10 August 2011 - Öhlins Launches the World’s First Replacement Electronic Suspension Package

Öhlins has become the first company to offer an upgraded electronic suspension system, replacing the electronically adjustable suspension on the BMW R1200GS and interacting directly with the bike’s ECU and existing user interface. The Öhlins system also has a semi-active function, automatically adjusting the bike’s damping in relation to its speed. Read More >>

02 August 2011 - VMP Motorsport appointed sole distributor for Öhlins products in SA

Johannesburg-based VMP Motorsport has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of all motorcycle and automotive products for famed Swedish shock absorber manufacturer Öhlins Racing AB in South Africa.  VMP Motorsport was formed in 2006 as a partnership between Vic Maharaj and Melvill Priest. Read More >>

08 July 2011 - Fantastic Five For Öhlins in the MCE British Superbike Championship

With the MCE British Superbike Championship nearing its critical Showdown phase, Öhlins has once again proved the choice of winners with the top five championship contenders all running the firm’s suspension. Read More >>

08 July 2011 - 22-year old flying low – also in his Ferrari

Learning to fly a helicopter to be smooth; racing karts to keep fit... These are the things that the dreams of a young Beaulieu, Midrand supercar driver are made of…

Altech GT Challenge racing driver, Nic Chapman spends his Monday mornings hovering a few meters above the ground – and that’s not only from the high of the weekend’s racing in his Ferrari F430 in the popular Pro Tour Motor Racing Road Show around the premier circuits of South Africa... the 22-year old Nic is also training for his pilot’s license – helicopter license, that is. Read More >>

14 June 2011 - Öhlins equipped cars victorious at Le Mans

Öhlins equipped cars took overall honours at Le Mans in the classic 24 hour race this weekend.

The annual endurace classic Le Mans 24 hours was held this weekend and it became a racnig classic with only 13 seconds seperating the winners and the second placed car after 24 hours of racing. Read More >>

17 May 2011 - Yamaha unveils anniversary paintjob

Yamaha celebrates anniversary of Grand Prix racing with special livery. Yamaha has unveiled a new livery for MotoGP celebration their 50th anniversary of World Championship Grand Prix Racing. The special livery, 'YZR-M1 WGP50th Anniversary Edition', will be raced in the Assen TT and the Laguna Seca races. The livery will be officially launched by Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies at a special event on Wednesday 22nd June close to the Assen circuit. Read More >>

17 May 2011 - Prepare the dirt: Team Öhlins USA Pro MX

Team Öhlins USA is taking “The Original Gold” back to the dirt. Team Öhlins USA is taking “The Original Gold” back to the dirt of its off-road roots, competing in the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship with three of the hottest young guns in America: Michael Clarke, Garret Toth, and recently signed AJ Catanzaro. Read More >>

02 February 2011 - TTX25 Fork cartridge kit - choice of the front row

Öhlins Racing has introduced a brand new 25mm pressurised fork cartridge kit for 2011. Öhlins Racing has introduced a brand new 25mm pressurised fork cartridge kit for 2011 that has been developed in the World Supersport and Superstock championships to deliver world-beating damping performance under extreme track use. Read More >>