{"product_id":"ohlins-sd-040-steering-damper-ducati-panigale-959","title":"Öhlins SD 040 Steering Damper for Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Öhlins SD 040 is a road and track steering damper engineered specifically for the Ducati Panigale 959, bringing Öhlins' decades of motorsport heritage to one of Ducati's most celebrated supersports. Its clean, purposeful design drops straight into the original mounting position, preserving the factory aesthetic while adding a level of steering stability that transforms confidence at the limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built for the Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019) — no modifications or custom brackets required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68 mm stroke delivers progressive, consistent damping across the full range of steering input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts in the original factory position, maintaining the bike's intended geometry and clean lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad and track type code (R\u0026amp;T) — equally at home on a morning canyon run or a circuit session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins racing pedigree behind every internal component, refined over decades of Grand Prix and World Superbike competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman ABE type approval confirms legal road use in Germany without individual registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign, Finish and Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÖhlins products are unmistakable on any motorcycle, and the SD 040 is no exception. The damper's signature gold-toned finish and precision-machined body reflect a brand that has supplied championship-winning teams across MotoGP, WorldSBK and rally racing for over four decades. This is not an aftermarket approximation — it is the benchmark against which other steering dampers are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SD 040's slender profile integrates neatly with the Panigale 959's aggressive bodywork. Because it occupies the original mount, there is no visual compromise: the installation looks as though it came from the Ducati factory floor, which is precisely the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance on Road and Track\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed stability on the straight, composed turn-in at corner entry and resistance to tank-slappers under hard braking — these are the practical gains the SD 040 delivers. The 68 mm stroke provides enough travel to absorb the full arc of steering movement on a supersport, while Öhlins' internal valving keeps the damping force progressive rather than abrupt. The result is a steering feel that remains communicative without ever becoming nervous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis steering damper is confirmed to fit the following model with ABE approval for road use in Germany:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 959 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the actual damper may differ in minor detail from example images shown, owing to differences in mounting hardware across motorcycle models. Always verify your model year before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD 040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering damper R\u0026amp;T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStroke\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eÖhlins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati Panigale 959 (2016–2019)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoad Approval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABE (Germany)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Öhlins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168698327306,"sku":"SD 040","price":434.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/SD064_5811d7f5-4091-4408-8019-960753abdbd8.png?v=1780811390","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-ec\/products\/ohlins-sd-040-steering-damper-ducati-panigale-959","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}