BT MOTO 20-22 Ducati V4 / V4S / V4 SP Handheld Diagnostic Tool Stage 1

2020 DUCATI V4

The Ducati V4 is probably one of the most capable street bikes we have ever tested. Every aspect of this bike is AMAZING. At BT Moto, we take bikes that are already amazing and make them spectacular. The Ducati V4 is no exception. Our work with the Panigale 1299/1199/959/899/848 Handheld Tuner has helped us develop what we consider the best upgrade you can get for your Panigale V4.  We have found the refreshed 2020 V4 has a lot of positive changes, not only visually, but also on the software side. We had to re-develop fuel map strategies from square one. Ignition maps and throttle mapping are also all new for 2020 V4. One of the big complaints for the 18-19 V4 was the twitchy throttle that could make the bike buck in a corner and upset the balance of the turn.  The 2020 has softened those “tip-in” throttle tables to make the V4 much more polite on the street and track. Ducati also added a throttle reduction, even at full-throttle and in “race mode” to limit power delivery. Even with this limit, the bike seems makes better power then previous years. Through months of R&D we have now created custom mapping.

At the moment we have mapping for: stock exhaust, Akrapovic, Arrow and Termignoni (Other mapping is possible based on our best guesses but recommend AFR confirmation post flashing)

What Does Stage 1 Include?

• Correct fueling on both banks in “Alpha N” mode
• Raise or lower rev limits
• Raised torque limiters
• Raised load limiters
• Ignition timing adjustments
• Cooler running engine
• Better top end
• Better driveability
• Speedometer unlocked on certain software versions where BBS is matched.

Anyone that has the Akrapovic or Termi up-maps will say the bike feels a lot more lively than stock. So how does our Stage 1 flash compare? Beta testers and our own R&D reveal a VAST improvement over the stock map and even the up-maps from Termi or Akra.

Why Is This The Best Upgrade You Can Buy?

Currently, there are only two options to flash the V4 and they both require the purchase of a FULL exhaust. Both of those options are mostly just fueling changes and both can be dramatically improved upon. How do we know? We’ve tested both of those options extensively and can say with 100% confidence that our flash is superior in every way. Both of the flash options cannot be purchased independently without the purchase of the exhaust. So what do people that have slip-on exhaust do? There’s nothing they can do at the moment. Our handheld is the only option for people looking for a flash without the purchase of an exhaust.

With or without an exhaust flash, we all know the Ducati V4 is a great bike! We also know it isn’t perfect. Issues that we’ve tested ourselves and what customers have reported include the following:

• There’s only two flashing options (Termi and Akra provided mapping) and they require you to spend thousands on a new exhaust system to go with them (T800 You can purchase alone but not worth it from our testing). Our product will work on all used system, or used bikes, where you don’t need a VIN specific Up-Map. We are the ONLY stand alone flash option on the market!
• Stalling for no reason during idle
• Startup issues when exhaust is installed
• Issues when exhaust is installed
• Acceleration that isn’t smooth through the entire RPM range
• Engine seems to struggle (lurch or jump through RPM range) if too warm
• Power that seems to level off (flatten) after 10,000 RPM

So What Do We Do About This?

After extensive R&D with our own, in-house, Ducati V4 and select “beta” testers, we can confidently say that we successfully addressed each issue and improved every performance aspect of the V4.

• No more stalling at idle for no reason
• No startup issues with exhaust installed
• Acceleration is now smooth through the entire RPM range
• Engine performs the same with the engine warm or hot
• Removing the software throttle restrictions allows the V4 to pull hard to redline. Any wide open throttle pulls after 10,000 RPM and you better hold on tight!

For more information contact us or check: https://brentuningmoto.com/product/2020-ducati-v4-v4s/