MT Racing Suspension is very different to the other suspension centres in that we have real world experience racing and riding motorcycles.

Our extensive knowledge and experience helps us find a solution for everyone from road to race track. We don’t just fit parts and send you on your way – We find individual solutions for each rider based on the information we receive

Suspension is one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make to a motorcycle. A properly set-up system improves grip, stability, braking performance, and rider confidence.

Whether the bike is used on the road or the track, there are many variables that affect how a motorcycle handles and performs. Manufacturers must design their suspension to suit a wide range of riders.

For example, when a brand like Yamaha produces a Ténéré 700, the suspension must work for a rider who weighs 65 kg and enjoys the occasional road trip for a coffee, as well as for a 90+ kg rider who wants to take the same bike up gravel tracks and ride aggressively.

Because of this, factory suspension is always a compromise – it cannot be perfectly suited to every rider or every riding style. That’s where we come in.

We don’t specialise in just one specific area of the suspension market. We work with riders at the very top of their game in motocross, as well as those competing in road racing, flat track, enduro, and Supermoto. At the same time, we’re just as happy helping the occasional enthusiast who simply appreciates well set-up suspension, or the adventure rider travelling the world.

No two riders are the same, and no single riding condition defines how suspension should be set up. Every rider, bike, and environment brings its own unique demands.

Using our extensive knowledge and database of setups, we can design a suspension solution tailored specifically to you – helping make your motorcycle perform that little bit better.

This is one of those open-ended questions that we get asked a lot, and we often give the same example.

Would you ignore changing the oil and filter on your motorcycle for five years after riding 50,000 km without even checking the oil level? Most riders wouldn’t. Regular oil and filter changes are considered essential maintenance.

However, suspension is often overlooked. Many riders wait until a fork seal starts leaking before doing anything with their forks, and the rear shock is rarely thought of as a serviceable component at all.

We recommend servicing both forks and shocks on a road bike approximately every 24,000 km. Waiting until something leaks usually means the internal components have already experienced unnecessary wear.

For motocross or race bikes, service intervals are much shorter. We recommend servicing both front forks and the rear shock at a maximum of 50 hours of riding, although in many cases you may already begin to notice a drop in suspension performance after around 20 hours.

Pricing for suspension service starts from 4,500 NOK + parts for fork service and 4,000 NOK + parts for rear shock service. Every suspension unit is inspected individually once it has been stripped and assessed. Based on our findings, we then provide a detailed quotation before proceeding with the work.

Motorcycle manufacturers must design their suspension to work for the widest possible range of riders, riding styles, and road conditions. When a bike leaves the factory, the suspension is built as a compromise that will perform acceptably for many riders, but rarely perfectly for any individual.

A production motorcycle might need to accommodate riders weighing anywhere from 60 kg to well over 100 kg. Some riders will primarily commute on smooth roads, while others ride aggressively through twisty mountain passes, travel with luggage, or ride with a passenger. Because of this wide range of variables, manufacturers select spring rates and internal suspension settings that aim to suit an “average” rider in average conditions.

In reality, very few riders fit that average profile.

Your weight, riding style, skill level, road conditions, tyre choice, and even riding posture all influence how the suspension should behave. If the springs are too soft for your weight, the bike may feel unstable under braking or vague when cornering. If the damping is not correctly matched to the springs, the bike may feel harsh over bumps, wallowy in fast corners, or unsettled when accelerating.

Another factor is cost. Manufacturers must build motorcycles to meet a target price point, which means the suspension components are often designed to balance performance with affordability and durability rather than ultimate performance.

This is where professional suspension setup and modification makes a significant difference.

By selecting the correct spring rates, adjusting internal valving, and setting the suspension specifically for your weight, riding style, and intended use, the motorcycle can be transformed. A properly set-up suspension system improves tyre contact with the road, increases stability during braking and acceleration, and allows the bike to handle corners more predictably. Just as importantly, it improves rider confidence and comfort over longer distances.

In many cases, riders are surprised at how much potential their motorcycle already has once the suspension is correctly set up for them.

A professional suspension setup ensures that your motorcycle works with you, rather than forcing you to adapt to a compromise designed for the mass market.