Öhlins SD 040 Steering Damper for Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020–2024)

Engineered for the rider who demands confidence through every long sweeper and tight technical section, the Öhlins SD 040 steering damper brings all-day composure to the Ducati Panigale V2 955. Whether you are covering ground on a demanding road route or pushing hard on track, this damper absorbs the kickback and oscillation that creep in at speed, letting you focus on the ride rather than managing the bars.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for the Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020–2024) with an original mount installation position for a precise, factory-quality fit
• 68 mm stroke delivers a well-balanced damping range suited to both road touring and circuit use
• Road and Track (R&T) type code provides a versatile damping characteristic that transitions smoothly between relaxed road riding and more demanding track sessions
• Adjustable damping allows you to tune the response to suit your riding style, load and road conditions — reducing fatigue on long days in the saddle
• Öhlins engineering heritage ensures consistent, fade-free performance across a wide temperature range
• Type approval (ABE) confirmed for German road use, so fitting does not compromise your vehicle registration

All-Day Comfort and Stability

High-speed stability and wrist fatigue are closely linked. An unchecked steering wobble or tankslapper demands constant physical correction, and over the course of a long ride that accumulates into genuine tiredness. The Öhlins SD 040 intervenes progressively — damping unwanted oscillation without masking the natural communication between front tyre and handlebar. The result is a Panigale V2 that tracks true on motorway stretches, remains planted through mountain hairpins and inspires confidence at the exit of fast corners where instability is most likely to appear.

Precision Engineering from Öhlins

Öhlins developed the SD 040 as a direct replacement that slots into the Panigale V2's original mounting position. There is no need for additional brackets or custom fabrication — the unit is engineered to the bike's geometry from the outset. The R&T specification means a single damper covers the full spectrum from commuting to spirited weekend riding and occasional track days, with the adjustability to reflect each scenario properly.

Fitment and Compatibility

The Öhlins SD 040 is a direct-fit steering damper confirmed for the following model:

• Ducati Panigale V2 955 (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) — ABE approval for road use in Germany

Please note that the actual damper body and bracket configuration may differ from generic product imagery due to model-specific mounting requirements. The unit supplied is correct for the Panigale V2 955 as listed above.

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