The facts.
| Brand | K-Tech |
|---|---|
| Part number | 055-55.DU12.03 |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020–2024) |
| Inner diameter | 18.00 mm |
| Outer diameter | 8.00 mm |
| Overall length | 250.00 mm |
| Stroke | 65.00 mm |
| Upper mounting type | Eye, 8.00 mm bolt diameter |
| Lower mounting type | Eye, 8.00 mm bolt diameter |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Engineered in collaboration with Toby Dampers, the K-Tech steering damper for the Ducati Panigale V2 955 sets the benchmark for precision handlebar control through its lightweight yet rigorously constructed aluminium body. Whether you are carving mountain roads or pushing lap times on track, this damper eliminates the tank-slappers and feedback spikes that undermine rider confidence, delivering a composed, predictable steering feel in every condition.
Key Features
- Adjustable damping force lets you tune steering resistance precisely to suit road or race conditions, giving full control over the handling character of your Panigale V2 955.
- Lightweight aluminium construction keeps unsprung and rotating mass to a minimum without compromising the structural integrity demanded by track use.
- Complete mounting hardware is included in the box, ensuring a precise, rattle-free fit without sourcing additional fasteners.
- Fully serviceable design extends the working life of the damper and allows rebuild rather than replacement, reducing long-term running costs.
- Co-developed with Toby Dampers, bringing race-level engineering expertise directly to a road-legal bolt-on component.
- Eye-to-eye mounting geometry with 8.00 mm fastener diameter at both ends integrates cleanly with the Panigale V2 955 frame and triple clamp architecture.
Build Quality and Materials
K-Tech has built its reputation on suspension components that hold up under genuine race conditions, and the 055-55.DU12.03 steering damper reflects that philosophy at every level. The outer body is machined from aluminium alloy, combining a high strength-to-weight ratio with a surface finish that resists corrosion across seasons of road and track exposure. Internal tolerances are held to the standard K-Tech applies across its full suspension range, meaning the damping action remains consistent across temperature cycles and accumulated mileage rather than degrading as cheaper units do.
Both mounting ends use an eye attachment with an 8.00 mm bolt diameter, a geometry chosen to distribute load evenly through the bracket interface and reduce the risk of fretting under sustained vibration. The 65.00 mm stroke and 250.00 mm overall length are specific to the Panigale V2 955 installation envelope, so fitment is exact rather than adapted from a generic unit.
Road and Track Performance
On the road, an adjustable steering damper transforms the Ducati Panigale V2 955 from a bike that can feel nervous over mid-corner bumps into one that tracks your intended line with reassuring authority. On circuit, where tyre forces are higher and surface irregularities arrive faster, the damper's ability to absorb impulsive steering inputs without deadening feedback becomes a genuine performance advantage. Because the damping rate is externally adjustable, a single setting does not have to compromise between street comfort and track precision.
Fitment and Compatibility
This steering damper is a direct-fit replacement and upgrade for the following model:
- Ducati Panigale V2 955 — model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Installation must be carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre. Correct fitment requires specialist tooling and technical knowledge; improper installation may affect handling and safety.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 mounting bolt diameter | 8.00 mm |
| Lower mounting type | Eye |
| Lower mounting bolt diameter | 8.00 mm |
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x K-Tech steering damper for Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020–2024)
- Mounting hardware for installation
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020–2024)
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