Öhlins Steering Damper Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2026)⟲ 360° — drag me
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberSD20 040
FitmentDucati Panigale V4 (2018–2026)
Road ApprovalABE (Germany)
Mounting PositionOriginal mount
Stroke74 mm
Product LineSteering Damper
Type CodeSD R&T
Country of OriginSweden
DescriptionThe whole story▼

The Öhlins SD20 040 exists because the Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2026) needed its own settings, not a shared set. On a machine with quick steering geometry, a damper buys back stability without slowing the turn-in.

Key Features

  • Bolts to the Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2026) using the standard mounting points
  • 74 mm of travel at the damper

How the Damping Builds

Öhlins quotes 74 mm of damper stroke for this fitment. Click positions are defined, so a setting found on one ride can be repeated on the next. Most riders settle within the first third of the range for road use.

Construction and Material Quality

The internal reservoir means the unit can be mounted in either orientation. Every Öhlins dealer can re-valve the unit, because the shim stack is a documented, serviceable assembly. Öhlins sets a baseline for each part number on the machine it was developed on, so it works before anything is adjusted.

The Steering Damper in Detail

Öhlins meters the oil through a needle in an orifice, so the resistance depends on how fast the bars move. A steering damper does not cure a chassis problem; it stops a momentary deflection from becoming one. The adjuster changes the whole curve rather than adding a fixed drag.

What This Means on the Panigale V4

The 2018–2026 generation kept the same chassis dimensions throughout, so one Öhlins number serves the whole run. Supersport chassis are stiff and short, which leaves the suspension doing almost all the compliance work.

Fitment and Compatibility

Öhlins part number SD20 040 is the correct number for the Ducati Panigale V4 as built 2018–2026. 2 machines in the range take this number, the Ducati Panigale V4 among them.

Road Approval

Road approval: ABE (Germany). The unit is covered by a German ABE for the Ducati Panigale V4, so no individual inspection or entry in the vehicle documents is required. The approval document ships with the product.

Important Notes

  • Mounting hardware differs between models, so the steering damper you receive may look different from the photograph.

Fitting and Setup Service

Öhlins recommends that its suspension is fitted by an authorised service centre. We are one, and we do the work here: installation, servicing and a proper setup. Ask us and we will include it with the order.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: SD20 040
  • Fitment: Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2026)
  • Road Approval: ABE (Germany)
  • Mounting Position: Original mount
  • Stroke: 74 mm
  • Product Line: Steering Damper
  • Type Code: SD R&T
  • Country of Origin: Sweden
DownloadsOwner's manual · brochure▼
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2026)
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