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| Brand | Melotti Racing |
|---|---|
| Part number | DC.DU.418N1 |
| Frame material | Aluminium alloy |
| Surface finish | Black anodised |
| Screen material | Technopolymer |
| Mounting system | Quick-Fix elastic, plug-and-play |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 / V4 S / V4 R (2018–2024) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Precision-engineered from aircraft-grade aluminium alloy and fitted with a robust technopolymer screen, the Melotti Racing Dashboard Protection for the Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 R (2018–2024) sets a new benchmark in instrument protection. Where lesser guards rely on plastic shells alone, this unit pairs a hard-anodised aluminium frame with an elastic mounting system that actively absorbs shocks and vibrations before they reach the LCD panel.
Key Features
- Aluminium alloy construction delivers exceptional rigidity and long-term durability against crash damage and abrasion
- Black-anodised finish resists corrosion and scratching while complementing the Panigale V4's aggressive styling
- Technopolymer front screen shields the LCD display from stone chips, debris and direct impact
- Elastic mounting arrangement isolates the display from road vibration and low-speed knock forces
- Quick-Fix installation system makes fitting and removal genuinely tool-free — true plug-and-play, no modifications to the motorcycle required
- Purpose-designed geometry ensures a precise, rattle-free fit on all V4 variants covered
Build Quality and Materials
Melotti Racing has built its reputation on hardware that survives real-world racing abuse, and the DC.DU.418N1 reflects that philosophy at every detail. The structural frame is machined from high-quality aluminium alloy — the same category of material used throughout the Panigale V4's own chassis components — then put through a hard-anodising process that bonds a corrosion-resistant layer directly into the metal surface. This is not a painted finish that chips or peels over time; the colour and protective oxide layer are integral to the aluminium itself, making the guard as durable in appearance as it is structurally. The technopolymer screen adds a second line of defence, combining optical clarity with the toughness needed to deflect trackday debris without crazing or discolouring under UV exposure.
Elastic Mounting and Vibration Isolation
High-revving V-twins and the electrical sensitivity of modern LCD dashboards make vibration management a genuine engineering concern, not a marketing talking point. The elastic mounting system built into this guard decouples the protective frame from the chassis, so the energy from road imperfections and hard acceleration is absorbed by the mounting rather than transmitted into the display assembly. The result is a guard that protects against both catastrophic crash damage and the cumulative micro-stress that shortens display life over thousands of kilometres.
Fitment and Compatibility
The DC.DU.418N1 is designed exclusively for the following models:
- Ducati Panigale V4 — 2018 to 2024
- Ducati Panigale V4 S — 2018 to 2024
- Ducati Panigale V4 R — 2018 to 2024
No drilling, cutting or wiring is required. The Quick-Fix system uses the existing dashboard mounting points, keeping installation reversible and the motorcycle standard.
Specifications
- Brand: Melotti Racing
- Part number: DC.DU.418N1
- Frame material: aluminium alloy, black anodised
- Screen material: technopolymer
- Mounting system: elastic Quick-Fix, plug-and-play
- Fitment: Ducati Panigale V4 / V4 S / V4 R (2018–2024)
- Finish: black anodised
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V4/S/R (2018–2024)
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