K-Tech TRDS-R closed cartridge kit for Ducati Panigale V4 2018–2024
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Technical data
BrandK-Tech
Part Number160-018-070-020
ModelTRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit
FitmentDucati Panigale V4 (2018–2024)
Stroke130 mm
Compression Adjustment36 clicks independent
Rebound Adjustment36 clicks independent
Suggested Compression Setting16 clicks
Suggested Rebound Setting16 clicks
Preload Adjustment18 mm
DescriptionThe whole story

Born 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.

Key Features

  • Through-Rod Damping System (TRDS-R) closed-cartridge design derived from front-line motorsport competition
  • 36-click independent compression and rebound adjustment for exceptionally fine, trackside tuning
  • 18 mm preload adjustment range allowing ride-height and spring-rate optimisation without specialist tools
  • Suggested baseline settings of 16 clicks compression and 16 clicks rebound give a proven starting point for a wide range of riders and circuits
  • Compact cartridge geometry and enhanced heat dissipation maintain consistent damping characteristics even under sustained race conditions
  • Proven at the highest levels of motorsport, including British Superbike Championship and Isle of Man TT

Design, Finish and Heritage

K-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.

Heat 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.

Track Performance and Adjustment

The 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.

Installation 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.

Fitment & Compatibility

This kit is designed to fit the following models:

  • Ducati Panigale V4 — 2018 to 2024
  • Ducati Panigale V4 S — 2018 to 2024
  • Ducati Panigale V4 R — 2018 to 2024
  • Ducati Panigale V4 SP — model years within the 2018–2024 range

If you are unsure whether this kit is compatible with your specific build or specification year, contact Inter-Pace before ordering.

Specifications

  • Part number: 160-018-070-020
  • Stroke: 130 mm
  • Compression adjustment: 36 clicks independent
  • Rebound adjustment: 36 clicks independent
  • Suggested compression setting: 16 clicks
  • Suggested rebound setting: 16 clicks
  • Preload adjustment: 18 mm
  • Fitment: Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2024)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits
  • Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2024)
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