K-Bike Aluminium Rear Wheel Nut for Ducati Panigale 1299/S (2015-2018) DM48X1,5

Machined from aerospace-grade 7075 T6 Ergal aluminium, the K-Bike rear wheel nut DM48X1,5 is a precision-crafted upgrade that replaces the factory nut on the Ducati Panigale 1299 and 1299 S with something worthy of the machine it sits on. Where the stock nut is purely functional, this CNC-milled component transforms the single-sided swingarm's most visible fastener into a defining detail — available in eight anodised colours to complement any build.

Key Features

• CNC-milled from 7075 T6 Ergal aluminium — the same high-strength, low-weight alloy used throughout motorsport for demanding structural applications
• M48x1,5 thread (part number DM48X1,5) is a direct, precise replacement for the original rear wheel nut — no modification required
• Nut and centring cone are manufactured as separate components, allowing a washer to be fitted for even load distribution and protection of sensitive contact surfaces against wear and pressure marks
• Compatible with the K-Bike COM48 cone, enabling a striking two-tone colour combination for custom track and race builds
• Available in eight anodised finishes: Black, Red, Blue, Silver, Green, Orange, Titanium and Gold
• Uses the same torque specification as the OEM part, making installation straightforward and safe

7075 T6 Ergal Aluminium — Material That Means Business

7075 T6 Ergal is a premium aerospace aluminium alloy prized in motorsport for delivering exceptional tensile strength while keeping mass to an absolute minimum. K-Bike machines this nut from solid billet, ensuring consistent wall thickness, clean thread engagement and a surface finish that holds its anodised colour through repeated wheel removals. This is not a cosmetic trinket; it is a structurally sound replacement part built to the same exacting tolerances as the components it is designed to work alongside.

Engineered Load Distribution

By manufacturing the nut body and centring cone as separate pieces, K-Bike introduces a design advantage rarely seen at this price point. A washer can be placed between the two, spreading clamping load more evenly across the hub face and shielding delicate aluminium contact surfaces from the fretting and indentation that repeated torquing can cause. For a track machine that sees frequent wheel changes, this detail matters far more than it might appear.

Two-Tone Customisation with the COM48 Cone

Pair the DM48X1,5 nut with the optional K-Bike COM48 centring cone and the swingarm end becomes a canvas. Choosing contrasting anodised colours for each piece produces a layered, race-paddock aesthetic that elevates the rear of the Panigale well beyond stock. The combination is particularly effective on track builds and livery-matched machines where every visible component is considered.

Colour Range

The DM48X1,5 is offered in eight anodised finishes: Black, Red, Blue, Silver, Green, Orange, Titanium and Gold. Each colour is achieved through an anodising process that bonds the finish to the alloy surface rather than sitting on top of it, giving far better durability than paint or powder coating on a rotating, torqued fastener.

Fitment and Compatibility

This rear wheel nut fits the following models:

• Ducati Panigale 1299 — 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
• Ducati Panigale 1299 S — 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Thread specification: M48x1,5. Compatible accessory: K-Bike COM48 cone. Always torque to the Ducati factory specification for the rear axle nut. Apply a light film of grease to the thread before fitting to aid even torque take-up and prevent galling between aluminium surfaces.

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