The K&N DU-1006 is a round, open-top replacement air filter for Ducati motorcycles. Per the manufacturer, it uses multiple layers of woven cotton gauze over pleated media, which gives a large filtration area and long service intervals. The manufacturer says the design is meant to raise horsepower and torque while still protecting the engine. The main reason to pay for it over a standard element is the reusable build: it arrives pre-oiled, can be washed and re-oiled, and the manufacturer says it can deliver a lifetime of performance with proper care.
Fitment is the variable to verify before ordering. The manufacturer says the filter was developed for the Ducati Sport 1000 and also suits Hypermotard and other Ducati models. Its 3.5 in outside diameter, 2 in inside diameter, and 5.5 in height match the stock round element, and the base seal and sealing bead are application-specific. For a DIY swap, the manufacturer's guidance is to set the raised seal bump facing up when seating the element in the airbox. Searches for K&N DU-1006 Ducati Sport 1000 filter, Hypermotard washable air filter, and cotton gauze round air filter typically point to this exact application.
The manufacturer lists the Ducati Sport 1000 and says the filter is made for Hypermotard and other Ducati models. Because the application list varies by year, confirm your exact model and year with the manufacturer before ordering.
Yes. The manufacturer states that K&N filters of this type are washable and reusable and, with proper care, deliver a lifetime of performance. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning and re-oiling instructions each time you service it.
The manufacturer says the raised seal bump should face up when the filter is placed in the airbox, replacing the stock element directly.
Per the manufacturer, this is a direct-replacement element, so the job is a straightforward airbox swap: remove the stock filter, check that the new element's base seal and bead sit cleanly, and seat it with the raised seal bump facing up. Before installing, wipe out the airbox so debris does not enter the intake. Confirm the seal fit against your model before riding.
