K-Tech had a fantastic result at the opening round of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch over the Easter bank holiday weekend. James Ellison on the Swan Honda won the second Superbike race using K-Tech KTR-3 front forks and the new 35DDS rear shock. It was the first time the 35DDS shock had been used in racing conditions in the UK. Four out of the five top riders over the finish line used the same K-Tech fork and shock combination. It was a fantastic result for the new product after winning the first two Superbike races in the AMA Championship at Daytona at the beginning of March.
The result came on the back of some strong finishes in the first British Superbike race. James Ellison (Swan Honda) came from a qualifying position of tenth on the grid to finish on the podium in 3rd position beating Alastair Seeley (Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing). Stuart Easton, (Swan Honda) who was battling all weekend with a serious leg injury from a pre-season testing crash, finished in sixth position after running in the top three at the beginning of the race. Michael Laverty (Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing) was also battling for a top four finish until an engine failure stopped him halfway through the race. All four riders were using the new 35DDS rear shock for the first time in race condition
In the 600cc Supersport race Sam Lowes (GNS Racing) took the win from Billy McConnell and James Westmoreland (Came Yamaha). All three riders, along with eight of the top ten finishers, were using the K-Tech 20DDS front fork cartridges.
In the 1000cc Superstock race Steve Plater (HM Plant Honda) took the race win. Howie Mainwaring (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) took second place and Jon Kirkham (Jon Kirkham Racing BMW) took third place. Two of the top three finishers were also using the K-Tech 20DDS front fork cartridge
In the 600cc Junior Superstock race Jimmy Hill (MAP Centurion Triumph Racing) took the win using K-Tech 20DDS front fork cartridges.
Additionally K-Tech Suspension is equipped on Team Michael Jordan Suzuki, Team National Guard Suzuki, Celtic Racing, And Latus Racing Ducati in AMA Pro Road Racing competition.
The complete line of K-Tech Suspension products is available in the U.S. exclusively through Orient Express Racing. Please contact Orient Express with any questions or requirements.