Nitron NTR R1 Sport - Big-Piston Integral Pressurised Gas-Monotube Shock Absorber for Suzuki Motorcycles
The perfect, compliant and controlled road shock - built just for you, to your exact specification, from your suspension specialists, HPS
Despite being Nitron's entry level bespoke rear shock absorber, with its full 40mm diameter piston, this unit will outperform much more expensive units from the "bigger" manufacturers and will always offer a significant improvement in comfort and response over the OE shock fitted to your bike - even if it has a remote or piggy-back reservoir. It features a totally uncomplicated single adjuster knob which tunes both rebound and compression damping simultaneously - making it perfect for the road biased rider and, don't forget, we have a special build service for shorter riders who need a lower seat height; please ask for details.
Made in England, all Nitron shocks supplied by HPS are totally rebuildable and backed with a full UK technical support and service operation.
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| "The difference is unbelievable and immediately noticeable. After no more than 100 metres I was grinning. My bike feels tighter and firmly planted on the road. There's no wallow or sloppy sag, just a taught predicable precision to cornering. And such a smooth ride too, I hardly feel any of the little bumps that used to ripple through my seat. I did give the throttle a blip out of some corners and it feels wonderful. I am utterly delighted with the transformation of my bike." |
| "Just thought I'd let you know that I've finally fitted the Nitron shock to my 1200 Bandit....what a revelation, the ride quality is superb & so far it feels spot on as far as their settings they sent it out with go.
Far more controlled than the old Hagon shock." |
When ordering from HPS, please include your weight (with any specific requirements you may have regarding whether you want a lower or higher default seat height - i.e. if you are taller or shorter than average) and state how your bike is used (i.e. road solo only, road with pillion, road and track or track only etc.) as we will be building your shock to your specific order with the optimum length, spring rate and damper adjustments pre-set for you.
Please don't hesitate to call us at HPS to ask your suspension questions - we will be very happy to discuss your needs and assist.
- HPS will build your shock to order with the specification based on your individual needs and with all adjustments pre-set (see above)
- Large 40mm piston for more precise and consistent damping control (23.5% more damping oil flow than Ohlins TTX 36mm piston)
- Very straightforward single adjuster for rapid combined damping adjustment
- Manufactured from a hard-anodised corrosion-resistant CNC machined aluminium alloy body, combined with the same high quality internal components as in Nitron's range-topping shocks
- Pressurised Gas-Monotube design
- Manual preload adjustment with C-Spanner included, or...
- Optional remote Hydraulic Preload Adjuster (HPA) for instant changes to rear ride-height (eliminates use of C-Spanner) to vary steering response between road and track (also ideal for shorter riders or for those bikes where the laden weight varies significantly; e.g. from solo to with pillion & luggage)
- *Adjustable/increasable length as standard (for most bikes please confirm re. your bike prior to ordering) to fine tune ride-height and steering)
- Shorter shocks available to order for many bikes (please call/contact to confirm) for smaller riders who may wish to lower seat - typical seat height reduction achievable is up to 30mm/1.25"
- Very light weight (e.g. Triumph 675, more than 0.5 Kg lighter, even with Hydraulic Preload Adjuster included for Race version)
- 3rd piston Shim-Stack for very low speed rebound damping control
- Teflon lined low-friction rose jointed eyes where applicable (bike-dependent end fittings may differ from those shown here)
- Ultra low-friction piston rod seal design
- Completely rebuildable/re-valvable with rapid UK maintenance and support service
- By far the highest quality and best value entry level bespoke shock you can buy
- Includes Full 5 Year Warranty from HPS
Please note that for certain applications, appearance (i.e., colour of some components), may vary from those shown.