What Reiger Suspension B.V. does

Reiger Suspension B.V. is a Dutch private limited company headquartered in Hengelo, Gelderland, that designs and manufactures high-performance off-road shock absorbers and suspension systems. Founded in 1977 by Gerard Seesing, the company has spent nearly five decades building a specialist product line spanning motorcycle trials (310, 400), motocross, quad, sidecarcross and autocross (360, 460), rally (5046, 5746), and rally raid/truck (550, 620R, 680R) applications, all produced at a single Hengelo facility. The underlying technology is mechanical: proprietary valve architectures including the patented Corner Control Valve (CCV) and Rebound Control Valve (RCV), high- and low-speed compression valves, an Intelligent Compression System (ICS) for jump scenarios, reversed piston architecture, and integrated thermostats for thermal stability. Reiger is a wholly-owned subsidiary of German suspension group KW automotive GmbH, which runs the online store (store.kwautomotive.de), B2B dealer network, and aftermarket sales channels while Reiger focuses on manufacturing and motorsport support.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model. Professional racing teams (M-Sport Ford, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, MINI/X-Raid, GasGas) are served through direct sales with dedicated discipline-specific contacts (Rally, Rally Raid, Cross, Trial, Truck), generating custom-built dampers plus recurring service revenue from rebuild, maintenance, fine-tuning, and Dakar bivouac support. A newer Performance line (SP-RC 3.0 from €6,999 and MT-RC 2.5 from €4,499) brings race-derived technology to street-registered 4x4 vehicles via the parent group's e-commerce and dealer channels. Distribution is global: trackside motorsport service, direct enterprise sales, e-commerce, and B2B resellers through KW automotive's infrastructure. The company's value proposition rests on near-five decades of motorsport pedigree (8 WRC titles, 12 Dakar victories, 2 Pikes Peak wins, 16 World Sidecarcross championships), patented proprietary valve technology, and deep domain specialization in off-road suspension across motorcycles, cars, and trucks.

Name

Reiger Suspension B.V.

Legal name

Reiger Suspension B.V.

Website

https://reigersuspension.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Reiger Suspension B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of high-performance off-road shock absorbers founded in 1977, supplying professional racing teams across WRC, Dakar, trials, and motocross, and street-registered 4x4 enthusiasts via two consumer product lines, as a subsidiary of KW automotive GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport and performance suspension components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Vehicle Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAJ), Brakes, Steering & Suspension Services (TLAKAAAC)

Keywords

• Offroad shock absorbers
• Racing suspension systems
• Motorsport dampers
• Coilover suspension kits
• Rally raid suspension

Headquarters

HQ city

Hengelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Racing Shock Absorbers: Custom-built and standard racing shock absorbers sold to professional teams and racing organizations for various disciplines including WRC, Dakar Rally, Motocross, and more.
2. Performance Suspension Products: Aftermarket performance suspension products (SP-RC 3.0, MT-RC 2.5) sold to 4x4 vehicle owners for street-registered cars, from daily drivers to weekend warriors.
3. Service and Maintenance: Shock absorber service including rebuild, maintenance, custom settings, cartridge installation, and fine tuning for a wide variety of products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Reiger Suspension B.V. designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance offroad shock absorbers and coilover suspension systems for professional motorsport and performance vehicle applications. The product range covers dedicated rally, rally raid, motocross, quad, and trials racing dampers as well as street-oriented performance coilover kits, supported by factory service, rebuild, and on-site trackside support.

Product overview

Reiger Suspension B.V. is a high-performance offroad shock absorber manufacturer based in Hengelo, Netherlands, with nearly 40 years of experience. The company operates as both a racing suspension supplier and performance suspension provider. The racing portfolio includes nine distinct damper models across multiple disciplines: the 5746 and 5046 for Rally (WRC), the 680R, 620R, and 550 for Rally Raid/Dakar applications, the 460 and 360 for Motocross/Quad/Sidecarcross/Autocross, and the 400 and 310 for Trials. The performance lineup for street-registered 4x4 vehicles consists of the SP-RC 3.0 (solid piston, 4-way adjustable) and MT-RC 2.5 (monotube, 3-way adjustable) coilover suspensions. Supporting the product portfolio, Reiger offers comprehensive services including on-site track service, Dakar bivouac support, shock absorber rebuild and maintenance, fine tuning, setting conversion, and cartridge installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 WRC Championship titles won
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KW automotive GmbHcoreOthersKW automotive GmbH (Aspachweg 14, 74427 Fichtenberg, Germany) is the parent company of Reiger Suspension B.V. KW Automotive manages the online store, B2B dealer network, and aftermarket sales while Reiger focuses on manufacturing and racing support. Managing directors Klaus Wohlfarth and Jürgen Wohlfarth lead KW Automotive.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Öhlins Racing: Swedish premium suspension manufacturer and the most direct competitor across WRC, Dakar, and performance road applications. Öhlins sells comparable high-end dampers and coilovers to factory racing teams and performance enthusiasts, competing head-to-head with Reiger in the same segments.
• Fox Factory (FOX): US-based manufacturer of high-performance suspension for mountain bikes, off-road vehicles, side-by-sides, and on-road performance cars. Fox competes directly with Reiger in motocross/enduro and powersports performance dampers, and increasingly in off-road racing.
• Showa Corporation: Japanese motorcycle suspension specialist (Honda group) supplying OE and aftermarket forks/shocks for motocross, trial, and enduro. Showa directly competes with Reiger's motorcycle racing product line (motocross, trial, enduro).
• Penske Racing Shocks: US-based specialist in custom-built racing shocks for off-road, drag, and road racing. Penske is a closely comparable boutique damper manufacturer competing with Reiger in custom racing damper niches.

Emerging players

• K-Tech Suspension: UK-based manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle suspension products and services. K-Tech is a more niche competitor in motocross/trial/road racing damper servicing, overlapping with Reiger's motorcycle damper business.
• EXE-TC Suspension: Spanish specialist in rally and rally raid suspension systems. EXE-TC is an emerging niche competitor in WRC and Dakar-adjacent damper categories, offering similar high-end racing shocks to privateer teams.

Broad incumbents

• KYB Corporation: Japanese tier-1 hydraulic damper manufacturer serving OE automotive and motorcycle markets, including significant motorsport exposure. KYB competes with Reiger in motorcycle (motocross, trial) suspension and broadly in the chassis components space.
• ZF/Sachs Racing: ZF Friedrichshafen's motorsport division supplies dampers and clutches to top-tier racing series including WRC and Dakar. As an OEM-grade tier-1, it competes with Reiger for factory rally teams while serving a much broader automotive portfolio.
• Bilstein (ThyssenKrupp): German tier-1 supplier of OE and aftermarket shock absorbers covering motorsport, passenger, and commercial vehicles. Bilstein's motorsport and performance lines (B8, B16, MDS) overlap with Reiger's racing and 4x4 product range at a broader scale.

Others

• ST Suspensions (KW automotive): Lower-priced aftermarket coilover brand under the same KW automotive parent that owns Reiger. Listed for ecosystem context - ST operates in the same price-sensitive aftermarket channel Reiger's new SP-RC and MT-RC lines are entering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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