K-Tech
K-Tech Suspension Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket motorcycle suspension systems (cartridge kits, complete forks, shocks, valves, springs) serving professional racers, road, off-road, and adventure riders through a global dealer network across five continents.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersMoira, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
K-Tech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- K-Tech
- Legal name
- K-Tech Suspension Limited
- Website
- https://ktechsuspension.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- K-Tech Suspension Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket motorcycle suspension systems (cartridge kits, complete forks, shocks, valves, springs) serving professional racers, road, off-road, and adventure riders through a global dealer network across five continents.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
K-Tech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Motorcycle Suspension Systems
- NAICS
- Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)
- SIC
- Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Suspension Systems & Components (Springs/Shocks/Struts/Air Suspension) (IMACAIAA)
Keywords
Where K-Tech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moira
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
K-Tech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Suspension Products Sales: Direct sales of high-performance motorcycle suspension components including cartridge kits, piston kits, complete forks, rear shocks, springs, service parts (seals, bushes, shims, tools). One-time purchase model with products sold through e-commerce and dealer network.
- Workshop/Servicing: Motorcycle suspension service including front fork and rear shock absorber servicing. Professional technicians disassemble, inspect, replace standard parts (oil, seals), and identify abnormal wear or damages.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
K-Tech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
K-Tech designs and manufactures high-performance motorcycle suspension systems, including front fork cartridge kits, piston kits, complete replacement forks, rear shock absorbers, valve systems, and springs for road, off-road, racing, and adventure motorcycles. The company sells proprietary branded technologies such as ProValve, TRDS, ORDS, ORVS, and KTA-1 complete forks, all manufactured in the UK under ISO 9001:2015 certification. K-Tech also operates a workshop offering fork and shock servicing, bike set-ups, and rebuilding for motorcycle suspension.
Product overview
K-Tech is a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance motorcycle suspension systems with over 20 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio across four core categories: Road Suspension (including cartridge kits, piston kits, complete forks, and rear shocks), Off-Road Suspension (fork cartridge kits, springs, bladder kits, and service parts), Racing Suspension (championship-winning technology for road racing, motocross, and off-road disciplines), and Adventure Suspension (upgrades for adventure motorcycles like Yamaha Tenere 700 and Honda CRF300L). Key branded products include ProValve (plug & play tunable valve system), KTA-1 (complete fork replacement with Kashima/DLC coatings), ORDS/TRDS (next-generation race suspension systems), and ORVS (off-road valve system). The company also provides workshop services including fork & shock servicing, bike set-ups, and rebuilding. Products are developed in collaboration with world championship riders using aircraft-grade engineering and components, with technology cascading from racing success to everyday road riding.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ProValve: Plug and play tunable suspension technology for off-road motorcycles, providing wider adjustment range for precision tuning.
- TRDS
- ORSS
- ORVS
- ORSS
- KTA-1
Products and services
- Road Suspension High-performance motorcycle suspension products for road riding, including front suspension (cartridge kits, piston kits, complete forks) and rear suspension (twin shocks, adjustable rear shocks). Developed in collaboration with top riders using aircraft-grade engineering and targeted at individual road motorcyclists seeking improved handling, comfort, and control.
- Off-Road Suspension Motorcycle suspension designed for demanding off-road conditions including motocross, enduro, and trail riding. Products include fork cartridge kits, springs, bladder kits, piston kits, and service parts built to championship standards, aimed at off-road riders needing durable, high-performance suspension.
- Racing Suspension Top-level motorcycle suspension upgrades for competitive racing across road racing, motocross, and off-road disciplines. Features championship-winning technology developed over 20 years of global racing success and targeted at professional riders and racing teams.
- Adventure Suspension Suspension upgrades for adventure motorcycles including Yamaha Tenere 700 and Honda CRF300L. Engineered for both road and trail use, delivering confidence and control across all terrains with reduced rider fatigue, for adventure riders.
- ProValve Plug & play tunable off-road suspension valve system that transforms standard open cartridge forks into high-performance suspension. Provides wider adjustment range, superior damping, smoother feedback, and reduced rider fatigue. Available for both front fork and rear shock upgrades.
- KTA-1 Complete Forks Full replacement front forks featuring Kashima-coated outer tubes for durability and smooth action, DLC-coated inner tubes for ultimate control and responsiveness, and precision CNC-machined components. Direct fitment into standard triple clamps combining race-bred technology with adventure-ready reliability.
- ORDS (Off-Road Spring System) Air-to-spring fork conversion kit that replaces standard air fork cartridges with a conventional spring system. Offers improved tunability, linear force transfer, temperature-independent performance, and hydraulic bottoming control, designed for enduro riders seeking comfort over long distances.
- ORVS (Off-Road Valve System) Damping upgrade for off-road motorcycles that works with ORSS spring cartridges. Reduces lag between compression and rebound strokes with reconsidered oil flow rate allowing smooth transitions and more effective reactions to uneven surfaces.
- TRDS Next generation race suspension engineered with through rod technology for the highest level of motorcycle racing performance. Exclusive to K-Tech racers.
- TRDS-R Rear suspension system in the TRDS family, providing advanced race-focused performance for the ultimate in racing capability.
- KTR-5 Most advanced motorcycle suspension product for racers seeking an unfair competitive advantage. Built with cutting-edge race technology.
