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| Part Number | FGK 229 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Öhlins |
| Type | NIX 30 fork cartridge kit |
| Fork Travel | 120 mm |
| Cartridge Diameter | 30 mm |
| Spring Series | 08790 (sold separately) |
| Compression Adjuster | Left fork leg |
| Rebound Adjuster | Right fork leg |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019) |
| Road Approval | ABE (Germany) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
The Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 229 is a factory-engineered fork upgrade developed specifically for the Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019), bringing the legendary Swedish suspension heritage of Öhlins directly into the OEM fork legs of your machine. The 30 mm cartridge architecture transforms the stock fork into a precision-tunable unit worthy of both demanding road use and serious track work.
Key Features
- Dedicated fitment for the Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019) — a direct, purpose-engineered solution rather than an adapted universal kit
- 30 mm cartridge system delivers substantially improved damping consistency and fork stability under braking and mid-corner loads
- Compression damping and its adjuster are housed in the left fork leg; rebound damping and its adjuster sit in the right leg — keeping each circuit clean and independent
- All adjustments — compression, rebound and spring preload — are accessible at the fork cap, so setup changes take seconds at the trackside
- Springs from the 08790 series are ordered separately, allowing you to select the spring rate suited to your weight, riding style and circuit
- Includes an installation manual; for best results Öhlins recommends fitting by an authorised Öhlins Service Centre
- German ABE approval (type approval for road use in Germany) confirmed for this fitment
Design, Finish and Heritage
Öhlins has been the suspension of choice at the highest levels of Grand Prix and Superbike racing for over four decades. The NIX 30 range carries that pedigree into a bolt-in cartridge format that retains the original fork outer tubes, preserving the visual lines of the Panigale while fundamentally changing what the chassis can do. The cartridge internals are machined and assembled to Öhlins' exacting Swedish tolerances, and the engineering logic — separating compression and rebound circuits into dedicated legs — mirrors the architecture found on full factory Superbike equipment.
Performance on Road and Track
The Ducati Panigale 959 sits in a demanding middle ground: quick enough to expose the limitations of a standard fork under hard use, yet ridden daily by owners who need consistent, predictable behaviour on imperfect road surfaces. The FGK 229 addresses both demands. On track, the independently adjustable compression and rebound circuits let you dial the fork precisely to a given circuit's braking zones and corner profiles. On the road, the improved damping linearity smooths out the harshness that can come from a standard cartridge under repeated impacts, keeping the front tyre loaded and the steering neutral.
Fitment and Compatibility
This kit is confirmed to fit the following model:
- Ducati Panigale 959 — model years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- German ABE road approval included for this fitment
Springs are not included and must be ordered separately from the Öhlins 08790 series. If you are unsure which spring rate to select, the installation manual provides guidance, and any authorised Öhlins Service Centre can advise based on your all-up weight and intended use.
Fitting and Setup Service
Fitting matters as much as the part. We are an authorised Öhlins service centre and carry out installation, servicing and setup ourselves — get in touch and we will arrange it alongside your order.
Specifications
- Part number: FGK 229
- Fork travel: 120 mm
- Cartridge diameter: 30 mm
- Spring series: 08790 (sold separately)
- Compression adjuster location: left fork leg
- Rebound adjuster location: right fork leg
- Preload adjustment: fork cap
- Fitment: Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019)
- Road approval: ABE (Germany)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale 959 (2016–2019)
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