension is always a compromise, and the handling may benefit or suffer under certain conditions as well as affect the ground clearance. Fortunately, the Multistrada V4 has a factory lowering kit that is designed specifically to work with our Skyhook suspension. There are also many of the built in technologies on the motorcycle such as “minimum preload” that can help give a more sure footing in urban environments and “easy lift” that can assist in taking the motorcycle off the side stand.

Should you choose to lower the motorcycle, it will be more difficult to use the center stand due to the increased distance with the lowered suspension."

 

I have a lowered 2023 MTS, and no issue putting on the center stand. I'm not especially strong or heavy, so I suspect some of you may not be using a correct technique.