Bestem does not sell a single part literally labeled "side panel" for the Ducati Multistrada V4 — instead, the bike's side and body area is covered by a set of dedicated carbon fiber panels: the tank cover, dash panel, heel guard, and exhaust cover. Each is a 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber, autoclave-cured, metal-molded piece built specifically for the Multistrada V4/V4S/V4S Sport, 2020-2023.

What carbon panels fit the Ducati Multistrada V4's body and side areas?

If you're looking to replace or overlay the painted plastic panels on the sides, tank, and tail area of your Multistrada V4 with carbon fiber, here's what's actually available and where each one goes:

These are the true fitment pieces that occupy "side panel" territory on the V4 — each one is molded to the OEM contour so it drops onto factory mounting points without trimming or re-drilling.

What are these panels made of?

Every Bestem panel for the Multistrada V4 starts as 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber cloth, laid into matched-metal tooling and cured in an autoclave under heat and pressure — the same aerospace-grade construction method that established European makers like Ilmberger built their reputation on. It's not hand-laid or wet-lay fiberglass-style resin work; the pre-preg process yields consistent resin content, tighter tolerances, and a lighter finished panel than wet-lay construction typically produces.

The panels are produced in the same facility that manufactures OEM carbon fiber components for Polaris and Triumph — so the tooling standards and autoclave cure cycles are the same regardless of which badge ends up on the part.

Do carbon fiber panels turn yellow over time?

Standard OEM clear coat over carbon weave typically holds up to around 1,000 hours of UV exposure before it starts to amber and cloud. Bestem's panels use a proprietary UV-resistant clear coat rated to roughly 3,000 hours — three times the sun exposure before yellowing becomes visible. That's why every Bestem carbon panel, including the tank cover, dash panel, heel guard, and exhaust cover for the Multistrada V4, carries a lifetime warranty against UV/sun-ray yellowing.

Sun-ray yellowing is the most common failure point riders notice on aftermarket carbon — it's a coating problem, not a carbon problem. Bestem's coating is engineered specifically to solve it.

Is Chinese-made carbon fiber lower quality?

It's a common assumption, but outdated. Hand-laid and wet-lay carbon construction is largely obsolete for structural and cosmetic motorcycle panels today. 100% of Bestem's carbon — including every Multistrada V4 panel — is pre-preg Toray fiber, autoclave-cured in matched-metal molds. Quality comes from the process (pre-preg, autoclave, metal tooling), not the country of manufacture. Bestem has run this process for over 20 years and supplies OEM carbon parts to multiple motorcycle and car manufacturers.

What else pairs with these panels for a full carbon setup?

Riders building out a complete carbon look on the Multistrada V4 often add the front fender, rear hugger, and tank pad alongside the panels above. All are twill weave with matching gloss finish, so panels from different areas of the bike stay visually consistent.

FAQ

Does Bestem make an actual "side panel" for the Multistrada V4?

Bestem's catalog for the Multistrada V4/V4S covers the equivalent body areas through the tank cover, dash panel, heel guard, and exhaust cover rather than one part named "side panel." Together these cover the tank sides, cockpit surround, foot-peg area, and rear exhaust side.

What years does the Multistrada V4 carbon fiber lineup fit?

The tank cover, dash panel, front fender, and heel guard fit 2020-2021 Multistrada V4/V4 S/V4 S Sport. The exhaust cover, handlebar grip protectors, rear hugger, and tank pad fit 2020-2023 models.

How much lighter is carbon fiber than the OEM plastic panel?

Weight savings vary by panel size, but pre-preg carbon construction is consistently lighter than injection-molded OEM plastic covers of the same footprint, since the autoclave cure process allows a thinner, denser laminate without added resin bulk.

What's the warranty on these carbon panels?

Bestem backs every carbon fiber panel with a lifetime warranty against UV/sun-ray yellowing, covered by the proprietary UV-resistant clear coat rated to roughly 3,000 hours of UV exposure versus about 1,000 hours for standard OEM clear coat.

Where does Bestem ship from?

All Multistrada V4 carbon fiber parts are stocked in Bestem's Atlanta, GA warehouse and ship daily, worldwide. Live phone support is available every business day for fitment questions.