The facts.
| Brand | Forsaken Motorsport |
|---|---|
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 / V4S / V4R (2025–2026) |
| Design | Linear lever ratio / linear spring-rate characteristic |
| Linkage type | Complete linkage unit |
| Ride-height rod | Adjustable, high-grade uniball joints included |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminium, anodised |
| Fasteners (optional) | 3x Grade 5 titanium, rolled threads |
| Development method | MotoSpec-optimised chassis analysis |
| Country of manufacture | Canada |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
When lap times matter and every apex demands total confidence, the Forsaken Motorsport Linear Linkage transforms the rear suspension behaviour of the Ducati Panigale V4, V4S and V4R (2025–2026) into something measurably more predictable, more tractable and more responsive to rider input. Developed through exhaustive chassis analysis using MotoSpec software, this is a purpose-engineered race upgrade — not a compromise.
Key Features
- Linear lever ratio maintained throughout the full suspension stroke, eliminating the progressive rise that upsets balance during hard acceleration out of corners
- CNC-machined in Canada from anodised aluminium, engineered for maximum rigidity with minimal deflection under race loads
- Adjustable ride-height rod with high-quality uniball joints included — fine-tune chassis geometry for different tyres, track layouts or rider preferences
- Grade 5 titanium fasteners with rolled threads included in the set: lighter, stronger and corrosion-resistant
- MotoSpec-optimised geometry ensures consistent damping behaviour lap after lap
- Complete linkage unit — direct fitment for Panigale V4 / V4S / V4R from model year 2025
Precision Manufactured for Racing Demands
Every component is CNC-machined in Forsaken Motorsport's Canadian facility using contemporary manufacturing technology. The result is a part that holds its geometry under the punishing cyclic loads of track use — no flex, no creep, no compromise in consistency. The anodised aluminium construction keeps weight in check while delivering the structural integrity that racing demands. Because the linkage ratio remains constant rather than rising progressively, the shock absorber's shim stack and needle work harder across the full stroke. Forsaken Motorsport therefore recommends having the shock serviced by a specialist and having the spring rate matched to rider weight — this is a serious performance component that rewards a properly set-up shock.
Linear Progression — Traction, Stability and Predictability
The fundamental engineering principle here is straightforward: by keeping the leverage ratio constant throughout suspension travel, the rear wheel maintains a more uniform contact patch load as the shock compresses. The practical benefits at the track are immediately tangible. The bike responds in a controlled, quiet and precise manner to rider inputs — whether braking into a corner, loading the rear on exit, or managing rapid weight transfers at high speed. Specifically, riders gain:
- More consistent grip and greater predictability at full lean angle
- A more stable and reassuring corner exit under power
- Improved drive traction and power transfer to the rear tyre
- Higher predictability during rapid on-off throttle transitions
Adjustable Ride-Height Rod with Uniball Joints
New to the 2025 version, the kit includes an adjustable ride-height rod fitted with high-grade uniball joints. Uniball joints are specified rather than conventional rod ends because they tolerate higher forces and are significantly more resistant to pitting damage — important given the small, rapid movements that occur at the linkage during normal suspension operation. This rod allows precise adjustment of ride height and centre-of-gravity position, making it straightforward to dial in the geometry for a specific track, tyre profile or riding style. It is equally at home on a dedicated race weekend as it is on an ambitious trackday.
Grade 5 Titanium Fasteners
When the optional titanium bolt set is selected, the kit includes three Grade 5 titanium fasteners with rolled threads. Rolled threads are stronger than cut threads by virtue of the cold-working process used to form them. Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) offers a superior strength-to-weight ratio compared with steel and is inherently corrosion-resistant — the right choice for any performance-oriented build where saving unsprung and rotating mass is part of the programme.
Stock Spring Compatibility and Setup Notes
The original factory spring can be retained in most cases, though it should be selected and rated to suit the individual rider and combined vehicle weight. Because linear linkage removes the rising-rate assistance that a progressive linkage provides, the shock absorber's shim stack and needle valving must work throughout the full stroke without that mechanical aid. For this reason, Forsaken Motorsport strongly recommends having the shock absorber professionally rebuilt and revalved by a qualified suspension technician, and ensuring the spring rate is correctly matched to rider weight before track use.
Fitment & Compatibility
This linkage is designed as a direct-fit replacement for the following models:
- Ducati Panigale V4 — 2025 and 2026
- Ducati Panigale V4S — 2025 and 2026
- Ducati Panigale V4R — 2025 and 2026
Specifications
| Model | Ducati Panigale V4 / V4S / V4R (from 2025) |
|---|---|
| Design | Linear spring-rate characteristic |
| Linkage type | Complete linkage unit |
| Ride-height rod | Adjustable, with high-grade uniball joints |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminium, anodised |
| Fasteners (optional) | 3x Grade 5 titanium, rolled threads |
| Development | MotoSpec-optimised |
| Production | 100% Forsaken Motorsport, Canada |
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V4/S/R (2025–2026)
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