British suspension manufacturer K-Tech has multiple new product offers for their dealers as we head into the 2018 season, among them new gas-filled Razor and Razor Lite shock applications for the Triumph T120, Street Twin and Thruxton, said to deliver “improved comfort, handling and precision adjustment” for “Hinckley Twin owners.”
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| Razor for Triumph Twins |
Described as “styled to blend in with the Bonneville’s retro lines, both the Razor and Razor Lite come in a subtle and traditional black finish, yet contain the latest in suspension technology. Designed in the UK using our extensive experience in the race paddock, both are nitrogen-filled, providing more consistent internal pressure as the damper operates, for a smoother ride.”
Rebound damping on the Razor and Razor Lite is adjustable by hand – no tools required – using a dial at the base of the shock absorber. Length can also be adjusted by up to 10 mm, simply by turning the nuts above the spring, (one turn = 1 mm, so it is easy to measure).
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| KTR-4 front forks |
Razor shocks feature a piggyback reservoir, with an additional hand-dial at the collar, for quick and easy compression damping adjustment. Both Razor and Razor Lite units are direct replacements for the original equipment and available for the T120, Street Twin, Thruxton 1200 and the Scrambler (up to 2015).
Also seen here, K-Tech’s latest generation Razor-R and Razor-R Lite shock absorbers are now available to fit Yamaha’s Hyper Naked, Sports Touring and Sports Heritage 700 and 900 cc models.
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| Razor shock absorber |
Direct modification-free replacements for the original equipment shock absorbers, both models have internal reservoirs to separate the nitrogen gas from the damping oil for more consistent control. Length and rebound damping adjustment are straight forward, and the Razor-R has a hose-linked remote reservoir for compression damping adjustment.
At the top-end of the K-Tech range, KTR-4 front forks use their patented, championship-winning DDS (Direct Damping System) technology, which has been designed to compete at the highest levels of motorcycle racing. The DDS pressurised damping system uses 20 mm displacing pistons to create a high flow of oil through the 32 mm control valves to give precise damping control.
The design is said to eliminate cavitation, making the system very stable under extreme conditions; the damping circuits are designed to work independently to improve the dynamics and response time. The system is pressurised by a spring force, keeping it stable under all working temperatures.
They have 0.5 kg less unsprung mass than their previous KTR-3 forks, 10% more flex, and are now 1 kg lighter.
K-TECH SUSPENSION
www.ktechsuspension.com
