Ohlins USA

Name

Ohlins USA

Legal name

Ohlins USA

Website

https://ohlinsusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Suspension Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Suspension Systems & Components (Springs/Shocks/Struts/Air Suspension) (IMACAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Powersports Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems Manufacturing (IMACAEAK)

Keywords

• Performance suspension systems
• Motorcycle shock absorbers
• Automotive suspension components
• OEM suspension manufacturing
• Motorsport dampers

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendersonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Suspension Product Sales: Sale of suspension components including forks, shocks, steering dampers, and related products for motorcycles, automobiles, mountain bikes, and powersports vehicles.
2. Original Equipment (OEM) Supply: Supplying suspension systems as original equipment to motorcycle and automotive manufacturers worldwide.
3. Racing Technical Support: Technical support and product supply to racing teams in MotoGP, Formula 1, and other motorsport championships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ohlins USA designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance suspension components—front forks, rear shocks, and steering dampers—for motorcycles, automobiles, mountain bikes, and powersports vehicles, built around proprietary TTX, STX, DFV, and NIX damping technologies refined in professional motorsport. The company supplies these systems as factory original equipment to major vehicle manufacturers (Ducati, Lamborghini, Yamaha, BMW, Tesla, Harley-Davidson, Ford, Suzuki) and through a North American authorized dealer network to end consumers.

Product overview

Öhlins is a suspension technology company offering products across five distinct segments: Motorcycle, Automotive, Mountain Bike, Powersports, and Tools & Accessories. The core technology portfolio includes four damping systems—TTX (twin-tube for racing), STX (single-tube for versatility), DFV (Dual Flow Valve for automotive road/track), and NIX (cartridge kits)—which serve as the foundational technology components across all product lines. The product portfolio spans from racing-proven components like the FKA 200 steering damper and SD20 titanium stroke damper to consumer-focused offerings like the HD 779 STX PRO for Harley-Davidson and Tesla Model 3/Y street-tuned shock kits. The company also maintains significant OEM partnerships supplying suspension to manufacturers including Ducati, Lamborghini, Yamaha, BMW, and Harley-Davidson. With racing heritage dating to 1976, the company brings technology from the racetrack to street applications, supported by technical partnerships in MotoGP (18 of 22 riders), Formula 1 (5 teams), and the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motorcycle Suspension Complete suspension solutions for motorcycles including adventure bikes, supersport, and American V-Twin platforms.
• Automotive Suspension Road and track suspension systems for performance vehicles including Tesla, BMW, Ford Mustang, and other automotive applications.
• Mountain Bike Suspension Suspension products for mountain biking including downhill and cross-country applications.
• Powersports Suspension Suspension solutions for various powersports applications including snowmobiles and other recreational vehicles.
• Tools & Accessories Professional tools and accessories for installation, maintenance, and adjustment of Ohlins suspension products.
• FKA 200 Adventure Steering Damper Next-Generation steering damper designed for Yamaha Ténéré 700 adventure motorcycle.
• SD20 Steering Damper (Titanium) Steering damper with 70mm titanium stroke for supersport motorcycles.
• HD 779 STX PRO (Harley-Davidson FL Touring) Fully adjustable STX PRO suspension for Harley-Davidson FL Touring models.
• Tesla Model 3/Y Street Tuned Shock Absorber Kit Street-tuned performance shock absorber kit for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
• Original Equipment (OEM) Suspension Supply OE suspension products supplied to vehicle manufacturers including Ducati, Lamborghini, and hundreds of other models worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 of 22 MotoGP riders trust Ohlins suspension (2026 season)

