Nitron, WP or Hagon shocks?
Poll: Nitron, WP or Hagon shocks?
Total Members Polled: 45
Discussion
Looking to replace my rear shock on the 7R. Ohlins are beyond my budget of £400.
What are your experiences and views on their relative merits for their base models? All have no remote reservoir and are adjustable only for preload and rebound (on same adjuster), but will be sprung for my weight. They all do brand new shocks for between £290 and £400.
Will be used for under 1000 road miles a year.
What are your experiences and views on their relative merits for their base models? All have no remote reservoir and are adjustable only for preload and rebound (on same adjuster), but will be sprung for my weight. They all do brand new shocks for between £290 and £400.
Will be used for under 1000 road miles a year.
No experience per se but I have been talking to many suspensions people lately as I am replacing these on the R1.
The one brand that seem to stand out, whoever they are, is Nitron. The main reason being the quality of the item they are producing.
No idea how much there is in terms of overall performance between them though.
The one brand that seem to stand out, whoever they are, is Nitron. The main reason being the quality of the item they are producing.
No idea how much there is in terms of overall performance between them though.
In this month's issue (well, they call it January 2012 !!) of Bike mag, - www.Bike.hps are advertising Nitron shocks from £354 with optional factory installed hydraulic pre-load adjuster for further £89 (HALF PRICE !! ????they say)but then that gets to Ohlins price territory dunnit?
J B L said:
No experience per se but I have been talking to many suspensions people lately as I am replacing these on the R1.
The one brand that seem to stand out, whoever they are, is Nitron. The main reason being the quality of the item they are producing.
No idea how much there is in terms of overall performance between them though.
Reading up, I'm tempted by Nitron. Outright performance is not that important to me as I don't thrash the bike, or do many miles. Quality is important though as the bike is a keeper and I want it to last and not need rebuilding every 5 mins.The one brand that seem to stand out, whoever they are, is Nitron. The main reason being the quality of the item they are producing.
No idea how much there is in terms of overall performance between them though.
Hagon look like a budget choice.
WP looks nice.
Nitron look like they are exceptional quality. Only downer is the turquoise spring that clashes with Kawasaki Green (can't be arsed to get it powder coated!).
sprinter1050 said:
In this month's issue (well, they call it January 2012 !!) of Bike mag, - www.Bike.hps are advertising Nitron shocks from £354 with optional factory installed hydraulic pre-load adjuster for further £89 (HALF PRICE !! ????they say)but then that gets to Ohlins price territory dunnit?
Good spot! Thanks! Have Bike, but didn't spot that. Hydraulic adjuster is useful as the preload ring is inaccessible on the 7R, being buried in the swingarm tunnel.Ohlins seem to start at about £750 now!!! Pesky strong Krona.
Biker's Nemesis said:
I like the WP stuff, I've had a couple of WP rear shocks and have a WP steering damper fitted to the track R1 qualitity is very good on the WP stuff.
Were the WP shocks on road bikes? I like their off road/enduro stuff I've tried and looked at on KTM EXCs, but never tried any of their road stuff.3doorPete said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
I like the WP stuff, I've had a couple of WP rear shocks and have a WP steering damper fitted to the track R1 qualitity is very good on the WP stuff.
Were the WP shocks on road bikes? I like their off road/enduro stuff I've tried and looked at on KTM EXCs, but never tried any of their road stuff.
)I have a Nitron NTR Track fitted to my Duc 749, IMO it's better than the Ohlins kit that they fitted to them.
The sprint rate is chosen based on your weight and the bike that it's being fitted to. The quality of the components is flawless and they adjustability matches all other shocks on the market.
In terms of performance I find it perfect, fast road riding it is sublime and with minor adjustment it's excellent on the track. I bought mine direct from Nitron and got a tour of the factory when I collected it, I think they will do the spring in a different colour if you really want – Just ask!
Well worth the money, I’m a happy customer!
The sprint rate is chosen based on your weight and the bike that it's being fitted to. The quality of the components is flawless and they adjustability matches all other shocks on the market.
In terms of performance I find it perfect, fast road riding it is sublime and with minor adjustment it's excellent on the track. I bought mine direct from Nitron and got a tour of the factory when I collected it, I think they will do the spring in a different colour if you really want – Just ask!
Well worth the money, I’m a happy customer!
From the list I'd definately go for the Nitron.
Hagon would be a bit budget on a "keeper ZX7".
I presume we still aren't allowed to call WP White Power? Either way they struggled for a decent importer (unless they are STILL brought in by Mr Lamb?). They're okay but back-up won't be as good as Nitron.
Re-valved a number of shocks with Racetech components but they recommend hard anodising the body of the standard ZX7 shock for some reason which sticks the price up. Not sure whether Maxton or K-Tech would want to do that as well?
If you've got a budget for a new shock then I'd say buy a new shock rather than re-valve existing. It'll look nicer, perform well, have a warranty and can be sold separate from the bike when its not a keeper any more.
Hagon would be a bit budget on a "keeper ZX7".
I presume we still aren't allowed to call WP White Power? Either way they struggled for a decent importer (unless they are STILL brought in by Mr Lamb?). They're okay but back-up won't be as good as Nitron.
spareparts said:
smifffymoto said:
Why not get Maxton or KTech to sort your existing one for your weight and riding style?
+1 If you've got a budget for a new shock then I'd say buy a new shock rather than re-valve existing. It'll look nicer, perform well, have a warranty and can be sold separate from the bike when its not a keeper any more.
Edited by moto_traxport on Tuesday 13th December 18:12
Thanks for all the advice chaps. The original shock is in good condition but not immaculate. I've just replaced the swingarm with a brand new one due to some minor scratches so all has to be like new. reconditioning to as new would cost several hundred quid and there don't appear to be any NOS items available.
I'm thinking nitron at the moment.
I'm thinking nitron at the moment.
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