K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit for Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017–2023, part 160-017-230-020
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Technical data
BrandK-Tech
Part number160-017-230-020
FitmentSuzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023)
Overall length675 mm
Stroke130 mm
Compression adjustment16 clicks (recommended)
Rebound adjustment16 clicks (recommended)
Preload adjustment18 mm
Intended useRacing — British Superbike, Isle of Man TT, circuit competition
DescriptionThe whole story

Engineered for the uncompromising demands of circuit racing, the K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit brings British Superbike and Isle of Man TT-proven Through-Rod technology to the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023). Refined in design, precise in execution, and built to deliver repeatable damping performance lap after lap, the TRDS-R represents K-Tech's heritage of elite-level suspension development made accessible to privateers and funded teams alike.

Key Features

  • Through-Rod damping system provides exceptional precision, allowing riders and technicians to monitor and adjust fork behaviour with surgical accuracy
  • The 'R' designation stands for Regulation — engineered for teams operating within current cost-cap rules or limited sponsorship budgets without sacrificing race-winning capability
  • Lightweight, compact closed cartridge design improves heat dissipation for consistent damping performance throughout extended race stints
  • 16-click compression and 16-click rebound adjustment (recommended baseline settings) offer a wide tuning envelope to suit circuit conditions and rider preference
  • 18 mm preload adjustment range enables spring platform fine-tuning without removing the forks
  • Race-proven at the highest levels of British Superbike competition and the Isle of Man TT

Design, Finish and Heritage

K-Tech Suspension has built its reputation across decades of top-flight motorsport, supplying works teams and record-breaking TT runners with damping solutions that routinely outperform equipment costing several times the price. The TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit carries that lineage into a package distinguished by its clean, purposeful engineering aesthetic — a compact cartridge body machined to close tolerances, finished to the standard you would expect from a supplier that operates at BSB factory level. Every component reflects the considered design philosophy that has made K-Tech a trusted name on the grid.

Performance on Track

The Through-Rod architecture at the heart of the TRDS-R eliminates the cavitation and inconsistency associated with conventional open-cartridge designs. Oil movement is fully controlled at all piston speeds, which translates into a fork that behaves identically on the opening lap as it does on the final corner of a 20-lap race. The 675 mm overall length and 130 mm of stroke are matched specifically to the GSX-R 1000 chassis geometry, preserving factory ride height relationships while unlocking a level of damping resolution that the stock internals cannot approach.

Fitment and Compatibility

This kit is designed and validated for the following model:

  • Suzuki GSX-R 1000 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Installation by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre is recommended to ensure correct setup and to validate the manufacturer's support.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Overall length 675 mm
Stroke 130 mm
Compression adjustment 16 clicks (recommended)
Rebound adjustment 16 clicks (recommended)
Preload adjustment 18 mm
Technology Through-Rod damping system (TRDS-R)
Intended use Racing — British Superbike, Isle of Man TT and circuit competition
Part number 160-017-230-020
What's includedEverything in the box
  • 1x K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit
  • 1x set of springs
FitmentWhich bikes this fits
  • Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023)
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