Carbone Item number: CIF18306NN
Carbone
Type: front shock absorber HTR 255 mm
Manufacturer: HITECH CARBONE
Design: Gas-oil shock absorber with reservoir
Version: Black Edition, multi-adjustable
Adjustment: Spring preload, compression stage, rebound stage
Suitable for: Vespa PX, T5 and LML Star
329,00 €*
available immediately
Shipping weight 1,7 kg

Front shock absorber HITECH CARBONE HTR 255 mm Black Edition for Vespa PX, T5 and LML Star

High-quality gas-oil shock absorber with separate reservoir, wide adjustment range and technically sophisticated design for the PX platform.

The HITECH CARBONE HTR 255 mm is a front shock absorber for riders who do not simply want to fit a firmer replacement shock absorber to their PX fork, but are looking for a suspension component that can be precisely tuned. Thanks to the separate adjustment of spring preload, compression and rebound, the front can be tuned very precisely to the rider's weight, riding style, tires, braking system and road conditions. A cleanly working damper is particularly noticeable on the Vespa front axle.

HITECH CARBONE HTR 255 mm Black Edition Gas-oil system multi-adjustable

What sets the HTR apart at the front

Fully adjustable: preload, compression and rebound can be adjusted separately
Gas-oil damper with reservoir: very clean damping and high thermal stability
high-quality materials: CNC-machined components, stainless steel on the upper eyelet and hardened piston rod
rebuildable: the damper is fully rebuildable with original parts from HITECH CARBONE

Why a good front silencer is so important on the PX

The design of the Vespa front works differently to a modern telescopic chassis. This makes it all the more important to have a shock absorber that responds cleanly and at the same time offers sufficient reserves under heavy braking and at higher speeds. The HTR helps to make the front appear calmer, more controlled and more precise. This makes a noticeable difference, especially with a sporty riding style, on poor roads or in combination with more powerful engines.

Adjustment options at a glance

Spring preload: millimeter-precise adjustment via threaded ring
Compression: 20 positions
Rebound: 30 positions
Practical benefits: adaptable to comfort, touring, sporty road and more powerful brake setups

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 has a variable winding with 6 mm wire thickness.

Black Edition

The Black Edition has a durable black anodized finish. The preload nut and compression adjuster have a titanium look. This gives the damper a high-quality and sporty look without unnecessarily detracting from the classic appearance of the PX.

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 PX, T5 and LML

The HTR 255 mm is available for the classic PX platform. This includes PX80, PX125, PX150, PX200, the T5 125 and LML Star models. PX Lusso, Arcobaleno and the disc brake models are also covered.

Vespa PXPX80, PX125, PX150, PX200, PXE, Arcobaleno, Disc
Vespa T5125 T5
LMLStar 125/150/200 2T/4T

Brief technical overview

Manufacturer: HITECHHITECH CARBONE
TypeHTR / 6022.HTR/5N
length255 mm
Type of constructionGas-oil shock absorber with separate reservoir
Spring preloadinfinitely variable via ring nut
Compression stage20-way adjustable
Rebound30-way adjustable
Piston rodØ 14 mm, hardened C45 steel
Upper eyeletstainless steel
SpringHardened steel, variable winding, wire Ø 6 mm
Surface finishblack anodized, accents in titanium look
Scope of deliveryDamper in box, service booklet, adjustment key ring

Conclusion

The HITECH CARBONE HTR 255 mm is a very high-quality front shock absorber for the PX platform. If you want to tune the front of your Vespa properly and are looking for a genuine suspension component with a wide adjustment range, high-quality material selection and revision options, this is a very strong solution for sporty road, touring and high-performance setups.

FAQ about the HITECH CARBONE HTR front

In addition to spring preload, the HTR also offers separate adjustment options for compression and rebound. This allows the front to be tuned much more finely than with simple replacement or sports dampers.
No. Touring and everyday vehicles in particular also benefit because the response behavior, stability under braking and the reset of the front can be adjusted very specifically.
Yes. The HTR can be fully regenerated. The only important thing is that original HITECH CARBONE parts are used.
It fits Vespa PX80, PX125, PX150, PX200, T5 125 and LML Star models with PX technology.
Yes. According to the manufacturer, the damper is supplied with an adjustment key ring and service booklet.

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