WP Suspension GmbH is a manufacturer of components for motorcycle suspension systems based in Austria. The company was founded in 1977 by Wim Peters in Malden, Netherlands[1] and is amongst the largest manufacturers of suspension components for motorcycles.[2] It is today a wholly owned subsidiary of India's Bajaj Auto through KTM AG.
Company history
Dutch motocross rider Wim Peters had a serious crash in a race in 1975, needing over a year for recovery from injuries. The trained mechanical engineer used this downtime to improve the suspension elements of his motocross machine. Though the parts were originally intended only for his own use, Peters' success with his components was noticed by other racers, and he founded the company in 1977 to deal with demand.[2]
A visual characteristic of the brand are the white coil springs on the