The 2-wheel drive system from Öhlins Racing AB means a technological breakthrough for the world of motor cycles, when Öhlins can offer, a reliable, compact and relatively inexpensive system that can be installed in virtually any motor cycle without requiring any major modification of the frame or the front fork.
When Yamaha in the beginning of 2004 launched the first series of Yamaha WR 450 F 2WD it’s a great success for Öhlins Racing AB, who now sees a development project that has taken almost ten years going into series production. The two-wheel drive system from Öhlins Racing AB brings benefits for all kinds of riders – racing riders can reduce lap times and in-experienced new owners will benefit from more sure-footed road holding.