Suspension Components

RODOLFO · Dec 11, 2021

So thinking on going with the BASE, instead of the S

I know OHLINS is the popular brand

but also have heard there are other options like

MUPO
K-TECH
BITUBO

what do you guys recomend ?

Also what model? For example Complete FORKS, like the OHLINS RT

And TTX GP

brad8266 · Dec 11, 2021

Fastest guy I’ve ever witnessed on a v4 was on K-Tech
and he says it’s a lot better than Ohlins. He’s pro level fast. When he’s out I get my tow from him….Not saying the suspension makes him fast, he’s got much bigger balls than I do and isn’t afraid at all to go full send into any corner or get the back end squirrelly braking at the end of a straight. Following him is crazy.

The reason I’d stay Ohlins is the wide availability of parts and servicing options. I guess it depends on how comfy you are doing work yourself possibly. Triples would probably have to be replaced too.

https://www.ktechsuspensionusa.com/p-21777-k-tech-suspension-racing-front-fork-ktr-4.aspx

craig bush · Dec 12, 2021

brad8266 said:
Fastest guy I’ve ever witnessed on a v4 was on K-Tech
and he says it’s a lot better than Ohlins. He’s pro level fast. When he’s out I get my tow from him….Not saying the suspension makes him fast, he’s got much bigger balls than I do and isn’t afraid at all to go full send into any corner or get the back end squirrelly braking at the end of a straight. Following him is crazy.

The reason I’d stay Ohlins is the wide availability of parts and servicing options. I guess it depends on how comfy you are doing work yourself possibly. Triples would probably have to be replaced too.

https://www.ktechsuspensionusa.com/p-21777-k-tech-suspension-racing-front-fork-ktr-4.aspx

I’ve heard the same - that k-tech is possibly better than Ohlins, but it’s likely that available options from any of the manufacturers are competitive with the others in their respective tiers. Mupo alone is offering a through-rod fork to consumers though (to my understanding).

RickD996 · Dec 12, 2021

I'd 100% go K-Tech. Ohlins would be last on my list.

Cartridge kit and a shock. Forks are a waste of wedge.

bu2tler · Dec 12, 2021

@RODOLFO After a 1299S, I switched to a V4 Standard.
Other rims, converted to TTX shock and modified the Shwoa fork.
Complementing your list, Andreani also offers good opportunities.
But as @brad8266 wrote, the biggest advantage of Öhlins is that there is a specialist at every corner. Like Microsoft.

elements018 · Dec 14, 2021

Go with who you can get support locally from. Lots of Ohlins service centers all around europe for me, so its easy to get help if I need it, cheap to service and rebuild. $150 for Ohlins forks service here, new fork seals and oil.

rac1ngsnak3 · Dec 14, 2021

It’s all preference. Ohlins is good because it’s good stuff and has lots of support. K-tech is even better made (harder anodizing) but doesn’t have as much support in the States. K-tech is also more expensive.

Ohlins cartridge kit and TTX shock is good enough for 90% of people and applications.

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