{"product_id":"k-tech-fork-slide-bushing-kit-ducati-panigale-899","title":"K-Tech Fork Slide Bushing Kit for Ducati Panigale 899 (2013–2016) – SBS-022","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrecision-engineered to restore the Ducati Panigale 899's front fork action to its full potential, the K-Tech SBS-022 slide bushing kit replaces factory bushings with components built to a measurably higher standard. Hardened steel construction with copper coating and PTFE-treated contact surfaces means every millimetre of fork travel is guided with minimal friction and maximum longevity — critical on a machine that demands total suspension fidelity at both road and track pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel core with copper anti-corrosion coating for extended service life in all conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE-coated contact surfaces reduce friction to a minimum, delivering smooth and consistent fork response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-dimensioned as a direct OEM replacement — no modification or adaptation required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete set of two bushings supplied, covering a full fork service in a single purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK-Tech part number SBS-022, manufactured specifically for the Panigale 899 fork assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fork slide bushing is one of the most safety-critical wear items in a motorcycle's front suspension. Worn or inferior bushings allow lateral play in the fork legs, introducing vagueness into steering feel, degrading braking stability and, in severe cases, causing fork binding or uneven damping response. K-Tech's SBS-022 addresses this directly: the hardened steel body provides structural rigidity under the extreme loading generated during hard braking and cornering, while the copper coating protects against the corrosion that accelerates wear on steel-to-steel contact surfaces. The PTFE layer on the bearing face keeps kinetic friction consistently low throughout the fork's range of motion, preserving the precise, predictable steering the Panigale 899 chassis was designed to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitting fork slide bushings requires disassembly of the front fork legs and the use of specialist workshop tooling. K-Tech recommends installation be carried out by an authorised K-Tech service centre or a qualified suspension technician to ensure correct seating, torque settings and post-installation setup. Attempting installation without the proper tools risks damage to the bushing, fork tube or oil seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SBS-022 is manufactured exclusively for the following model:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 899 — model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is not compatible with any other Ducati model or year range. Always verify your specific model year before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened steel with copper coating, PTFE-coated bearing face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSBS-022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity in kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 bushings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168819175690,"sku":"SBS-022","price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/GBSKIT2_c0aba7e7-3da6-476f-8e5e-0a6bc2d3f5ef.png?v=1780816472","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-bh\/products\/k-tech-fork-slide-bushing-kit-ducati-panigale-899","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}