{"product_id":"bmc-drop-air-filter-ducati-panigale-899-959-fm716-20","title":"BMC Drop-In Air Filter Ducati Panigale 899\/959 (2013-2019) FM716\/20","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineered with genuine racing pedigree, the BMC FM716\/20 drop-in air filter for the Ducati Panigale 899 and 959 replaces the restrictive OEM paper element with a precision-built, multi-layer cotton gauze unit that delivers measurably higher airflow without compromising filtration integrity. The result is a cleaner charge reaching your engine, a more responsive throttle, and a filter that earns its keep over many thousands of miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-layer cotton gauze construction saturated in a low-tack oil, balancing exceptional airflow with superior particle capture across all riding conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium mesh surround protects the cotton element against fuel vapour and oxidation, preserving filter integrity and extending service life well beyond any disposable paper alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber frame absorbs vibration and seals the airbox cleanly, eliminating the micro-fractures that can afflict rigid housings over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable — clean, re-oil and refit rather than replace, reducing long-term running costs and environmental waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimised pressure drop across the element translates directly into improved engine response and mid-range pull on both road and track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValidated against international test protocols for filtration efficiency and airflow, ensuring the quality standard BMC's motorsport reputation demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality and Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere a standard OEM filter relies on a single layer of pleated paper, the BMC FM716\/20 is built from four bonded layers of cotton gauze, each contributing to a graduated filtration matrix. The low-tack oil treatment ensures fine particulates are captured without choking airflow — a balance paper filters structurally cannot achieve. The aluminium mesh cage is not decorative; it stiffens the element under high-velocity airflow and acts as a chemical barrier against the fuel vapours that degrade lesser materials over time. The rubber perimeter frame completes the assembly, providing a precise, rattle-free seal in the Panigale's airbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance on Road and Track\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Panigale 899 and 959 are engines that reward every improvement in breathing efficiency. By allowing a greater volume of air to pass through at lower restriction, the FM716\/20 helps the engine reach its fuelling targets more readily, sharpening throttle response and supporting stronger pull through the mid-range. Whether you are commuting, touring mountain roads, or pushing the Panigale on circuit, the improvement is felt as immediacy — the engine reacts exactly when you ask it to, without the slight hesitation a clogged or restrictive paper filter introduces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BMC FM716\/20 is a direct, drop-in replacement requiring no modifications to the airbox or intake tract. It fits the following Ducati models:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 899 (2013-2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 959 (2016-2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: BMC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: FM716\/20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter type: Drop-in replacement air filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Four-layer oil-treated cotton gauze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame material: Rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurround: Aluminium mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Washable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: Ducati Panigale 899 (2013-2015), Ducati Panigale 959 (2016-2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168720085258,"sku":"FM716\/20","price":73.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/FM716_5bf320d7-6b1e-4cae-a6f8-a1d2136cf1c0.png?v=1780812417","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/bmc-drop-air-filter-ducati-panigale-899-959-fm716-20","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}