Precision. No Compromises.
Every D1RT damper starts as a SolidWorks model. It finishes as a CNC-machined, bench-tested instrument. Nothing ships until it passes.
Design Process
SolidWorks
to the
Dirt
Every D1RT damper begins life as a parametric SolidWorks model. FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulates real-world load cases — tank-slappers, rock strikes, high-speed compressions — before a single piece of metal is cut.
We iterate in the digital world until the design is proven. Only then does the CNC machine start cutting. This approach eliminates costly physical prototyping cycles and means the first physical damper is already very close to production specification.
1
Parametric CAD Design
Full 3D model in SolidWorks with FEA load simulation
2
Tolerance Stack Analysis
Every mating surface analysed for micron-level fit
3
CNC Prototype Cut
First article machined and dimensionally inspected
4
Bench Testing
Damping curve mapped, fluid flow verified, seals pressure-tested
5
Field Testing
Real-world validation on KTM enduro and adventure platforms
Manufacture
CNC Billet.
Every Part.
Die-cast or forged components have no place in a D1RT damper. Every body, every valve housing, every mounting bracket is CNC-machined from solid billet aluminium stock — 7075-T6 for high-stress components, 6061-T6 where weight reduction matters.
Machining tolerances are held to ±0.01mm on critical bore diameters and valve seats. Surface finishes are specified and verified — not assumed. The result is a damper that assembles with zero slop, operates consistently across temperature ranges, and doesn't wear out of spec.
All machining is performed by our manufacturing partner using 5-axis CNC centres with in-process measurement. Every critical dimension is documented. Nothing leaves without a conformance record.
Specifications
Three Platforms. One Standard.
Each damper is tuned for its intended use but all share the same manufacturing standard and warranty commitment.
- 7075-T6 billet body
- 18-click damping adj.
- Proprietary 2.5wt fluid
- 2yr / 100hr service
- Above / below bar mount
- Unlimited mechanical warranty
- 6061-T6 billet body
- 12-click adj. + lockout
- Proprietary 5wt ADV fluid
- 3yr / 30,000km service
- Low-profile integrated mount
- Unlimited mechanical warranty
- 7075-T6 billet body
- 18-click damping adj.
- Proprietary 2.5wt fluid
- 2yr / 100hr service
- Above / below bar mount
- Unlimited mechanical warranty
Unlimited Mechanical Coverage
If a D1RT damper fails mechanically — any component, any cause — we fix it or replace it. No time limit. No kilometre cap. No questions. Seal kits have a 2-year coverage period. Return-to-base applies. That's it. That's the whole warranty.