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World CupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Ohlins is an official technical support partner for the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, alongside Dunlop, Brembo, and Akrapovic. The series features international teams and riders with first official pre-season test scheduled for March 21-22.
• BrembocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Brembo Group expanded its 2026 Formula 1 role, with Ohlins supplying dampers to 5 F1 teams under the Brembo portfolio. This partnership leverages design freedom allowed under new technical regulations for active aerodynamics and braking systems. Both companies serve as technical partners to racing teams.
• DucaticoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDucati is an OEM partner using Ohlins suspension as original equipment on multiple motorcycle models. Ohlins OE products can be found on hundreds of vehicle models worldwide.
• LamborghinicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLamborghini is an OEM partner receiving Ohlins suspension as original equipment. Ohlins OE products are featured on hundreds of vehicle models worldwide.
• YamahacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerYamaha is an OEM partner with Ohlins suspension on models including MT-10 and Ténéré 700. Featured products like FKA 200 are specifically developed for Yamaha motorcycles.
• BMWcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBMW is an OEM partner with Ohlins suspension for M3, M4 and other models. Road and Track products specifically developed for BMW vehicles.
• TeslacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTesla is an OEM partner with Ohlins producing street-tuned shock absorber kits for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
• Harley-DavidsoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHarley-Davidson is an OEM partner with Ohlins suspension for touring models including Road Glide. Products include HD 779 fully adjustable STX Pro and HD 778 products.
• FordcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFord is an OEM partner with Ohlins Road and Track suspension available for Mustang models from 2015 onwards.
• SuzukicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSuzuki is an OEM partner receiving Ohlins suspension as original equipment on their motorcycles.
• VR46 Racing TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR46 Racing Team uses Ohlins suspension in MotoGP competition, with Franco Morbidelli featured in 2026 Brazilian GP imagery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KW Automotive: KW Automotive offers premium coilovers and performance suspension for European and US performance cars (BMW, Porsche, Audi), directly overlapping with Ohlins' Road & Track line. Both serve enthusiast and track-day buyers via dealer networks.
• Marzocchi (Fox Factory): Marzocchi is an Italian motorcycle and mountain bike suspension brand now under Fox Factory, competing with Ohlins in motorcycle forks and MTB suspension. It serves as the value/alternative tier within Fox's portfolio against Ohlins' premium position.
• WP Suspension (KTM / Pierer Mobility): WP Suspension is KTM Group's in-house premium suspension brand, a direct competitor to Ohlins in motocross, enduro, and high-end motorcycle OE and aftermarket. Both brands leverage factory racing validation (MotoGP, MXGP) to drive premium consumer positioning.
• Fox Factory Holding Corp. Fox Factory competes head-to-head with Ohlins in mountain bike suspension (Fox vs. Ohlins MTB), automotive aftermarket performance suspension, and powersports. Both are premium-priced, racing-validated suspension brands serving overlapping enthusiast and OEM customers.
• RockShox (SRAM Corporation): RockShox is the leading mountain bike suspension fork brand and a direct competitor to Ohlins MTB in cross-country and trail categories. Both brands command premium pricing and OEM spec positions on high-end mountain bikes.
• Bilstein (ThyssenKrupp / H&R): Bilstein is one of the most established premium German automotive suspension brands (shock absorbers, coilovers). It is a primary direct competitor in the aftermarket performance car space alongside Ohlins, with strong OEM pedigree.

Broad incumbents

• Showa (Hitachi Astemo): Showa is a major Japanese OE suspension OEM serving Honda, Kawasaki, and other motorcycle and automotive manufacturers. It competes with Ohlins across high-volume OEM fitments and overlaps in racing-grade motorcycle fork and shock technology.
• KYB Corporation: KYB is the largest Japanese OE suspension supplier to motorcycle and automotive OEMs (Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Toyota). It competes with Ohlins in motorcycle OE fitments and shock absorbers globally, especially in high-volume Asian platforms.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Sachs / ZF Race Engineering): ZF's Sachs division supplies OEM and aftermarket suspension, clutches, and dampers to automotive and motorcycle manufacturers globally. It overlaps with Ohlins in motorcycle and performance car OE and aftermarket shock absorbers.

Emerging players

• Race Tech Suspension: Race Tech is a US-based motorcycle suspension specialist focused on high-end aftermarket and racing applications. It competes with Ohlins in motorcycle suspension tuning, Gold Valve cartridges, and custom shock revalving for motocross and road racing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Ohlins
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohlins-usa-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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