{"product_id":"k-tech-trds-r-closed-cartridge-kit-ducati-panigale-v4","title":"K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit for Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2024) – 160-018-070-020","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn on the circuits of British Superbike and the Isle of Man TT, the K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit brings genuine motorsport suspension technology to the Ducati Panigale V4. Through-Rod Damping System with Rebound (TRDS-R) architecture defines this kit: a closed-cartridge design that traces its lineage directly from K-Tech's top-tier race programme, delivering the kind of precise, repeatable damping that separates a well-sorted V4 from one that merely looks the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough-Rod Damping System (TRDS-R) closed-cartridge design derived from front-line motorsport competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-click independent compression and rebound adjustment for exceptionally fine, trackside tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 mm preload adjustment range allowing ride-height and spring-rate optimisation without specialist tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested baseline settings of 16 clicks compression and 16 clicks rebound give a proven starting point for a wide range of riders and circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact cartridge geometry and enhanced heat dissipation maintain consistent damping characteristics even under sustained race conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven at the highest levels of motorsport, including British Superbike Championship and Isle of Man TT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign, Finish and Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eK-Tech's TRDS-R cartridge kit reflects the brand's deep roots in competitive motorcycle racing. The closed-cartridge format is not a marketing claim — it is the same fundamental architecture K-Tech engineers developed for factory-supported superbike teams. The compact dimensions allow fitment within the original Ducati fork legs without compromise, while the internal through-rod layout separates the compression and rebound circuits cleanly, eliminating the cross-talk that limits conventional open-cartridge designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat management is built into the architecture rather than bolted on as an afterthought. Under the punishing braking zones and long, fast corners that define a British Superbike circuit or the Mountain Course, fork temperature rises significantly. The TRDS-R's closed-cartridge geometry accelerates oil circulation and dispersion, keeping the damping curve stable lap after lap. The result is a fork that feels as composed on lap twenty as it did on the sighting lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrack Performance and Adjustment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 36-click independent adjustment range on both compression and rebound is wider than most production-based cartridge systems, giving a rider and their technician genuine room to dial in a setup. The 130 mm stroke accommodates the V4's aggressive geometry and the large suspension travel demanded by a full-circuit race weekend. With 18 mm of preload adjustment, ride height and corner-entry balance can be tuned to complement tyre selection, circuit characteristics and rider weight without returning to the workshop between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation must be carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre. Specialised tools and techniques are required to ensure the performance and safety of this product are fully realised — fitting by an uncertified workshop risks damage to the cartridge and invalidates any warranty or performance expectation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed to fit the following models:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale V4 — 2018 to 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale V4 S — 2018 to 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale V4 R — 2018 to 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale V4 SP — model years within the 2018–2024 range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this kit is compatible with your specific build or specification year, contact Inter-Pace before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 160-018-070-020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroke: 130 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression adjustment: 36 clicks independent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebound adjustment: 36 clicks independent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested compression setting: 16 clicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested rebound setting: 16 clicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreload adjustment: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168824156426,"sku":"160-018-070-020","price":4095.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/TRDS-R_e4bfdd31-7921-49a8-9840-6ea5eaa83b61.png?v=1780816684","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-ca\/products\/k-tech-trds-r-closed-cartridge-kit-ducati-panigale-v4","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}