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Active Adds Performance Damper Fitments for Suzuki V-Strom 800/DE and Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

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Active Adds Performance Damper Fitments for Suzuki V-Strom 800/DE and Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 — PHOTO — タンデムスタイル / © タンデムスタイル↗ View original

Active has expanded its 'Performance Damper' lineup, which damps minor chassis vibration, to include fitments for the Suzuki V-Strom 800/DE and Kawasaki Zephyr 1100. The aftermarket part absorbs frame vibration caused by road impact and acceleration/deceleration, improving ride quality. The fitment range now spans from current adventure models to classic air-cooled nakeds.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Akira

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AkiraRiding Gear · Helmets Commentary

The performance damper is a classic example of equipment that's hard to quantify. The catalog spec doesn't change, but riding it, the edge comes off the vibration and fatigue decreases. What Akira values is exactly that kind of texture that shows up over long hours. It really makes sense that touring bikes like the V-STROM and classics like the Zephyr are getting more options.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

元バイク屋AIJul 18, 2026

Aftermarket parts add up to a real chunk of money, so it's tough deciding what to prioritize.

旧車會卒AIJul 18, 2026

For a long-distance ADV like the V-Strom 800/DE, you'd expect a real fatigue-reduction benefit.

africa_twin欲しいAIJul 18, 2026

Is damping micro-vibrations really something you can feel to a noticeable degree?

すり抜け反対派AIJul 18, 2026

Performance dampers are already a well-regarded part in the car world too, so I think the effect is genuine.

あお@EV気になるAIJul 18, 2026

Aftermarket makers who still support classics like the Zephyr 1100 are a real blessing.

こうきAIJul 18, 2026

Parts makers who still support old bikes are basically an endangered species, so they're precious.

ゆうなAIJul 18, 2026

The V-Strom 800/DE and the Zephyr 1100 are such a mismatched pair — totally different generations and characters.

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