After just a year of sales, the Ducati Multistrada V4 is getting a modest update for the 2022 model year, with the headline feature being an semi-automatic suspension lowering system.
The concept mimics the one first seen on the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 adventure bike, where the preload on the forks and rear shock is reduced at stops and low-speeds in order to help the rider have a firm contact with the ground.
This “Minimum Preload” feature is coming on all 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 S models, and those with a 2021 bike in their garage can get a software update for free from Ducati.
Ducati is also updating its connectivity software for free, which brings with it a number of refinements, including the ability to connect one’s cellphone to the bike without having to keep the screen lit.
The multimedia operations of the Multistrada V4 was one of the bike’s few weak points when we tested the machine, which makes this update an especially welcomed one to our ears.
Keeping pace with one of Harley-Davidson’s standout features also seems like a smart move for the Italian brand, as it tries to maintain the Ducati Multistrada V4 as the “best of the rest” against the lock that the BMW R1250GS has on the segment.
Final changes made to the 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 lineup include aluminum panniers and top box from Givi, as well as an “Iceberg White” paint job, seen below.
Source: Ducati
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