Shock Absorber Type 641 Competition
The KTM 890 Adventure | R2 Adventure comes equipped with linear fork springs as standard. However, these springs tend to feel softer under load — for example, during braking — making the suspension feel unbalanced and reducing stability. The Wilbers upgrade replaces these with progressive, stiffer springs that deliver better feedback and enhanced safety.
The stock rear shock uses a very hard spring that compresses minimally, even with 200 mm of travel. The Wilbers version employs a softer spring paired with optimized rebound and compression damping, greatly improving comfort, control, and stability.
The suspension geometry on both the front and rear axles is sensibly optimized in the Wilbers setup. The stock suspension offers slightly too little negative spring travel, so the Wilbers shock is designed a bit longer while maintaining the original seat height for better ride balance.
This shock absorber connects its compression tank to the main body using a flexible steel hose, making it an ideal solution for motorcycles with limited installation space. The hose can be routed freely where space and airflow allow — such as along the rear frame — providing extra cooling. The high- and low-speed compression adjusters, each with 22 clicks, are conveniently accessible. Rebound damping can be tuned via an open-bleed system with 22 clicks, and the spring preload is continuously adjustable.
Product may vary from picture.
Spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. Ride height adjustment and hydraulic preload adjuster not possible
FITMENT
2020 - 2025 KTM 890 Adventure | KTM R2 Adventure
SKU
641-1339-00
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Perfect fit, perfect replacement for the factory Showa. 1993 BMW R100R rides like new again!
Very high-quality shocks. Pricing is reasonable for what you get. Super easy install. Highly recommend.
I tried two after market rear shocks on my‘23 Road Glide and wasn’t pleased at all with either set. My wife gave me an evil eye when I-told her I had ordered another set (3rd set) of shocks. About an hour into our first ride on the Wilbers she acknowledged the Wilbers were a huge improvement.
The shocks are very easy to install and make the ride as smooth as can be.
Fantastic upgrade that really improves the ride.
Can’t rave enough about the set-up! Two weeks after installation, I went on a 9 day ride from Staten Island NY to Key West FL and back, with various stops in between. The bike handled so smoothly, it was the best long ride i ever had. Never bottomed out either! I’ve been recommending the Wilber’s Nivomat suspension & EPM Performance to everyone I meet. Thank you.
What a great product. So much better than stock. Easy set up and go. No more 3 different adjustments.
