BrenTuning Moto Flash ECU Custom Mapping - Ducati Panigale V4 / V4S / SP - 2020-2024

Ducati Handheld Tuner with Custom Mapping

No need to send in your ECU or remove it from your bike at all. You order the handheld, it gets delivered to you, you flash your bike. You never miss a day of riding and no effort removing the ECU.

The Ducati V4 is probably one of the most capable street bikes we have ever tested. Every aspect of this bike is AMAZING. At BrenTuning 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 to make better power then previous years. Through months of R&D we have now created a custom mapping.

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

WHAT STAGE 1 INCLUDES:

• 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 fuelling 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
• Smoking issue and hard starting in all temperatures
• Issues when exhaust is installed
• Acceleration that isn’t smooth through the entire RPM range due to inaccurate AFR
• 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

But I Already Have A Flash That Came With My Exhaust. Why Do I Need This?

When you buy an Akrapovic full system you get a map from the dealer to upload. You are not allowed to upload this yourself. Only a dealer can do this after verifying VIN and purchase. The flash is very basic. Rev limit is increased, AFR (air fuel ratio) is changed to accommodate the new exhaust and the ignition map is altered. Our testing found that there wasn’t really a lot of research done on these changes and MUCH could be improved upon. There’s no available updates or changes (should you decide to upgrade more engine components) and it’s made for pump fuel only.

When you buy a Termignoni full system you get a bluetooth dongle called a “T800”. Unlike the Akrapovic flash, the Termi flash has even less change and is more basic then the Akrapovic. However, you’re able to install the flash yourself. There’s no updates or changes (should you decide to upgrade more engine components) and it’s made for pump fuel only. From the people we spoke with and our own testing, many users reported they are not satisfied with the Termi flash rideability.

**Short exhausts like SC Project, for example, require the use of baffles to maintain good rideability and optimal performance**

RED = 2020 V4 ALL STOCK, 93 Pump Gas (198whp, 85wtq)
BLUE = 2020 V4, BrenTuning Stage 1, 93 Pump Gas (205whp, 90wtq)

TOTAL GAIN OF 7whp and 5wtq

RED = 2020 V4 ALL STOCK, 93 Pump Gas (198whp, 85wtq)
BLUE = 2020 V4, BrenTuning Stage 1, 93 Pump Gas (205whp, 90wtq)
GREEN = 2020 V4, BrenTuning Stage 1, MR12 Race Fuel (213whp, 93wtq)

TOTAL GAIN OF 15whp and 8wtq

Note
All in-house testing performed with 93 octane pump gas. Usage of a lower octane will yield smaller power gains.

Though all the Ducati models that bare the V4 name may look aesthetically different, the engine itself changes very little. Taking this into consideration we spent months sweeping through every byte of data we could to find and define new tables and advance the platform enough that we could confidently say Stage 2 is a worthy upgrade do your Ducati. We had to re-develop fuel mapping, ignition and toque strategies, all from square one. After thorough testing on and off the dyno, Stage 2 is ready.

WHAT STAGE 2 INCLUDES:

• Lower gear throttle torque limiters removed
• Deceleration fuelling strategy adjusted
• Faster quickshifter
• 1:1 throttle response
• First gear RPM limiter changed
• Refined per-cylinder tuning
• Maximum throttle monitor threshold raised
• Knock control system revised

Anyone that has the Akrapovic or Termi up-maps will say the bike feels a lot more lively than stock and our stage 1 even better than that. Beta testers and our own R&D reveal a noticeable improvement over our Stage 1 flash with our new and revised Stage 2 mapping

HOW DOES THIS HELP YOUR DUCATI?

• Lower gear throttle torque limiters removed for full power and RPM without intervention of timing retard. Gears 1-2 in for V4 / V4R and 1-4 in Streetfighter / Multi.
• Deceleration fuelling strategy adjusted to get rid of twitchy, notorious Ducati feel. The bike feels smoother overall and has the driveability of an inline 4 cylinder.
• Faster quickshifter from reduced “kill” times. The lag in shifting is gone and the bike really cracks into gears.
• 1:1 throttle response gives you a more lively experience riding the bike. Not only is OEM throttle lag reduced but power is also greater in tip-in throttle and light-to-light acceleration. A more precise throttle means better control in turns as well.
• First gear RPM limiter raised from the OEM 13,000 RPM.
• Refined per-cylinder tuning for better AFR (air/fuel ratio) over the entire RPM band. Optimized for track use to be more aggressive than Stage 1.
• Maximum throttle monitor threshold raised from 83% to 100% in all modes. Higher torque threshold means more overall power and a more responsive feel.
• Knock control system revised to filter out engine noise or vibration. Only true knock is detected by the sensor.

Any exhaust on the V4 platform, no matter the model, will have a horrible AFR with an exhaust system. The bike will spike lean and the power suffers largely. The factory mapping also includes other restrictions Stage 2 removes. The extended RPM limiter really helps at the track to reduce shifts and keep your bike in the powerband.

RED = V4 WITH ARROW SYSTEM, FACTORY TUNING, 93 PUMP GAS (200WHP, 86WTQ)
BLUE = V4 WITH ARROW SYSTEM, BT MOTO STAGE 2, 93 PUMP GAS (214WHP, 92WTQ)

TOTAL GAIN OF 14whp and 6wtq

Do You Have A Slip-On System? No Support For You!

There is absolutely NO support for ANY slip-on system or any second hand full exhaust system! If you switch systems this can cause a headache and most of the fuel devices or flashes on the market that claim to be in development have all but been abandon.

When you buy any slip on system, including: Akrapovic, SC Project, AR Racing, Arrow, etc. There is NO tuning or flash solution. This means you get an exhaust issues, a 20hp/tq loss down low from lack of fuel (lean!). Fuelling is so bad that some riders have gone back to stock. The bike surges and feels like something is wrong (because something IS wrong).

Our handheld tuner allows the user the ability to use a slip-on or full system. We have extensively tested MANY exhaust systems and gathered data on what fueling changes to make. We also accommodate for multiple mod combinations and even different fuels! (91/93/100/MR12). Our Stage 1 flash will make you fall in love with your bike all over again. See below for AFR mapping infograph.

Q & A's

What does a BT Moto handheld tuner do?

The BT Moto handheld tuner stores multiple maps that you can change at any time. Unlike the mail-in ECU option, this means no downtime for your motorcycle while we do the flashing process. You can also go back to your stock mapping at any time you'd like and even read and clear engine faults. Additionally, some models will allow for DTC reading / clearing and maintenance light resets.

How does the BT Moto handheld tuning process work?
Easy, you purchase the handheld, we ship it to you. Use the BT Moto handheld tuner to copy your motorcycles stock file (motorcycle will still run fine after this) then email that to Motobull. BT Moto will then create a file from your stock mapping and we will email it back to you so can upload it to the handheld. Once uploaded you'll be able to flash your motorcycle with the BT Moto handheld tuner.

How do I put my motorcycle back to stock with the BT Moto handheld?
Go to "Work" -> "Writing" -> "Original" in the handheld and then it'll load the original factory stock file to your motorcycle.

Further product information can be found on the BT Moto web site:

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Motobull can supply the full range of BT Moto products, even if not currently listed in the web shop

We are happy to discuss your tuning requirements!