Öhlins SD 040 Steering Damper for Ducati 899 Panigale (2013–2016)
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The Öhlins SD 040 is a road and track steering damper engineered specifically for the Ducati 899 Panigale, delivering the kind of all-day riding confidence that lets you focus entirely on the road ahead. Designed to mount in the original position without modification, it integrates seamlessly into the 899's chassis for a natural, fatigue-free feel across every mile.
Key Features
- 68 mm stroke provides a generous, precisely controlled damping range suited to the 899 Panigale's handling character
- Original mount installation — no frame drilling or custom bracketry required, keeping the build clean and reversible
- Road and track (R&T) type code means the SD 040 is equally at home on a Sunday ride and a circuit day
- Wide adjustment range lets you dial in damping to match road conditions, tyre choice, and personal preference
- Öhlins engineering pedigree: developed and validated to the same standards as OEM fitments on factory superbikes
- ABE approval for German road use — fully road-legal for everyday riding in Germany
Precision Without Compromise
Steering dampers are often an afterthought, added after a tank-slapper reminds a rider why they matter. The SD 040 takes a different approach: it is tuned specifically for the 899 Panigale's geometry, so the damping curve works with the chassis rather than against it. The result is a steering feel that remains light and responsive at low speeds while providing meaningful stability under hard braking and mid-corner adjustments. Long motorway stretches become noticeably less tiring, and technical sections feel more composed.
Installation & Adjustment
The original mount design means the SD 040 fits directly to the factory mounting points on the Ducati 899 Panigale. No specialist fabrication is needed. Once fitted, the wide adjustment range allows incremental changes to compression damping so you can refine the feel for everything from wet commutes to dry track sessions without removing the unit from the bike.
Please note: the actual damper unit may differ in appearance from example images shown, as mounting hardware and orientation vary between motorcycle models.
Fitment & Compatibility
- Ducati 899 Panigale (2013–2016) — ABE approved for road use in Germany
Specifications
| Part Number | SD 040 |
|---|---|
| Type Code | Steering Damper R&T |
| Stroke | 68 mm |
| Mounting Position | Original mount |
| Approval | ABE (Germany) |
| Fitment | Ducati 899 Panigale 2013–2016 |
| Brand | Öhlins |
| Brand | Öhlins |
|---|---|
| Part Number | SD 040 |
| Type Code | Steering Damper R&T |
| Stroke | 68 mm |
| Mounting Position | Original mount |
| Approval | ABE (Germany) |
| Fitment | Ducati 899 Panigale (2013–2016) |
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Öhlins SD 040 Steering Damper for Ducati 899 Panigale (2013–2016)

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- Brand
- Öhlins
- Part Number
- SD 040
- Type Code
- Steering Damper R&T
- Stroke
- 68 mm
- Mounting Position
- Original mount
- Approval
- ABE (Germany)
- Fitment
- Ducati 899 Panigale (2013–2016)
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- Genuine parts & verified quality
- 14-day returns — in stock ships within 24h
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