Rear Shock Choices for the 401?

Nope, what I mean to say is that when you take any particular shock, from any given manufacturer, the adjustable ones have the same shock as the non adjustable, only the reservoir one has the reservoir which enables the adjustment, right?
 
BISavage said:
Nope, what I mean to say is that when you take any particular shock, from any given manufacturer, the adjustable ones have the same shock as the non adjustable, only the reservoir one has the reservoir which enables the adjustment, right?
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I think the main body of the shock is different between a shock with and without an external reservoir.
See here:

IFP Shocks vs Remote Reservoir Shocks vs Emulsion Shocks - AccuTune Off-Road

August 18, 2020
accutuneoffroad.com accutuneoffroad.com

Also note there are single tube and multi-tube designs:

Mono-Tube vs Twin-Tube - TEIN, INC.

Twin-Tube Shock Absorber and Mono-Tube Shock Absorber Which is really better? There are many rumors about which is better but TEIN, the suspension specialist, puts an end to all those rumors! The Structural Differences between Mono-Tube and Twin-Tube These are the mono-tube and twin-tube shock...
www.tein.co.jp www.tein.co.jp

So lots of potential differences to the designs from different manufacturers as well as styles.
 
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And then there is shaft diameter, piston diameter, piston design, shim stack, materials used, tolerances etc etc
 
Vintage Veloce said:
I’ve done some research on what shocks are available for the Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401. I figured I'd make a copy of the links and share my notes

Many shock manufacturers don’t list our bikes, but list the very similar KTM 390, so I included that in my search.

Especially for piggyback reservoir shocks, note that the many changes with the 2020+ Huskies (especially the exhaust routing) may effect what fits on the bike. And I think for a piggyback shock to fit at all, it will have to be installed “upside down” with the piggyback reservoir on the swingarm end. I don’t know if that is a problem, but it would certainly be subjected to a lot more vibration and movement there. And it would add a bit to the unsprung weight.

And of course we cannot assume the KTM 390 shocks will fit either, that need to be verified.

I think my personal preference is for a shock without a separate reservoir, as that simplifies installation. I might be convinced to try a shock with a separate “hose attached” reservoir, but I wouldnt want to clamp it it too prominent of a location.

Options listed below I've provided more detail on the shocks I was personally more interested in.

Ohlins
KT 301 : 300mm long, rebound only
KT 801 : 304 +10/-2 mm long, external reservoir, comp and rebound
KT 303 : 300 +9/-3 mm long, external reservoir, comp and rebound - for RC390

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www.ohlins.com

STX 46 Street - Adjustable shock absorber for motorcycles | Öhlins

STX46 Street Performance Line is based on our popular STX46 DR1 shock absorber and developed for naked sports bikes and street performance bikes....
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STX 46 Supersport - Shock absorber for motorcycles | Öhlins Racing

The Öhlins STX 46 shock absorber comes in a wide range of styles and for many different bikes in the smaller Hyper Sport segment.
www.ohlins.com www.ohlins.com

KT 301: https://www.ohlins.com/product-item/54059/
KT 801: https://www.ohlins.com/product-item/63079/
KT 303: https://www.ohlins.com/product-item/54981/

https://www.ohlins.eu/en/products/motorcycle/kt-301--4773/
https://www.ohlins.eu/en/products/motorcycle/kt-801--6614/
https://www.ohlins.eu/en/products/motorcycle/kt-303--5211/

Ohlins Pricing:
https://store.hardracing.com/ohlins-shocks/ktm-ohlins-shocks/
https://mnnthbx.com/product/ohlins-kt303-for-ktm-390/

Nitron
https://www.nitronusa.com/buy-online/motorcycles/husqvarna/401-svartpilen/-18-20-
https://mnnthbx.com/product/nitron-ntr-r1-2017-husqvarna-vitpilen-401/
NTR R1 : adjustable preload, height and “combined rebound compression”

YSS
https://www.yss.co.th/racing_product.php

Shock Factory
https://shock-factory.co.uk/522-shock-absorber-ktm-390-duke-13-18

Wilbers
https://www.wilbers.de/shop/en/Motorcycle/KTM/390-Duke-KTM-IS-Duke/?cur=5&year=2016

JRi
https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/long-term-ktm-rc390-suspension-upgrade-jri-shock-installation/

Penske
https://www.penskeshocks.com/product/8900-series-2015-ktm-rc390/

Hyperpro
https://www.webshop-hyperpro.com/en...uspension/rear-suspension/rear-shock/HU04-0AA
https://www.webshop-hyperpro.com/en...uspension/rear-suspension/rear-shock/KT03-0AB
https://www.webshop-hyperpro.com/en...uspension/rear-suspension/rear-shock/KT03-1AB

RacingBros Shicane HLR Edge
https://www.steadygarage.com/store/racingbros-shicane-hlr-edge-rear-shock-for-ktm-duke-390-rc390

Matris
https://www.matrisdampers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/KTM-RC-390-15-16-web.pdf

EMC
https://www.emc-suspensions.fr/en/3077-390-duke-2018-2020

K-Tech
https://www.ktechsuspension.com/road/

Yacugar
https://www.teknikmotorsport.com/?rf=kw&kw=husqvarna+401+shock

Bitubo
https://www.bitubo.com/Bitubo/cms/ITA/category-cms/31-road-racing.html
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Do any of these shocks fit the 701 Svartpilen?

Thanks
 
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