Showa

“Adapted technology” suspension upgrade for Africa Twin

New for spring 2017, Showa is releasing a “Premium Upgrade Kit” for the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin, using the “adapted technology” they developed for the Honda CRF450 RALLY Dakar Rally machine.

The new fork uses Showa’s ‘Emerald Coating’ on the inner tubes and rear cushion - a multi-layer titanium based surface treatment - and ‘Dimplush’ coating on the outer tube (think about it as being like the surface of a golf ball, but on a microscopic level -  a machined micro surface texture that creates pockets that retain oil). Both are processes that result in reduced friction and improved suspension performance, responsiveness and durability.
An off-road specific setting that can be operated without the use of a tool and while wearing gloves allows riders to adjust spring and damping force characteristics on rough roads.

Showa say that the combination of these technologies on an on/off-road machine “helps to achieve outstanding, comfortable ride feel and handling stability in off-road conditions and drastically enhance the off-road and street performance on all kinds of road and surface conditions”. 


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