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| Brand | Extreme Components |
|---|---|
| Product line | Epotex SBK |
| Material | Epotex composite (proprietary epoxy resin laminate) |
| Weight saving vs GRP | Approx. 30% lighter than conventional fibreglass |
| Reinforcement | Carbon and Kevlar at all mounting points |
| Finish | Gloss black gelcoat, direct from mould, unpainted |
| Fasteners included | No — supplied without quick-release fasteners |
| Intended use | Racing / track use only — not road legal |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 / V4S / V4R, 2018–2021 |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Drawn straight from the world of superbike racing, the Extreme Components Epotex SBK tank cover delivers a race-bred finish and material sophistication that standard GRP bodywork simply cannot match. Engineered specifically for the Ducati Panigale V4, V4S and V4R, this piece carries the unmistakable DNA of a manufacturer whose parts appear on World Superbike grids — and it looks the part every bit as much as it performs.
Key Features
- Premium Epotex laminate construction, 30% lighter than conventional GRP, engineered with a proprietary epoxy resin formulation for exceptional rigidity and controlled flex
- Glossy black gelcoat outer surface released directly from the mould — no paint required, no added weight, a factory-quality finish from day one
- Carbon and Kevlar reinforcements at every mounting point, ensuring long-term durability under race-day vibration and stress
- Clean, unpainted surface ready for custom livery or left as-is for that purposeful, raw-race aesthetic
- Purpose-built for track use — a genuine racing component, not a road-derived compromise
- Supplied without quick-release fasteners, giving the rider full freedom to choose their preferred mounting solution
Design, Finish and Heritage
Extreme Components has built its reputation supplying teams and privateer racers who refuse to settle for catalogue bodywork. The Epotex process at the heart of this tank cover represents their in-house answer to the weight and brittleness limitations of traditional GRP: a specially developed epoxy resin system that binds the laminate into a structure that is simultaneously lighter, stiffer and more resilient to impact than fibreglass. The gloss black gelcoat is an integral part of the mould release process — the surface you see is the surface as it left the tool, with no spray booth involved. The result is a depth and consistency of finish that painted parts rarely achieve, and a zero-tolerance approach to unnecessary mass.
Carbon and Kevlar reinforcements are laid in at every fastener location during the lamination process, not added as an afterthought. This means the tank cover absorbs the localised stress of mounting hardware without the micro-cracking that plagues lesser composite parts over a season of hard use. The aesthetic benefit is equally welcome: the visible weave at the fixing points is a subtle but unmistakable signal of the engineering beneath.
Track Use and Application
This is a competition component designed exclusively for closed-circuit use. It is not type-approved for road use and should not be fitted to a road-registered machine. For trackday riders and club racers running a Ducati Panigale V4 series, it represents the correct approach to weight reduction — removing mass from the bodywork without compromising structural integrity or visual quality. Combined with other Extreme Components Epotex panels, the cumulative weight saving becomes a meaningful performance factor over a race distance.
Fitment and Compatibility
This tank cover is designed and manufactured to fit the following models without modification:
- Ducati Panigale V4 — 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Ducati Panigale V4S — 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Ducati Panigale V4R — 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Extreme Components |
| Product line | Epotex SBK |
| Material | Epotex composite (proprietary epoxy resin laminate) |
| Weight saving vs GRP | Approx. 30% lighter than conventional fibreglass |
| Reinforcement | Carbon and Kevlar at all mounting points |
| Finish | Gloss black gelcoat, direct from mould, unpainted |
| Fasteners included | No — supplied without quick-release fasteners |
| Intended use | Racing / track use only — not road legal |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 / V4S / V4R, 2018–2021 |
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V4 / V4S / V4R (2018–2021)
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