2024–2026 Kawasaki Ridge UTV Shocks – Bandit Black Label Base•1

Bandit Black Label Suspension. Custom-Built for Your Kawasaki Ridge.

Built by the Elka Suspension Family. Exclusively for Bandit UTV Suspension.

Upgrade your 2024–2026 Kawasaki Ridge with Bandit Black Label Base•1 Shocks, custom-built specifically for your machine, rider weight, passengers, accessories, terrain, and intended vehicle use.

Every Black Label shock package is individually serialized and tuned using Bandit's proprietary TSV (2-Stage Terrain Sensitive Valving) to deliver improved comfort, stability, traction, and control while increasing wheel travel beyond factory suspension.

Whether you're trail riding, hunting, working around your property, or carrying passengers and cargo, Base•1 delivers a substantial improvement in ride quality and suspension performance.

The Black Label Advantage

Factory Kawasaki Ridge Wheel Travel

• Front: 12.7"

• Rear: 12.7"

Bandit Black Label Wheel Travel

• Front: 14.5"

• Rear: 14.5"

✔ Up to 15% More Wheel Travel

More wheel travel allows the suspension to absorb larger bumps more effectively, maintain better tire contact, improve traction, and deliver a smoother, more controlled ride across rough terrain.

What You'll Notice on Your First Ride

• Smoother ride over trail chatter and rough terrain

• Improved suspension control and stability

• Better traction across uneven terrain

• Reduced body roll while cornering

• Less rider fatigue on longer rides

• Greater confidence behind the wheel

Is Base•1 Right for You?

Base•1 is the perfect upgrade for Kawasaki Ridge owners looking to improve comfort, stability, and suspension performance without the need for advanced suspension adjustments.

Ideal for:

• Trail riding

• Hunting

• Property maintenance

• Recreational riding

• Carrying passengers and cargo

• Riders upgrading from factory suspension

Why Base•1 Performs Better

Every Black Label Base•1 shock package features Bandit's proprietary TSV (2-Stage Terrain Sensitive Valving), engineered to provide a plush ride over small bumps while maintaining the control needed for larger impacts and rough terrain.

Combined with an Internal Floating Piston (IFP) design, vehicle-specific valving, custom spring rates, and increased wheel travel, Base•1 delivers smoother ride quality, better traction, improved suspension control, and more predictable handling than factory suspension.

Threaded spring preload adjustment allows you to fine-tune ride height and spring preload to accommodate passengers, cargo, or additional accessories.

Compare Black Label Suspension Stages

Base•1 – Simple preload-adjustable upgrade from factory suspension

Performance•2 – Adds rear rebound adjustment for additional control

Pro•3 – Adds low-speed compression adjustment and piggyback reservoirs for greater performance

Elite•4 – Premium suspension with low-speed compression and rear rebound adjustment for maximum performance

Key Features

• Bandit's proprietary TSV (2-Stage Terrain Sensitive Valving)

• Internal Floating Piston (IFP) design

• Up to 15% more wheel travel than factory

• Threaded spring preload adjustment

• Vehicle-specific valving

• Custom spring setup based on rider weight

• Individually serialized

• Fully rebuildable and serviceable

• Ready-to-install with springs pre-installed

What's Included

✔ Complete set of four Black Label shocks with springs pre-installed

✔ Preload adjustment spanner tool

✔ Free Bandit T-shirt

✔ Bandit decals

✔ Free shipping to the U.S. & Canada

✔ 2-Year Structural Warranty

✔ Lifetime Coil Spring Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these shocks custom-built for my machine?

Yes. Every Black Label shock package is built specifically for the Kawasaki Ridge using the rider information provided during checkout.

What is Bandit TSV (2-Stage Terrain Sensitive Valving)?

Bandit TSV is proprietary valving technology engineered to absorb small trail chatter while maintaining excellent control, traction, and stability over larger bumps and rough terrain.

Will these improve ride quality compared to stock suspension?

Yes. Most riders immediately notice improved comfort, suspension control, stability, traction, and overall ride quality compared to factory suspension.

Are these shocks rebuildable?

Yes. Every Bandit Black Label shock is fully rebuildable and serviceable, making them a long-term investment in your UTV's performance.

Which Black Label package is right for me?

• Base•1 – Best Value. Improved comfort and control with simple preload adjustment.
• Performance•2 – Most Popular. Adds rear rebound adjustment for additional tuning.
• Pro•3 – Best Performance for the Money. Adds piggyback reservoirs and low-speed compression adjustment.
• Elite•4 – Ultimate Performance. Maximum adjustability and suspension performance.

Ready to Upgrade Your Ride?

Experience the smoother ride, increased wheel travel, and improved suspension performance that come from shocks built specifically for your Kawasaki Ridge.

✔ Up to 15% more wheel travel

✔ Custom-built for your machine and rider weight

✔ Free shipping to the U.S. & Canada

✔ Lifetime Coil Spring Warranty

✔ Backed by Bandit UTV Suspension