The facts.
| Part Number | 155-012-070-020 |
|---|---|
| System | Direct Damping System (DDS) |
| Inner Diameter | 20 mm |
| Outer Diameter | 32 mm |
| Length | 716 mm |
| Control Piston Diameter | 31 mm |
| Compression Clicks | 30 (suggested baseline: 16) |
| Rebound Clicks | 30 (suggested baseline: 18) |
| Preload Adjustment | 18 mm (suggested baseline: 10 mm) |
| Compatible Spring Series | 36-260 |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Designed to transform the suspension feel of the Ducati Panigale V4 S across a full day in the saddle or a long track session, the K-Tech DDS Closed Cartridge Kit replaces the factory internals with a precision-engineered Direct Damping System that delivers consistent, fatigue-free control from the first corner to the last. Whether you are chasing lap times or covering serious road miles, the DDS cartridge keeps the front end composed and communicative without the harshness or unpredictability of a worn OEM setup.
Key Features
- Direct Damping System (DDS) with a 20 mm piston and 31 mm control piston for exceptionally precise damping response across all riding conditions.
- High oil-flow rate enables rapid reaction times, reducing rider fatigue and maintaining stability under extreme braking and corner entry forces.
- 30 clicks each of compression and rebound adjustment, plus 18 mm of preload adjustment, allow the suspension to be tailored precisely to rider weight, style and track surface.
- Patented design prevents cavitation, ensuring consistent, repeatable damping performance even under sustained hard use.
- Engineered as a direct fit for the original Panigale V4 S fork — no modification to the fork legs required.
- Compatible with K-Tech's 36-260 series springs for a complete, matched front-end package.
Precision Where It Counts
The core of the DDS system lies in its 20 mm working piston paired with a 31 mm control piston. This combination allows the cartridge to meter oil with a level of accuracy that OEM valving simply cannot match, translating directly into a front end that tracks true under hard braking and loads up smoothly as the corner tightens. The high oil-flow architecture eliminates the sluggishness that can plague conventional cartridge designs at high shaft velocities, keeping the tyre in contact with the road surface when it matters most.
All-Day Comfort and Adjustability
K-Tech's 30-click compression and rebound circuits give riders a genuinely wide tuning window without ever needing to remove the forks. The suggested baseline of 16 clicks compression, 18 clicks rebound and 10 mm preload provides a well-balanced starting point for an average rider on the Panigale V4 S, from which fine-tuning for body weight, tyre compound and riding preference is straightforward and intuitive. For track riders who move between different circuits — or road riders who encounter varying surfaces — this adjustability means the suspension can be reset in minutes. Cavitation prevention, delivered through K-Tech's patented closed cartridge geometry, ensures that the feel you dial in at the start of a session remains exactly the same at the end, regardless of oil temperature or intensity of use.
Fitment and Compatibility
This cartridge kit is engineered specifically for the Ducati Panigale V4 S covering model years 2018 through 2024. It is a drop-in replacement for the standard fork internals and is designed to work with K-Tech's own 36-260 spring series. Always verify fork dimensions and spring rate requirements before fitting.
Specifications
- Part number: 155-012-070-020
- System: Direct Damping System (DDS)
- Inner diameter: 20 mm
- Outer diameter: 32 mm
- Length: 716 mm
- Control piston diameter: 31 mm
- Compression adjustment: 30 clicks (suggested baseline: 16 clicks)
- Rebound adjustment: 30 clicks (suggested baseline: 18 clicks)
- Preload adjustment: 18 mm (suggested baseline: 10 mm)
- Compatible spring series: 36-260
- Fitment: Ducati Panigale V4 S (2018–2024)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V4 S (2018–2024)
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