
The facts.
| Part Number | DU 468 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear |
| Length | 310 mm (+4 / −2 mm) |
| Stroke | 63 mm |
| Spring Rate | 95 N/mm |
| Spring Reference | 21040-31 |
| Damping System | TTX twin-tube |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 / V4 S / V4 R / V4 Speciale / V4 S Corse (2018–2024) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
The Öhlins TTX GP shock absorber DU 468 brings genuine MotoGP and World Superbike Championship engineering directly to your Ducati Panigale V4. Constructed from meticulously selected materials and assembled to exacting tolerances, this unit delivers the kind of progressive, consistent damping that separates a truly sorted chassis from an ordinary upgrade — whether you are chasing lap times at the circuit or extracting maximum confidence on the road.
Key Features
- TTX twin-tube damping system provides remarkably even, pump-free suspension response for superior traction under hard acceleration and braking
- Fully adjustable compression and rebound damping plus spring preload, allowing millimetre-precise tuning to suit rider weight, track surface and riding style
- Race-proven materials and manufacturing standards drawn directly from Öhlins' MotoGP and WSBK programmes, ensuring exceptional durability under sustained high-load conditions
- Adjustable length (310 mm standard, +4/-−2 mm) with the Panigale V4 R fitment extendable to 312 mm per the installation guide
- Compatible with German road-use approval (ABE) requirements on specified Panigale V4 and V4 Speciale variants
- Part number DU 468 with spring reference 21040-31 for straightforward ordering and spring replacement
Build Quality and Materials
Öhlins has built its reputation on the quality of the components that go into every unit — not simply the technology that surrounds them. The TTX GP shock absorber uses a twin-tube architecture that keeps the working oil separated from the gas charge at all times, preventing cavitation and ensuring damping forces remain linear and repeatable lap after lap. The external reservoir, precision-machined aluminium body and hard-anodised surfaces reflect the same material specification Öhlins supplies to factory race teams. Every seal, shim stack and adjuster is engineered for longevity under the extreme heat cycles generated by a high-revving Ducati V4 engine pushing into tight corners.
Performance on Road and Track
At 310 mm installed length with a 63 mm stroke and a 95 N/mm spring rate, the DU 468 is calibrated specifically for the Panigale V4 platform's geometry and weight distribution. The result is a rear end that communicates precisely through the seat, resists wallowing under braking and maintains consistent chassis attitude through long, fast corners where lesser units begin to fade. Riders chasing road-legal performance on the Panigale V4 and V4 Speciale benefit from full ABE approval in Germany, while those using the V4 S or V4 S Corse on circuit can exploit the unit's full adjustment range without restriction.
Fitment and Compatibility
- Ducati Panigale V4 (2018–2023): road legal with ABE approval (Germany)
- Ducati Panigale V4 R (2019–2021): ABE in preparation; length adjustable to 312 mm — refer to installation guide
- Ducati Panigale V4 S (2018–2022): track use only; warning messages may appear on the dashboard
- Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse (2019–2020): track/race use only; error messages may appear on the display
- Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale (2018–2020): road legal with ABE approval (Germany)
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
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | DU 468 |
| Position | Rear |
| Length | 310 mm (+4 / −2 mm) |
| Stroke | 63 mm |
| Spring rate | 95 N/mm |
| Spring reference | 21040-31 |
| Damping system | TTX twin-tube |
| Fitment | Ducati Panigale V4 / V4 S / V4 R / V4 Speciale / V4 S Corse (2018–2024) |
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Ducati Panigale V4/S (2018–2024)
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