K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Fork Kit – Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020–2024) 160-018-070-020

Engineered for the demands of professional competition, the K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit transforms the front-end behaviour of the Ducati Panigale V2 955 with precision Through-Rod damping technology and race-proven build quality. Whether you are chasing lap records in British Superbike or preparing for the Isle of Man TT, this cartridge kit delivers the consistency and adjustability that separates podium finishers from the rest of the field.

Key Features

• Through-Rod damping technology provides a compact, thermally efficient cartridge design that maintains consistent damping performance even under sustained hard braking and high-speed cornering.
• 36-click independent compression adjustment and 36-click independent rebound adjustment give you granular control over suspension behaviour across every type of circuit and road surface.
• 18 mm preload adjustment range allows precise spring rate fine-tuning to suit rider weight, tyre choice, and track characteristics.
• Improved heat dissipation over conventional cartridge systems ensures damping characteristics remain stable and repeatable throughout an entire race stint.
• Supplied complete with a matched set of springs, ready for fitment by a K-Tech Service Centre.
• Designed and validated for professional-level competition, with a documented application in British Superbike and Isle of Man TT machinery.

Build Quality and Materials

K-Tech's reputation in international road racing rests on the quality of components that go into every kit. The TRDS-R uses close-tolerance machined internals and premium-grade materials throughout, reflecting the same manufacturing standards applied to their World Superbike and TT-winning suspension units. The closed cartridge architecture keeps the damping circuit isolated from contamination, prolonging service intervals and protecting the precision valving that defines the kit's character. Every unit is assembled and bench-tested at K-Tech's UK facility before despatch, so the settings you dial in on the day reflect exactly what the engineers intended.

Performance on Track and Road

The Through-Rod design at the heart of the TRDS-R reduces the volume displaced by the damper rod during stroke, which in turn minimises pressure fluctuations and allows finer, more predictable adjustment steps across the full 36-click range. Suggested starting points of 16 clicks compression and 16 clicks rebound give a balanced baseline from which riders can methodically tune for their specific combination of circuit, tyre compound, and riding style. The 130 mm stroke is matched to the Panigale V2 955's fork geometry, preserving the original handling balance while unlocking a far wider and more sophisticated adjustment envelope than the standard components allow.

Fitment and Compatibility

This kit is a direct fitment for the following motorcycle:

• Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Installation by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre is recommended to ensure correct spring selection, oil fill, and initial damping settings.

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