K-Tech TRDS-R closed cartridge kit for Ducati Panigale V4 R 2019-2021
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Technical data
BrandK-Tech
Part Number160-019-070-020
ModelTRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit
TechnologyThrough-Rod closed cartridge
Stroke130 mm
Compression Adjustment16 clicks (recommended starting point)
Rebound Adjustment16 clicks (recommended starting point)
Preload Adjustment18 mm
FitmentDucati Panigale V4 R (2019–2021)
DescriptionThe whole story

Engineered for riders who demand consistent, race-proven front-end control through every session, the K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit transforms the standard Ducati Panigale V4 R forks into a precision-adjustable suspension system capable of enduring the harshest track conditions without fade or compromise. Part number 160-019-070-020 is built around K-Tech's celebrated Through-Rod technology — the same architecture trusted by teams competing in the British Superbike Championship and the Isle of Man TT.

Key Features

  • Through-Rod damping system delivers advanced, consistent performance across an extended range of riding conditions and temperatures
  • 36-click independent compression and rebound adjustment allows precise, repeatable damping setup without specialist instrumentation
  • Compact closed-cartridge architecture optimises heat dissipation, maintaining damping integrity under sustained race load
  • 16-click compression and 16-click rebound starting recommendations provided to give any rider an immediate, confidence-inspiring baseline
  • 130 mm stroke with 18 mm preload adjustment range covers a wide variety of rider weights, track surfaces and suspension geometries
  • Direct fitment for the Ducati Panigale V4 R (2019–2021) — no modification or adaptation required

Race-Derived Technology for the Privateer Racer

The TRDS-R programme was conceived with the privateer and small team in mind. Where factory outfits rely on dedicated suspension engineers at trackside, the TRDS-R gives the independent racer access to the same calibre of hardware through a straightforward click-adjustment interface. Setting changes can be made between sessions without disassembly, so a rider spending a full day at the circuit can work methodically through compression and rebound maps, narrowing in on an optimal setup as track temperature and tyre condition evolve.

The Through-Rod design keeps the damping fluid path short and direct, reducing the pressure differentials that cause conventional cartridge systems to behave inconsistently when oil temperature rises. The result is a fork that feels as controlled on lap twenty as it did on lap one — a quality that translates directly into confidence under late braking and through high-speed direction changes.

Build Quality and Materials

K-Tech manufactures the TRDS-R to the exacting tolerances demanded by international-level competition. Every component in the cartridge is produced and assembled in-house at K-Tech's UK facility, ensuring the quality control that has made the brand a fixture in British Superbike paddocks. The closed-cartridge design seals the working internals from external contamination, extending service intervals and protecting the investment over a full season of use.

Installation Note

Installation must be carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre. Specialist tools and procedures are required to fit and set up this product correctly; installation by unqualified workshops risks compromising both performance and safety.

Fitment and Compatibility

  • Ducati Panigale V4 R — 2019, 2020, 2021

Specifications

Part Number 160-019-070-020
Stroke 130 mm
Compression Clicks 16 (recommended starting point)
Rebound Clicks 16 (recommended starting point)
Preload Adjustment 18 mm
Technology Through-Rod closed cartridge
Fitment Ducati Panigale V4 R (2019–2021)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits
  • Ducati Panigale V4 R (2019–2021)
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