BMC Racing Air Filter Ducati Panigale 899/959 (2013-2019) FM716/20RACE

The BMC Racing air filter FM716/20RACE is a direct, drop-in upgrade for the Ducati Panigale 899 and 959 that delivers a genuine increase in airflow without sacrificing filtration quality — making it just as relevant for weekend road riding as for track-day use. It shares the exact dimensions of the original paper element, so fitting it takes minutes rather than hours, and it rewards riders who have already mapped or modified their ECU with the extra breathing room the engine needs to realise that tuning investment.

Key Features

• Increased airflow through BMC's specially developed racing filter medium, allowing the engine to breathe more freely and respond more readily across the rev range.
• Drop-in fitment — identical dimensions to the OEM air filter, meaning no airbox modifications and no specialist tools required.
• High filtration efficiency maintained alongside the improved flow rate, keeping harmful contaminants out of the engine even under demanding conditions.
• Optimised for modified engines and remapped ECUs, giving tuned Panigale 899 and 959 units the unrestricted air supply they need to perform at their best.
• Distinctive yellow stripe makes the Racing filter immediately identifiable during servicing, confirming at a glance that the upgrade is in place.
• Race-derived technology developed and proven on circuit, applied directly to a road-legal, everyday-usable part.

Performance Without Compromise

Where a standard paper element imposes a ceiling on airflow, the BMC Racing medium is engineered to pass a significantly higher volume of air while still trapping particulates effectively. The result is a filter that suits riders who want more from their Panigale every time they ride, not just on track days. Throttle response feels sharper and the engine pulls more cleanly through the mid-range — benefits that are noticeable in normal road riding and become more pronounced the further the engine has been tuned.

Everyday Usability and Value

Because the FM716/20RACE matches the OEM fitment exactly, there is no learning curve and no risk of installation errors. Remove the standard element, fit the BMC, reassemble — the process is straightforward for any rider comfortable with basic servicing. The filter is also designed to be cleaned and re-oiled rather than replaced, which means the initial cost is offset over time against the recurring expense of replacement paper filters. For riders who service their own machines, this alone represents meaningful long-term savings.

Fitment and Compatibility

This filter is designed specifically for the following models:

• Ducati Panigale 899 — 2013 to 2015
• Ducati Panigale 959 — 2016 to 2019

Specifications

• Brand: BMC
• Part number: FM716/20RACE
• Filter type: Racing cotton gauze air filter
• Fitment: Direct OEM replacement (drop-in)
• Compatible models: Ducati Panigale 899 (2013-2015), Ducati Panigale 959 (2016-2019)
• Identifying feature: Yellow racing stripe
• Reusable: Yes — cleanable and re-oilable