- Cartridge Kits Fork cartridge replacement kits providing improved feel, more confidence, and greater adjustability for road and off-road motorcycles.
- Piston Kits Fork piston upgrade kits that replace OEM valve assemblies with K-Tech precision valves for improved damping performance.
- ORDS Cartridge Kits Purpose-built adventure cartridge kits featuring independent compression and rebound damping adjustment, spring preload adjustment, and hydraulic bottoming control system. Designed for adventure riding across all terrains.
- Fork Springs Precision handling suspension springs manufactured from highest-grade Chrome Silicone wire to DIN 2095 Grade 1 standards. Cold coiled, heat treated, pre-set, ground, and polished for smooth fork action with laser-etched rate markings.
- Shock Springs Rear shock springs engineered from Chrome Silicone wire to DIN 2095 Grade 1 standards. Features phosphate coating for corrosion protection, powder coat finish, and individual part number marking.
- Fork & Shock Servicing Motorcycle suspension service specializing in front fork and rear shock absorber servicing. Includes disassembly, inspection, oil and seal replacement, and identification of abnormal wear or damage.
- Bike Set Ups Professional suspension setup and tuning service for motorcycles, ensuring optimal performance, longevity, and overall integrity.
- Rebuilding Complete suspension rebuilding service for motorcycle forks and shocks, restoring performance to original specifications.
- Lowering Kit Suspension lowering kit for forks and shocks that allows riders to adjust motorcycle height for better fitment and handling preferences.
- High Performance Shock Link Performance-oriented shock link component designed to improve rear suspension geometry and performance characteristics.
- Razor-R Shock World Championship winning rear shock absorber combining race-derived technology with exceptional build quality for road motorcycles.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4+ million products manufactured each year
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use K-Tech
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
K-Tech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
K-Tech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
K-Tech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Öhlins Racing: Swedish premium motorcycle suspension manufacturer, the global market leader in aftermarket motorcycle shocks and forks. Most direct comparable to K-Tech given shared focus on high-performance racing and road suspension with proprietary damping technology.
- WP Suspension (WP XPLOR / WP APEX): Austrian motorcycle suspension brand owned by KTM, competing in motocross, enduro, and adventure suspension. Comparable to K-Tech as a vertically integrated motorcycle suspension specialist with racing DNA.
- Race Tech: US-based motorcycle suspension specialist focused on cartridge kits, valve systems, and gold valves. Directly comparable niche aftermarket suspension specialist competing with K-Tech in off-road and road upgrade segments.
- Fox Racing Shox: US suspension manufacturer serving mountain biking, motocross, and on-road motorcycle applications. Comparable to K-Tech in motocross and off-road motorcycle suspension categories.
- Penske Racing Shocks: US-based racing shock specialist serving motorcycle and powersports racing. Comparable to K-Tech as a focused racing suspension manufacturer serving professional motorsport customers.
- Hagon Shocks: UK-based aftermarket motorcycle shock manufacturer, a smaller direct competitor to K-Tech in the UK and European road motorcycle aftermarket with shared UK heritage.
- Andreani Group: Italian motorcycle suspension aftermarket specialist focused on road and racing applications. Comparable to K-Tech as a European motorcycle suspension niche player serving road and racing segments.
- Bitubo: Italian motorcycle suspension manufacturer serving road, racing, and scooter segments. Comparable to K-Tech as a European aftermarket motorcycle suspension specialist.
Broad incumbents
- Showa: Japanese motorcycle suspension OEM supplier owned by Honda. Provides OE suspension to major Japanese OEMs and aftermarket products, making it a broad incumbent in motorcycle suspension rather than a focused aftermarket specialist like K-Tech.
- KYB: Global Japanese suspension manufacturer serving motorcycle, automotive, and industrial markets. A broad incumbent with motorcycle aftermarket exposure comparable to K-Tech but at vastly larger scale and OE focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Digital presenceK-Tech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
K-Tech financial estimates
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K-Tech leadership team
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K-Tech subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
K-Tech funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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K-Tech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about K-Tech
What does K-Tech do?
K-Tech designs and manufactures high-performance motorcycle suspension systems, including front fork cartridge kits, piston kits, complete replacement forks, rear shock absorbers, valve systems, and springs for road, off-road, racing, and adventure motorcycles. The company sells proprietary branded technologies such as ProValve, TRDS, ORDS, ORVS, and KTA-1 complete forks, all manufactured in the UK under ISO 9001:2015 certification. K-Tech also operates a workshop offering fork and shock servicing, bike set-ups, and rebuilding for motorcycle suspension.
Is K-Tech a public or private company?
K-Tech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was K-Tech founded?
K-Tech was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is K-Tech based?
K-Tech is headquartered in Moira, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does K-Tech make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Suspension Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are workshop/Servicing.
Who are K-Tech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Öhlins Racing, WP Suspension (WP XPLOR / WP APEX), Race Tech, Fox Racing Shox, Penske Racing Shocks, Hagon Shocks, Andreani Group and Bitubo. Broad incumbents are Showa and KYB.
Does K-Tech have an API?
No public API is recorded for K-Tech.
What industry is K-Tech in?
K-Tech's product category is Motorcycle Suspension Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAIAA, Suspension Systems & Components (Springs/Shocks/Struts/Air Suspension). Its NAICS code is 336991 and its SIC code is 3751.