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| Brand | Öhlins |
|---|---|
| Part Number | FGK 229 |
| Model | NIX 30 Cartridge Kit |
| Fork Travel | 120 mm |
| Cartridge Diameter | 30 mm |
| Compatible Spring Series | Öhlins 08790 (sold separately) |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2024) |
| Type Approval | German ABE included |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Engineered from the ground up for the Ducati Panigale V4, the Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 229 replaces the standard fork internals with a precision-machined 30 mm cartridge system built to Öhlins' exacting Swedish tolerances. The result is a front end that communicates with the road or track surface on an entirely different level — sharper response, better mid-corner stability and far greater rider confidence whether you are chasing lap times or carving mountain roads.
Key Features
- 30 mm cartridge design delivers a significant step up in damping consistency and structural rigidity over the OEM fork internals
- Compression damping and adjuster housed in the left fork leg for clear, logical setup changes at the track
- Rebound damping and adjuster integrated into the right fork leg, keeping each circuit independently tunable
- Spring preload adjusted directly at the fork cap — no special tools required for basic setup changes
- Compatible with the Öhlins 08790 spring series, allowing spring rate to be matched precisely to rider weight and riding style (springs ordered separately)
- Supplied with a full installation manual; includes German ABE type approval for road-legal use in Germany
Build Quality and Materials
Every component in the FGK 229 kit reflects the same manufacturing philosophy Öhlins applies to its factory World Superbike and MotoGP hardware. The cartridge bodies are machined from high-grade aluminium and feature hard-anodised surfaces engineered to resist wear over extended service intervals. Seals, valving shims and adjuster mechanisms are built to tight tolerances that ensure the damping curves remain consistent lap after lap, season after season. This is not an aftermarket upgrade that simply replaces the OEM parts — it is a fundamentally superior system that transforms the character of the Panigale V4's front end.
Performance on Road and Track
The separated compression and rebound circuits mean each damping axis can be dialled in independently without cross-influence, a layout that makes fine-tuning intuitive even for riders new to high-end suspension. On circuit, the 30 mm cartridge resists fade under repeated heavy braking and high-speed direction changes that would expose the limits of the stock fork. On the road, the same precision translates into a front end that tracks accurately over broken surfaces without transmitting harshness through the bars. The 120 mm of travel is retained from the standard specification, so geometry, steering head angles and clearances remain unchanged.
Fitment and Compatibility
The Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 229 is developed specifically for the following model:
- Ducati Panigale V4 — model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
The kit includes German ABE approval, confirming road-legal fitment for use in Germany without requiring individual vehicle inspection. For all other markets, please verify local homologation requirements. Öhlins recommends installation by an authorised Öhlins Service Centre to ensure correct setup and to preserve the warranty.
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: Öhlins 08790 (springs sold separately)
- Compression damping adjuster: left fork leg
- Rebound damping adjuster: right fork leg
- Preload adjustment: fork cap
- Fitment: Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2024)
- German ABE type approval: included
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2024)
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