Dry Clutch To Wet Clutch Conversion

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Belco100, Mar 24, 2026.

  1. Please don’t post on here “Why would you do that?”. I have a Multistrada V4 RS and after any genuine technical advice. I love the bike but want to go to a wet clutch - has anyone actually done this, or similar?

    It looks quite simple, but want to see if I have this right?

    • Buy the standard V4 Wet Clutch parts from the parts list - same wet clutch as the standard Streetfighter (part numbers all the same)
    • Remove the Dry Clutch and the “Sealing Bowl” that makes it dry
    • Fit the Wet Clutch
    • Fit the Clutch Cover from a Streetfighter

    And that’s it?
     
  2. Can a dealer answer the question?
     
  3. When I had my 2018 Panigale V4 converted to the dry clutch, the Dealer’s parts department put a list of parts together and the workshop did the conversion. It was not entirely straightforward because the gear attached to the clutch basket on the wet clutch was a different size to the dry so 2 or 3 gears in the drive chain were different. I have no idea if this is the case for the RS/Streetfighter but whilst not the cheap option, this is where a good relationship with a main dealer has benefits. Andy
     
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  4. You need to remove the whole side cover as you need to change the gear that is linked to the oil pump drive chain …

    Also if you look on the Ducati site and look at spares ie dry clutch replacement tge fitting instruction inc pics are on there you could reverse the procedure…
     
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  5. So I had a look at the parts list for the Streetfighter with wet and dry clutch, and there does look like there is one gear that needs changing and a few other washers etc, but nothing major. I had a look through the fitting instructions and went backwards, and a few special tools mentioned. Not too hard, and when the basket needs changing it may be an easy swap. I will keep an eye out for parts.
     
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  6. "Not worth it" good 'ol chatbots!
     
  7. I didn’t make it up I’ve done the conversion 3 times……
    I would think there will be several wet clutches complete sitting in a box in the loft like mine having swapped to dry…
     
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