K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit – Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023) | 160-017-230-020
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Engineered for the uncompromising demands of circuit racing, the K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit brings British Superbike and Isle of Man TT-proven Through-Rod technology to the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023). Refined in design, precise in execution, and built to deliver repeatable damping performance lap after lap, the TRDS-R represents K-Tech's heritage of elite-level suspension development made accessible to privateers and funded teams alike.
Key Features
- Through-Rod damping system provides exceptional precision, allowing riders and technicians to monitor and adjust fork behaviour with surgical accuracy
- The 'R' designation stands for Regulation — engineered for teams operating within current cost-cap rules or limited sponsorship budgets without sacrificing race-winning capability
- Lightweight, compact closed cartridge design improves heat dissipation for consistent damping performance throughout extended race stints
- 16-click compression and 16-click rebound adjustment (recommended baseline settings) offer a wide tuning envelope to suit circuit conditions and rider preference
- 18 mm preload adjustment range enables spring platform fine-tuning without removing the forks
- Race-proven at the highest levels of British Superbike competition and the Isle of Man TT
Design, Finish and Heritage
K-Tech Suspension has built its reputation across decades of top-flight motorsport, supplying works teams and record-breaking TT runners with damping solutions that routinely outperform equipment costing several times the price. The TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit carries that lineage into a package distinguished by its clean, purposeful engineering aesthetic — a compact cartridge body machined to close tolerances, finished to the standard you would expect from a supplier that operates at BSB factory level. Every component reflects the considered design philosophy that has made K-Tech a trusted name on the grid.
Performance on Track
The Through-Rod architecture at the heart of the TRDS-R eliminates the cavitation and inconsistency associated with conventional open-cartridge designs. Oil movement is fully controlled at all piston speeds, which translates into a fork that behaves identically on the opening lap as it does on the final corner of a 20-lap race. The 675 mm overall length and 130 mm of stroke are matched specifically to the GSX-R 1000 chassis geometry, preserving factory ride height relationships while unlocking a level of damping resolution that the stock internals cannot approach.
Fitment and Compatibility
This kit is designed and validated for the following model:
- Suzuki GSX-R 1000 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Installation by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre is recommended to ensure correct setup and to validate the manufacturer's support.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 675 mm |
| Stroke | 130 mm |
| Compression adjustment | 16 clicks (recommended) |
| Rebound adjustment | 16 clicks (recommended) |
| Preload adjustment | 18 mm |
| Technology | Through-Rod damping system (TRDS-R) |
| Intended use | Racing — British Superbike, Isle of Man TT and circuit competition |
| Part number | 160-017-230-020 |
| Brand | K-Tech |
|---|---|
| Part number | 160-017-230-020 |
| Fitment | Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023) |
| Overall length | 675 mm |
| Stroke | 130 mm |
| Compression adjustment | 16 clicks (recommended) |
| Rebound adjustment | 16 clicks (recommended) |
| Preload adjustment | 18 mm |
| Intended use | Racing — British Superbike, Isle of Man TT, circuit competition |
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K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit – Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023) | 160-017-230-020

Tech specs
- Brand
- K-Tech
- Part number
- 160-017-230-020
- Fitment
- Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2017–2023)
- Overall length
- 675 mm
- Stroke
- 130 mm
- Compression adjustment
- 16 clicks (recommended)
- Rebound adjustment
- 16 clicks (recommended)
- Preload adjustment
- 18 mm
- Intended use
- Racing — British Superbike, Isle of Man TT, circuit competition
- Worldwide shipping
- Genuine parts & verified quality
- 14-day returns — in stock ships within 24h
- Personal email support
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