In short
- What it is: the 2G Engineering enlarged intake duct that replaces the stock snorkel on Ducati Multistrada V4, V4 S and V4 Pikes Peak new generation, from 2025. Filter not included.
- What it fixes: snatchy throttle response, jerkiness in slow corners and weak midrange pull.
- Result: more midrange torque and smoother power delivery, with the stock ECU.
- Plug & Play and reversible: fits the stock airbox with the stock filter or an aftermarket sport filter.
⚠️ FOR RACE USE ONLY
This product is intended exclusively for competition use on closed circuits. It is not approved for road use: use on public roads is not permitted.
Snatchy throttle and weak midrange on the Multistrada V4: where they come from
The 1158 cc V4 Granturismo is a hugely powerful engine, but on the road the stock Multistrada V4 has a few weak spots that many owners know well: snatchy throttle response at low speed, jerks when you get back on the gas mid-corner, revs that struggle to stay steady at part throttle, and midrange pull that feels less full than you would expect, right where you ride most on mountain passes, B-roads and two-up touring.
A big part of the problem is how air gets in. The stock snorkel, the duct that feeds air to the airbox, does not wrap around the steering head but runs alongside it to clear it, and in doing so it drastically narrows the air flow area right where air should flow freely. The snorkel also carries the air temperature sensor, which the ECU uses to decide how much fuel to inject.
Why changing just the air filter is not enough
Many Ducati riders start by fitting a sport air filter for the Multistrada V4. The problem is that the filter works behind the same stock snorkel: if air can't reach the filter, a more free-flowing filter changes very little. It's like having a marathon runner's lungs and breathing through a straw.
The solution: 2G Engineering Intake Kit for Multistrada V4
The kit replaces the factory snorkel with two half-shells that bolt together into a new smooth-flow duct with a much larger air flow area: no more bottleneck beside the steering head, air reaches the whole filter surface freely. The air temperature sensor mount is retained, just like on the stock part. It works with the stock filter and with OEM-size aftermarket sport filters. Every kit is designed and made in Soliera (Modena), in the heart of the Motor Valley, from carbon-fibre-reinforced PPA.
What changes on the road
- More midrange torque: more pull right in the rev range you use most on the road.
- Much smoother power delivery: throttle response becomes progressive and predictable, even in traffic and slow corners.
- Intake sound: deeper and fuller, especially from the midrange up.
- Free choice of filter: works with the stock filter and with OEM-size aftermarket sport filters.
We haven't published the Multistrada V4 dyno chart yet: we'll add it to this page as soon as it's ready.
Which version to choose
| Version | What's included | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Kit with 2G sport air filter and TempShift -10 sensor | Enlarged intake duct + 2G dry polyester filter + TempShift -10 air temperature sensor | Riders who want the complete package, with richer fuelling and no remap |
| Kit with 2G sport air filter | Enlarged intake duct + 2G dry polyester filter | Riders still running the stock paper filter |
| Enlarged airbox lid only (this page) | Enlarged intake duct, filter not included | Riders who already have an aftermarket sport filter or want to reuse their own |
| 2G sport air filter only | 2G dry polyester filter, washable | Coming soon |
Compatibility
Ducati Multistrada V4, V4 S and V4 Pikes Peak, new generation, from 2025 (1158 cc V4 Granturismo engine). It fits the stock airbox with no modifications and keeps the stock air temperature sensor mount. For the Multistrada V4 from 2021 to 2024 there is a dedicated version. Not compatible with the Multistrada V2, 950 and 1260. Compatible with the stock filter and with OEM-size aftermarket sport air filters.
Installation
Installation is Plug & Play: the two half-shells bolt together to form the new duct, replacing the stock snorkel. The stock air temperature sensor moves to the dedicated mount on the new duct. Nothing on the bike is cut or drilled, and you can go back to stock at any time. Fitting time: about 45 minutes.
👉 Installation manual (PDF): in preparation, coming soon on this page.
Technical specifications
| Compatible models | Ducati Multistrada V4, V4 S, V4 Pikes Peak |
|---|---|
| Years | From 2025 (new generation), 1158 cc engine |
| Material | Carbon-fibre-reinforced PPA, professional 3D printing |
| Air filter | Air filter not included. Compatible with the stock filter and with OEM-size aftermarket sport filters |
| Air temperature sensor | Stock sensor mount retained |
| Result | More midrange torque, smoother power delivery (dyno chart coming soon) |
| Remap | Not needed with stock exhaust or catalysed exhausts |
| Installation | Plug & Play on the stock airbox, reversible, no drilling on the bike |
| Installation time | About 45 minutes |
| Package contents | Two intake duct half-shells, mounting hardware. Air filter not included |
| Made in | Italy, Soliera (Modena) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the air filter included?
No. This version includes only the enlarged intake duct. If you also want the filter, choose the kit with 2G sport air filter.
Can I use the stock air filter?
Yes. The enlarged duct works with the stock Multistrada V4 filter: the improvement comes from the wider air inlet.
Does it work with aftermarket sport filters?
Yes, with OEM-size aftermarket sport air filters.
Do I need to remap the ECU?
No, with the stock exhaust or with aftermarket exhausts that keep the catalytic converter. With a decat race exhaust you need a dedicated map anyway, as with any exhaust of that kind.
What happens to the stock air temperature sensor?
You remove it from the stock snorkel and refit it in the dedicated mount on our duct. If you also want richer fuelling, there is a kit version with the TempShift -10 sensor.
Does it fit all Multistrada V4 versions?
This version is for the Multistrada V4, V4 S and V4 Pikes Peak new generation, from 2025. For the Multistrada V4 from 2021 to 2024 there is a dedicated version. Not compatible with the Multistrada V2, 950 and 1260.
Can I put the bike back to stock?
Yes. Nothing on the bike is cut or drilled: refit the stock snorkel with its sensor and the bike is exactly as it was.
How long does installation take?
About 45 minutes, with a basic home toolkit.
How long does shipping take?
All kits are in stock and ship within 24 hours, worldwide. You have 15 days from delivery to return the product if you're not happy with it.
Free up your Multistrada V4's intake: add the lid to your cart and we'll ship it within 24 hours.
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