Progressive Suspension

Progressive Suspension: Over 40 Years of Motorcycle Suspension Innovation

Progressive Suspension has been engineering high-performance motorcycle suspension since 1982, growing into the largest aftermarket motorcycle suspension manufacturer in the United States. What started as a focused pursuit of better ride quality has evolved into a full-spectrum suspension brand trusted by custom builders, long-distance tourers, trike manufacturers, and OE customers alike. Whether you ride a Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, or Yamaha, Progressive has engineered a suspension solution with your bike in mind.

Engineering Built on Real-World Testing

Progressive Suspension's reputation isn't built on marketing — it's built in the shop and on the road. A team of ride-control-trained engineers uses state-of-the-art computers, shock dynos, and extensive real-world testing to develop each product. Every unit that leaves the factory passes through rigorous quality control, and many are individually dyno-tested before shipping. This commitment to precision is why Progressive Suspension components show up on premier customs, production trikes, and bikes logging serious miles across the country and around the world.

The Science Behind the Spring Rate

One of Progressive Suspension's most important technical contributions is the popularization of the progressive-rate coil spring in motorcycle applications. Unlike a traditional linear-rate spring, a progressive-rate spring uses varied coil spacing to exhibit multiple effective spring rates in a single unit. The result is a spring that stays supple enough to absorb small road imperfections, yet firms up progressively to handle harder hits — a meaningful upgrade for street riders who want both comfort and control. Explore the full lineup of Progressive Suspension Coil Springs to find the right spring rate for your motorcycle and riding style.

Shock Absorbers Dialed In for Your Ride

Beyond springs, Progressive Suspension's rear Shock Absorbers are among the most recognized in the motorcycle aftermarket. Their shock lineup — including the iconic 412 and 465 series — offers preload adjustability on every unit, allowing riders to fine-tune sag and ride height for their specific weight and load. Fork cartridge kits, fork spring kits, and lowering systems round out a comprehensive catalog that covers models dating all the way back to 1949. Whether you're restoring a vintage machine, building a custom, or simply upgrading a stock suspension setup, Progressive Suspension has a fitment engineered for your application.

Trusted by Builders, Proven on the Road

Progressive Suspension's reach extends well beyond the hobbyist garage. As a top-tier OE supplier to domestic manufacturers, their suspension systems are proven at the production level — a standard that flows directly into every aftermarket product they make. With fitments spanning street bikes, touring machines, sport bikes, ATVs, and UTVs, Progressive Suspension is one of the most versatile and widely trusted suspension brands in powersports today.