Race Tech

About Race Tech Suspension

Race Tech has spent nearly four decades establishing itself as one of the most respected names in high-performance suspension engineering. For over 39 years, Race Tech Suspension & Engine has been an industry leader in high-performance suspension solutions for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles. Whether you ride tight singletrack, wide-open desert, groomed snowmobile trails, or city streets, Race Tech's engineering philosophy centers on one goal: making your suspension work harder, smarter, and more precisely than it ever did from the factory.

The Gold Valve Difference

At the heart of Race Tech's approach is their iconic Gold Valve technology. Gold Valves® and Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators® are Race Tech's custom valving kits, designed to surpass the limitations of stock damping designs. Rather than simply replacing worn-out parts with equivalent hardware, Race Tech rethinks how damping forces are managed throughout the suspension stroke. These innovative Gold Valve Kits can be installed by either users or dealers to dramatically improve riding performance.

For riders who want a complete ground-up solution, Race Tech manufactures complete replacement Custom G3-S Shocks and G6 Forks that utilize Gold Valve technology for many popular models. These aren't just bolt-on upgrades — they're purpose-built assemblies refined through decades of real-world competition and testing.

Suspension Kits & Springs

Race Tech's popular Suspension Kits bundle together the core components needed to transform stock suspension into a high-performance system, making them a go-to choice for riders who want a comprehensive upgrade without sourcing individual parts. Complementing these kits, Race Tech's line of Coil Springs is engineered to exacting tolerances. Race Tech hi-performance fork and shock springs have the highest stiffness-to-mass ratio in the industry, meaning they are lightweight for their particular rate. Each spring is carefully rated to match rider weight and intended use, ensuring the valving and spring work together as a unified system.

Specialty Tools for the Job

Race Tech understands that even the best suspension components are only as good as the installation behind them. That's why their catalog extends beyond hardware into professional-grade service equipment. Their Suspension Strut Mount Tools and Spring Compressors are designed specifically for powersports suspension work, helping technicians and serious DIYers safely and accurately service forks and shocks. Race Tech also provides tools, online instructions, tech support, seminars, and the Race Tech Motorcycle Suspension Bible — a resource that has become a foundational reference in the industry.

Lowering Hardware & Customization

For riders looking to fine-tune chassis geometry, Race Tech's Suspension Lowering Hardware Kits offer a straightforward path to reducing seat height without sacrificing ride quality or handling balance. Race Tech's products are designed to improve ride quality, handling, and overall performance, catering to a wide variety of riders from casual cruisers to high-performance enthusiasts.

Backed by a global network of authorized Race Tech Centers and decades of championship-winning development, Race Tech remains the suspension specialist that riders, racers, and wrenchers trust when performance truly matters.