Shock Absorber Type 640 Road
Customer feedback on the Ducati Desert X revealed that the standard version of the motorcycle has extremely high negative suspension travel in the rear shock absorber. This can cause stability issues — when fully loaded, the bike may no longer stand securely on the side stand or may even risk tipping over to the opposite side.
To address this, the Wilbers solution reduces the negative spring travel and slightly lengthens the shock absorber, resulting in a ride height increase of approximately 15 mm. This modification improves handling, stability, and overall safety.
The stock rear shock absorber is fitted with a relatively hard spring that compresses very little over potholes or bumps. The Wilbers conversion replaces this with a slightly softer spring, complemented by optimized rebound and compression damping. The result is a more stable motorcycle with greater ride comfort and traction.
The fork, delivered with linear springs as standard, is upgraded in the Wilbers solution to progressive fork springs combined with SKF oil seals and dust caps. This significantly improves responsiveness and provides more reserve in the second spring rate compared to the standard setup.
The basic edition of the Wilbers Adjustline mono shock absorber features the same advanced technology as the more complex versions. The only difference is the omission of the compression reservoir and the ability to adjust high- and low-speed compression. Despite this, it makes no compromises in response behavior or durability. The radial piston design, wet-run operation, and Teflon-guided self-aligning bearings redefine the quality standard of a mono shock. As usual, the spring preload is continuously adjustable, and rebound damping can be set via an open-bleed system in 22 clicks. The shock absorber can also be retrofitted with a variety of Wilbers accessories.
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2024 - 2025 Ducati Desert X Rally | 1X
SKU
640-1375-00
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I tried two after market rear shocks on my‘23 Road Glide and wasn’t pleased at all with either set. My wife gave me an evil eye when I-told her I had ordered another set (3rd set) of shocks. About an hour into our first ride on the Wilbers she acknowledged the Wilbers were a huge improvement.
The shocks are very easy to install and make the ride as smooth as can be.
Fantastic upgrade that really improves the ride.
Can’t rave enough about the set-up! Two weeks after installation, I went on a 9 day ride from Staten Island NY to Key West FL and back, with various stops in between. The bike handled so smoothly, it was the best long ride i ever had. Never bottomed out either! I’ve been recommending the Wilber’s Nivomat suspension & EPM Performance to everyone I meet. Thank you.
What a great product. So much better than stock. Easy set up and go. No more 3 different adjustments.
Front cartridges for my 2021 Harley heritage softail classic. Solid and stable w no bouncing and jittering. Huge difference from stock.
I have about 50 miles riding on this shock so far. It works and feels great.
I had hyperpro one inch lowered shock and springs installed at epm, on my 2025 z650, great service, (thank you guys). Before the install i could feel every bump in the road, after the ride was very smooth except for very large holes. total different bike. Very satisfied.