Good shock for 2015 VFR8X that wont break the bank?

Hi gents 
Now that i'v slightly upgraded my front with a Hyperpro kit, i can very much tell that the rear needs some help aswell... 
 Annoying as cash is tight for me, but i'd like to hear if you guys have some suggestions for a rear shock that would aid me in "slightly more sporty" / adventure riding. I'd really like one that is serviceable. I dont know much about the aftermarket, please if you have any ideas throw them at me! 
And thanks a lot for reading this. 

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Any good serviceable/adjustable shock is gonna be spendy. That's why my 2 both have Penske 8987s. Buy once cry once.

21 hours ago, MBrane

Any good serviceable/adjustable shock is gonna be spendy. That's why my 2 both have Penske 8987s. Buy once cry once.

Fair point i guess

Should i steer away from something like this then? Seeing as its their "budget" option
I mean Nitron is a good brand afaik?
https://www.nitron.co.uk/buy-online/motorcycles/honda/vfr800x-crossrunner/-15-16-/honda-vfr-800-x-crossrunner--15-16--ntr-r1

Nitron is a respected brand, as is YSS.

Key is to set it up for your weight and riding style.

The ordering process on Nitrons site seems to have me covered (weight with gear/riding style etc etc.) 
I'll give it a shot, at least its gonna be serviceable... haha 

9 hours ago, Sunde

The ordering process on Nitrons site seems to have me covered (weight with gear/riding style etc etc.) 
I'll give it a shot, at least its gonna be serviceable... haha 

Let me know how it goes,  I am also in the market for a Nitron R1 rear suspension on my Crossrunner and am hearing good things so far about the R1 from Nitron,

The basic unit is the same as the R2 and the higher end R3 but with the only

differences are the lack of reservoir and it has combined damping and rebound for the R1,

when changing the damping you also change the rebound at the same time but you can still change the (ride) height and preload on the R1

The R2 is separately adjustable and R3 has extra adjustable high and low speed damping,

14 hours ago, Morados

Let me know how it goes,  I am also in the market for a Nitron R1 rear suspension on my Crossrunner and am hearing good things so far about the R1 from Nitron,

The basic unit is the same as the R2 and the higher end R3 but with the only

differences are the lack of reservoir and it has combined damping and rebound for the R1,

when changing the damping you also change the rebound at the same time but you can still change the (ride) height and preload on the R1

The R2 is separately adjustable and R3 has extra adjustable high and low speed damping,

Indeed thats what i'v gathered aswell, is yours a 2011-2014 model? In that case you can get the more advanced shock that you speak of. 
For some reason (im guessing room) the 2015+ "only" gets the R1 as an option. 
I'v also added the remote preload adjuster, a very pricey addition, but lawd i want it haha.
 I'll post pics once i have it, install seems to be pretty straight forward. 

Hyperpro rear shock is pretty awesome.  They make an expensive three-way adjustable as well as a cheaper version.  Both will come with a Hyperpro spring to match your front end.

Sunde, 3/4/2025 at 10:01 PM

Indeed thats what i'v gathered aswell, is yours a 2011-2014 model? In that case you can get the more advanced shock that you speak of. 
For some reason (im guessing room) the 2015+ "only" gets the R1 as an option. 
I'v also added the remote preload adjuster, a very pricey addition, but lawd i want it haha.
 I'll post pics once i have it, install seems to be pretty straight forward. 

I have the latest VFR800X model so the R1 stock option is the only available but
I spoke to Brooks suspension and Nitron and they could not get the R2 and the R3 remote reservoir to fit but they could add a lengthened hose for those reservoir if asked , they will charge extra £83.33 for this customization and no return.

He did assure me the R1 uses the same quality components like coils, big piston and housing with only missing the separate adjustable high speed / low speed compression and rebound and instead combines it together when adjusting it.

Right now I am still hesitating whether to get the much more expensive R2 / R3 or just go with the R1 which is already very good!

Morados, 3/6/2025 at 5:59 AM

I have the latest VFR800X model so the R1 stock option is the only available but
I spoke to Brooks suspension and Nitron and they could not get the R2 and the R3 remote reservoir to fit but they could add a lengthened hose for those reservoir if asked , they will charge extra £83.33 for this customization and no return.

He did assure me the R1 uses the same quality components like coils, big piston and housing with only missing the separate adjustable high speed / low speed compression and rebound and instead combines it together when adjusting it.

Right now I am still hesitating whether to get the much more expensive R2 / R3 or just go with the R1 which is already very good!

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Really cool info, thank you so much!
I'v gone an ordered the R1, i suspect i will be more than pleased with upgrade, even if i am slightly worried about the rebound/compression being a combined adjuster.
 I hope they get the valving right, otherwise i'll always be chasing one or the other haha. 
 

Currently out of country on a big exercise, once im home this piece of kit is being installed!
Just had a chance to feel it out before i left, the adjusters click with clockwork accuracy, its a very nicely made shock i can already tell. (Basically machineporn) d:
The spring has the number 1050 stamped onto it, i very much suspect this to be the rating, and it being british probably equates to 1050 lbs/inch which means 183NM. 
Thats one hell of a spring, im only 80-85KGS with full riding kit, so i suspect they took it seriously when i said i wanted a firm ride. O.o
Anyone know what the OEM spring is rated at??
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Ktech claim the standard shock spring on the VFR800x cross runner is 160Nm.

Thanks! 
Not MASSIVLY much harder then, the spring anyway, valving etc is ofc also going to be different. 
Will be fun to try out 🙂