Thank you all for a great 2011 season, we are working very hard to build our brand and we had many racing accomplishments already this season. Tommy Hayden won the first AMA Superbike race for Penske Shocks, then Martin Cardenas followed that up with another win. Both riders ended the season championship in the top 5, Tommy 3rd and Martin 4th. In 600 action, Cory West put us on the podium during the Daytona 200, Cameron Beaubier had many podiums in his rookie season and a strong finish from Danny Eslick gave us a couple wins and then ultimately the AMA Daytona Sportbike Championship.
Through a season of great accomplishments and development came a couple new ideas and valving packages. First off our 8983 and 8987 shocks will offer an AMA Pro upgrade ($250 with new shock) this season. The upgrade will feature new negative spring bearings with updated springs, a 600cc (softer) and Superbike (stiffer) spring will be offered. In addition we will be featuring the VB or Variable Bleed Piston (replaceable jets) along with specific valving specs for each motorcycle…all this for an additional $250. We had two GSXR 1000′s, four GSXR 600′s, two R6′s, and a Ducati 848 all finish in the top five in AMA Roadraces with this new package in 2011!!!
The most exciting news is the introduction of the 7500 Double Penske Shock intended as a street line, pictured is the Honda Hawk. We will be offering these shocks for shipment starting in October for the following motorcycle applications. Our concept behind this shock is to offer a more affordable option for the street rider that still retains the Penske quality.
7500 Double – $695 Retail
Benefits and Features:
No Remote Hose or Canister
Aluminum Main Piston with valving as normally associated with Penske Shocks Aluminum Floating Piston to separate nitrogen and oil Over 40 clicks of adjustment on Compression and Rebound, total range is slightly less than normal 8983 shock (approx 10%)
Coming Soon!!! November Possibly
7500 Single – Target Retail: $495 ***Still subject to change
Benefits and Features:
No Remote Hose or Canister
Aluminum Main Piston with valving as normally associated with Penske Shocks Aluminum Floating Piston to separate nitrogen and oil Over 40 clicks of adjustment on Compression/Rebound combined (similar to current emulsion)
Motorcycle Applications: More to be added shortly.
Honda Hawk – All years
Suzuki DL1000 Vstrom 02+
Suzuki SV650 99-02
Suzuki SV650 03+
Yamaha FZ1 01-05
Yamaha FZ1 06+
Ducati M620/M695/M750/M800 02+
Victory
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 05+
Triumph Tiger 1050 07+