Progressive 435/465 Series Shocks for Can Am Spyder RS

The 435 Series front shocks are a completely new design and are sprung and valved to address the challenges of a double A-arm front suspension, resulting in improved stability and steering response. Out back, the 465 Series represents state-of-the-art in high pressure gas monotube shock design, according to the company.

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Published: Sep 11, 2012

Designed specifically for the Spyder RS, Progressive’s new 435 Series front shocks and 465 Series rear shock help smooth out your customer’s ride. The 435 Series front shocks (shown) are a completely new design and are sprung and valved to address the challenges of a double A-arm front suspension, resulting in improved stability and steering response. Out back, the 465 Series represents state-of-the-art in high pressure gas monotube shock design, according to the company. Utilizing a 46-millimeter bore and deflective disc piston for precise damping, the 16-millimeter hard chrome shaft rides on custom viton seals for low friction and leak-free life. Threaded body and a five-position rebound adjuster allows for fine tuning to match riding style and load.

Metzeler ROADTEC 02: the Super-Sport-Touring Tire With DYNATREAD Technology

Two tires in one, thanks to innovative patented DYNATREAD technology, which adapts the behavior from Sport-Touring to Supersport.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Apr 12, 2024

Metzeler presents the new ROADTEC 02 tire, a mix of technology and sustainability that integrates the most recent technological innovations from the brand, redefining the benchmark for the Sport-Touring segment.

ROADTEC 02 is the first tire to use DYNATREAD, the patented adaptive tread design technology that allows it to adapt its behavior from Sport-Touring to Supersport based on the motorcyclist's riding style, almost creating a new category of tire: the “Super-Sport-Touring.”