Carbone Item number: CIF18301NN
Carbone
Type: front shock absorber HTR 195 mm
Manufacturer: HITECH CARBONE
Design: Gas-oil shock absorber with reservoir
Version: Black Edition, multi-adjustable
Adjustment: Spring preload and compression damping
Suitable for: Vespa V50, PV125, ET3
269,00 €*
available immediately
Shipping weight 0,95 kg

Front shock absorber HITECH CARBONE HTR 195 mm Black Edition for Vespa V50, PV125 and ET3

High-quality gas-oil shock absorber with separate reservoir, sporty Black Edition look and precise tuning for classic smallframe models.

The HITECH CARBONE HTR 195 mm is a technically sophisticated front shock absorber for classic Vespa smallframes. It is aimed at riders who are not just looking for a stiffer replacement shock absorber, but a cleanly tuned suspension solution with high-quality materials and real adjustment options. On the smallframe front in particular, a cleanly working damper makes a noticeable difference in terms of stability, braking behavior and precision on poor roads.

HITECH CARBONE HTR 195 mm Black Edition Gas-oil system Smallframe

What sets the HTR apart at the front

Cleanly tunable: spring preload and hydraulic compression damping can be specifically adjusted
Gas-oil damper with reservoir: very consistent damping performance even with a sporty riding style
high-quality materials: CNC-machined components, stainless steel on the upper eyelet and hardened piston rod
rebuildable: fully regenerable with original parts from HITECH CARBONE

More control on the smallframe front

The classic smallframe fork in particular benefits significantly from a high-quality damper. The HTR ensures a more controlled front end, more composure when braking and a more precise feel on undulating asphalt or poor road surfaces. This is not only interesting for sporty engines, but also for powerful road and touring setups where the suspension needs to work properly.

Adjustment options at a glance

Spring preload: millimeter-precise adjustment via threaded ring
Compression damping: 25 positions
Practical benefits: adaptable to rider weight, road conditions and sportier or more comfortable set-up
Deliberately focused: no overloaded adjustment menu, but a sensible adjustment range for the smallframe front end

Construction and material quality

The HTR is designed as an oleopneumatic gas pressure shock absorber with a separate reservoir. The mounting area of the reservoir is made entirely from Ergal. The 14 mm piston rod is made of hardened C45 steel, the upper mounting eyelet is made of stainless steel. The spring is made of hardened steel and works with 7 mm wire thickness.

Black Edition

The Black Edition has a durable black anodized finish. The preload nut and compression adjuster are finished in a titanium look. This gives the shock absorber a high-quality, sporty look without unnecessarily detracting from the classic smallframe look.

Important for maintenance

The HTR dampers can be fully regenerated, but only with original components from HITECH CARBONE. This makes the shock absorber much more interesting in the long term than simple sports shock absorbers that cannot be overhauled.

Suitable for classic smallframe models

This 195 mm version is designed for classic Vespa smallframes and is available for the V50, PV125 and ET3, among others. Manufacturers also sometimes refer to other smallframe series such as 90 models or PK 50. The article allocation discussed here refers to V50, PV125 and ET3.

Vespa SmallframeV50, PV125, ET3
Manufacturer's noteHTR series also available for other smallframe applications

Brief technical overview

manufacturerHITECH CARBONE
TypeHTR / 6030.HTR/5N
length195 mm
Type of constructionGas-oil shock absorber with separate reservoir
Spring preloadinfinitely variable via ring nut
Compression damping25-way adjustable
Piston rodØ 14 mm, hardened C45 steel
Upper eyeStainless steel
SpringHardened steel, wire Ø 7 mm
Surface finishblack anodized, accents in titanium look
Scope of deliveryDamper in box, service booklet, adjustment key ring

Conclusion

The HITECH CARBONE HTR 195 mm is a very high-quality front shock absorber for classic Vespa smallframes. If you want to give your V50, PV or ET3 more control at the front, better damping and a cleanly adjustable suspension solution, this is a technically strong and durable suspension component.

FAQ about the HITECH CARBONE HTR front 195 mm

The HTR offers significantly cleaner damping and real adjustment options. This noticeably improves stability, responsiveness and control, especially on the smallframe front.
No. Powerful road and touring set-ups also benefit significantly, because the front works more smoothly and in a more controlled manner and can be precisely tuned to the rider and application.
Yes. The HTR can be fully regenerated. The only important thing is that original HITECH CARBONE parts are used.
This version discussed here is available for Vespa V50, PV125 and ET3.
Yes. According to the manufacturer, the damper is supplied with an adjustment key fob and service booklet.

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