
The facts.
| Brand | K-Tech |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 160-022-070-020 |
| Type | TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit |
| Technology | Through-Rod Damping System (TRDS-R) |
| Stroke | 130 mm |
| Compression Adjustment | 16 clicks |
| Rebound Adjustment | 16 clicks |
| Pre-load Adjustment | 18 mm |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 S (2018–2024) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
The K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit represents the pinnacle of fork upgrade technology for the Ducati Panigale V4 S, bringing race-derived Through-Rod Damping System engineering directly to a motorcycle that already sets the benchmark for Italian superbike performance. Every component is engineered to the tolerances demanded by professional competition, giving serious riders a suspension platform worthy of the V4 S chassis.
Key Features
- Through-Rod Damping System (TRDS-R) technology drawn directly from top-level professional racing programmes
- 36-click independent compression and rebound adjustment for precisely tailored damping characteristics on road or track
- Compact closed-cartridge design delivers significantly improved heat dissipation, maintaining consistent performance under sustained hard riding
- Engineered to preserve stable damping behaviour at elevated operating temperatures — critical during long track sessions or technical circuits
- Proven at the highest levels of motorsport, including British Superbike Championship and the Isle of Man TT
- Direct OEM-replacement fitment for Ducati Panigale V4 S 2018–2024 — no fabrication or modification required
Build Quality and Materials
What separates the TRDS-R from conventional cartridge upgrades is the uncompromising standard of manufacture applied throughout. K-Tech's Through-Rod architecture eliminates the heat build-up that degrades standard cartridge performance during repeated heavy braking and fast corner sequences. The closed-cartridge configuration keeps the damping oil isolated from contaminants, extending service intervals and ensuring the fork responds identically on lap one and lap twenty. The precision-machined internals are produced to the same specification K-Tech supplies to its contracted race teams, meaning the Panigale V4 S owner benefits from genuinely race-proven metallurgy and tolerancing — not a consumer approximation of it.
Performance on Road and Track
With 16 compression clicks and 16 rebound clicks available independently, the TRDS-R allows a degree of fine-tuning that transforms how the Panigale V4 S communicates through its front end. Riders can dial in a softer initial stroke for technical, bumpy circuits or stiffen the platform for smooth, high-speed tracks without touching spring pre-load. The 18 mm pre-load adjustment range adds a further layer of set-up flexibility to match rider weight and preferred geometry. The result is a fork that feels planted and progressive, with none of the fade associated with standard or budget aftermarket cartridges once track temperatures climb.
Fitment and Compatibility
This kit is developed and validated specifically for the Ducati Panigale V4 S across all model years from 2018 to 2024. It is not a universal part — the geometry, stroke and valving have been matched to the OEM fork tubes and chassis of this specific model. Installation must be carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre; specialised tools and techniques are required to ensure both performance and safety are fully realised. Attempting fitment without the correct workshop equipment may compromise the function of the system.
Specifications
- Part number: 160-022-070-020
- Type: TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit
- Technology: Through-Rod Damping System (TRDS-R)
- Stroke: 130 mm
- Compression adjustment: 16 clicks (suggested baseline: 16)
- Rebound adjustment: 16 clicks (suggested baseline: 16)
- Pre-load adjustment: 18 mm
- Fitment: Ducati Panigale V4 S, 2018–2024
- Installation: Authorised K-Tech Service Centre required
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V4 S (2018–2024)
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