
The facts.
| Brand | K-Tech |
|---|---|
| Part number | 125-014-070-010 |
| System | 25mm Independent Damping System (25IDS) |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale 899 (2013–2016) |
| Inner diameter | 25 mm |
| Outer diameter | 14 mm |
| Length | 682.5 mm |
| Stroke | 125 mm |
| Compatible spring series | 36-260 (sold separately) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Designed from the ground up for the Ducati Panigale 899's original fork, the K-Tech 25IDS Open Cartridge Kit brings genuinely independent damping control to a chassis that rewards precise setup. Whether you're chasing a plush, confidence-inspiring feel over long riding days or dialling in a sharper edge for track sessions, the 25mm Independent Damping System gives you the granular adjustability to find exactly the right balance — without compromise.
Key Features
- 25mm Independent Damping System (25IDS) engineered specifically for the Ducati Panigale 899 OEM fork tubes
- 24 clicks of independent compression adjustment and 30 clicks of independent rebound adjustment for precise, repeatable setup
- 18 mm preload adjustment range lets you tailor spring rate response to your weight and riding style
- Increased stroke versus the original cartridge delivers a more progressive, controlled feel through the full fork travel
- Aerospace-grade aluminium construction throughout, hard-anodised and super-finished for exceptional durability and reduced friction
- Wide range of compatible springs available separately from the 36-260 series — choose the rate that suits you
Performance & Build Quality
K-Tech's 25IDS platform is built around a philosophy of independent damping circuits: compression and rebound act on separate, individually tuneable circuits rather than a combined stack. This means changes to one characteristic do not inadvertently affect the other, so you can home in on your ideal set-up click by click. The result is a front end that feels consistent, predictable and responsive — qualities that pay dividends across a full riding day as much as on a fast lap.
Every component in the kit is machined from aerospace-grade aluminium and receives a hard-anodise treatment followed by a super-finish process. This dual-stage surface treatment reduces internal friction, extends service intervals and protects against corrosion, ensuring the cartridge performs as reliably on its hundredth ride as on its first.
Setup & Installation
K-Tech supplies suggested baseline settings to get you on track quickly: oil/air cap at 145 mm, compression at 14 clicks, rebound at 18 clicks and preload at 8 mm. These figures provide an informed starting point from which you can explore the full 24-click compression and 30-click rebound range at your own pace. Springs from the 36-260 series must be ordered separately to complete the installation — please select the appropriate rate for your application.
Installation by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre is strongly recommended to ensure correct assembly, fluid fill and baseline calibration.
Fitment & Compatibility
This cartridge kit is developed and tested specifically for the following model:
- Ducati Panigale 899 — model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Inner diameter | 25 mm |
| Outer diameter | 14 mm |
| Length | 682.5 mm |
| Stroke | 125 mm |
| Oil/air cap (suggested) | 145 mm |
| Compression clicks | 24 (14 suggested baseline) |
| Rebound clicks | 30 (18 suggested baseline) |
| Preload adjustment | 18 mm range (8 mm suggested baseline) |
| Compatible spring series | 36-260 (sold separately) |
| Part number | 125-014-070-010 |
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale 899 (2013–2016)
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