The Ducati Performance Ohlins steering damper is a racing-derived component that transforms how your Panigale V2 handles on the road and track. Ohlins technology, trusted in professional racing, is now fitted to your bike as a genuine Ducati Performance product. This adjustable steering damper lets you tune the shock absorber stiffness to match your riding style, road conditions and track layout, improving stability at high speeds and when exiting corners without compromise. Ducati Performance Ohlins steering damper: why it matters Adjustable stiffness for every riding condition The Ducati Performance Ohlins steering damper works by controlling the movement of your front end, dampening the oscillations that build up under acceleration, braking and hard cornering. Unlike a fixed damper, this one is adjustable. You can increase stiffness when you want more control on a flowing mountain pass or a race track, or ease it back for a softer, more comfortable feel on a long highway day. That flexibility is what separates a damper you live with from one you constantly wish you could change. On the Panigale V2, a supersport with a reputation for precision, the Ohlins damper brings that precision to the steering column itself. High-speed stability improves because the front wheel is no longer chattering under load. Cornering feels more planted because the damper absorbs the micro-movements that used to feed vibration back through the bars. On the track, corner exit becomes more controlled, letting you push harder into the next straight. On the road, the bike simply tracks better and feels more connected to the tarmac. CNC-machined aluminum brackets with anodized finish The mounting brackets are finely CNC-machined from aluminum and anodized to a high standard, so they maintain their appearance and resist corrosion over years of riding in India’s varied climate. This is not a bolt-on-and-forget item that fades or dulls; the finish stays sharp and the brackets stay secure.