1199 Ohlins Vs. K-tech

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by F10W3R, Jul 16, 2015.

  1. Im going to be upgrading the suspension soon and have always used either Ohlins or K-tech. Has anyone used either on a Panigale and have and helpful advice or recommendation. I'm going to be aiming to get back into racing next year if im fast enough so need it to be right. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Cheers, matt.
     
    #1 F10W3R, Jul 16, 2015
  2. Ive ridden a fireblade for two days on track ( hard to compare i know to a 1098s-different bikes ) with ktech springs up front and Penske rear shock - quite nice, very smooth and didnt feel harsh at all. I loved it.

    In saying that i think the Ohlins offer great feedback too but are not as soft. The standard spring rates in my 1098 felt hard ( which they are ) by comparison.

    To be honest, id give the ktech a whirl, if you dont like them you will have no problems moving them on. Prob cost you a lot less too over ohlins ?

    rob not the info you are looking for but may help.


    ( I rode an 1199s for a couple of hrs a week ago, what a bike ! )
     
    #2 Dubs, Jul 17, 2015
  3. Penske shocks are a work of art - I bought one for a project as new, just refurbished by an Ohlins technician who said it was top notch quality. The still supply most of the F1 grid I think.
     
    #3 Exige, Jul 17, 2015
  4. im no guru but the penske felt more underneath me, the ohlins feels more rigid...like its attached as opposed to part of the bike. If that makes sense !
     
    #4 Dubs, Jul 17, 2015
  5. A lot of that may be dialled out with shims etc

    I have run ohlins forks and liked how a click made huge a difference. I hated how it blew seals for fun.

    I run 25mm ktech sbk kit in current bike and a click makes less difference but they still feel great. But some of this could be the rebuild I paid for wasn't done properly...
     
    #5 bradders, Jul 17, 2015
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  6. Depends if you mean a ktech cartridge or ktech forks up front. KTR-3 are meant to be mega forks, along factory lines.
     
    #6 Peroni, Jul 17, 2015
  7. I ve got k tech front and rear and was worried it would be to stiff, but I am pleased to say it's smoother and more comfortable than then standard
     
    #7 ginge46, Jul 17, 2015
  8. Cheers guys. I haven't ridden a big twin on track before so wasn't sure which way to go. Going to check out the prices and see from there.
     
    #8 F10W3R, Jul 17, 2015
  9. On track in my opinion my k tech is smoother than my mate ohlins and he agrees
     
    #9 ginge46, Jul 17, 2015
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  10. Thank you. I like a direct comparison. Probably will go for the ktech, plus i prefer the look! lol
     
    #10 F10W3R, Jul 18, 2015
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  11. Means you keep everything standard in look
     
    #11 bradders, Jul 18, 2015
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