Shock tactics for retro Kwacker from Ikon
Australian suspension specialists Ikon have developed a suspension upgrade for Kawasaki's new retro-styled W800.
Weighing in at 214 kg fuelled up and with a large 19” front wheel, the 800cc roadster benefits from Ikon's progressive rate fork springs, which will cope better with a variety of loads and road surfaces that the relatively soft linear rate original items.
Progressive rate springs have differing distances between the individual coil windings, operating in the wide coiled section under light loads but moving into its more tightly wound stiffer area to when coping with a high load capacity. Priced at £94.80 including VAT per pair the Ikon fork springs directly replace the orignal items.
For the rear, Ikon's 7610 series shock absorber is similar in appearance to the factory item, but delivers significantly different performance. Not only is the spring itself more progressive than the original, but it also has four positions for rebound damping, which is adjustable without the need for tools and the Ikons also have the facility to be rebuilt. All Ikon shocks are individually dyno tested and checked before leaving the factory in Australia.
Available with black springs at £319.20 per pair. Chrome options cost £366.
Call 01926 832345 or visit www.normanhyde.co.uk for details
Weighing in at 214 kg fuelled up and with a large 19” front wheel, the 800cc roadster benefits from Ikon's progressive rate fork springs, which will cope better with a variety of loads and road surfaces that the relatively soft linear rate original items.
Progressive rate springs have differing distances between the individual coil windings, operating in the wide coiled section under light loads but moving into its more tightly wound stiffer area to when coping with a high load capacity. Priced at £94.80 including VAT per pair the Ikon fork springs directly replace the orignal items.
For the rear, Ikon's 7610 series shock absorber is similar in appearance to the factory item, but delivers significantly different performance. Not only is the spring itself more progressive than the original, but it also has four positions for rebound damping, which is adjustable without the need for tools and the Ikons also have the facility to be rebuilt. All Ikon shocks are individually dyno tested and checked before leaving the factory in Australia.
Available with black springs at £319.20 per pair. Chrome options cost £366.
Call 01926 832345 or visit www.normanhyde.co.uk for details