The facts.
| Brand | K-Tech |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 055-55.DU12.03 |
| Inner Diameter | 18.00 mm |
| Outer Diameter | 8.00 mm |
| Overall Length | 250.00 mm |
| Stroke | 65.00 mm |
| Upper Mounting Type | Eye |
| Upper Fixing Bolt Diameter | 8.00 mm |
| Lower Mounting Type | Eye |
| Lower Fixing Bolt Diameter | 8.00 mm |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Long days in the saddle on a Ducati Panigale 959 demand a steering damper that works with the rider, not against them. The K-Tech 055-55.DU12.03 steering damper — developed in collaboration with Toby Dampers — delivers fully adjustable damping that smooths out kickback and tank-slappers without deadening the Panigale's trademark precision, whether you are threading through morning commuter traffic or pushing hard on a track day.
Key Features
- Individually adjustable damping lets you dial in exactly the steering weight that suits your riding style and conditions, reducing fatigue over extended rides.
- Lightweight aluminium construction keeps unsprung and reciprocating mass to a minimum while maintaining the rigidity needed to control high-speed steering inputs.
- Eye-to-eye mounting at both ends with 8 mm fixing bolts ensures a solid, rattle-free connection to the Panigale's chassis.
- 250 mm overall length and 65 mm stroke are dimensioned specifically for the 959 platform, giving full, unrestricted steering lock in both directions.
- Fully serviceable internals mean the unit can be rebuilt and revalved rather than replaced, protecting your investment over the long term.
- Complete mounting hardware included for a straightforward installation without sourcing additional fasteners.
All-Day Comfort Through Precise Damping
Wrist and arm fatigue on a high-performance naked or faired motorcycle often traces back to unchecked steering oscillation — the constant micro-corrections a rider must make when the front end receives a surface irregularity. By absorbing those impulses before they travel up the forks and into the bars, the K-Tech unit lets the rider maintain a lighter, more relaxed grip. That translates directly into improved feel, greater confidence through fast directional changes, and noticeably less tension in the shoulders on longer runs.
Track and Road Versatility
The adjustable damping circuit means a single setting does not have to compromise. Soften the damping for road use — where a natural, communicative steering feel matters most — then firm it up for circuit work, where high corner-entry speeds and abrupt direction changes place far greater demands on front-end stability. The robust aluminium body resists the heat cycles and vibration of sustained track use without any degradation in function.
Fitment and Compatibility
This steering damper is designed and dimensioned specifically for the following motorcycle:
- Ducati Panigale 959 — model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Installation Notice
Installation should be carried out exclusively by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre. Correct fitment requires specialist tools and technical knowledge to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Specifications
| Part Number | 055-55.DU12.03 |
|---|---|
| Inner Diameter | 18.00 mm |
| Outer Diameter | 8.00 mm |
| Overall Length | 250.00 mm |
| Stroke | 65.00 mm |
| Upper Mounting Type | Eye |
| Upper Fixing Bolt Diameter | 8.00 mm |
| Lower Mounting Type | Eye |
| Lower Fixing Bolt Diameter | 8.00 mm |
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x K-Tech steering damper for Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019)
- Mounting hardware
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019)
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