Experts in Offroad
Driven by passion, innovation, and the pursuit of perfection
In the 1970s, company founder Gerard Seesing - a passionate motocross rider - began building his own shock absorbers in the Netherlands, simply because he couldn’t afford new ones. Using discarded car and motorcycle shocks, along with a deep sense of curiosity and craftsmanship, he created his prototypes — ones that soon led him to numerous race victories.
1977 - 1979
First steps
Gerard Seesing started building the first dampers for his motocross bike and later expanded to serve motocross and autocross customers.
1981 - 1989
Innovation and Founding
Gerard Seesing developed a shock dyno still in use today. By 1989, he had founded the company making dampers for cars, bikes, and sidecar cross.
1997 - 1999
WRC entry
In 1997, Reiger entered the World Rally Championship with Ford. Two years later, Colin McRae won the Safari Rally in Kenya in a Ford Focus WRC equipped with Reiger Suspension.
2002
Five-Year Ford Partnership
Start of a five-year agreement with Ford International for the development and supply of dampers to the WRC team.
2003
Latest Technology
The Rebound Control Valve (RCV) introduces a completely new technology that maximizes traction on rough terrain without compromising speed.
2004
Great victories
Daniël Willemsen won the SMX with his Sidecar and Khalifa Al-Mutawaa won the Rally-Raid World Championship. The innovative Corner Control Valve was introduced for better corner stability.
2006
First WRC title
Winning the construction title with Ford M-Sport and the Focus RS WR06.
2009
Introduction of ICS
With the Intelligent Compression System (ICS), a separate damping curve was introduced specifically for jumps, providing smoother landings and improved traction.
2011
A Year of Success
Tajima won and set a new record at the 89th Pikes Peak Hill Climb in his Reiger-equipped Suzuki SX4 Hill Climb Special. We also received our first OEM order for GasGas trial motorcycles.
2012
A Milestone
For the first time in Dakar Rally history: All top 10 cars used Reiger Suspension. That year, Daniël Willemsen won his 10th Sidecarcross World Championship, all with Reiger Suspension.
2013
Multiple success
We secured victories in both the European Rally Championship and the South American Championship with Škoda. Additionally, we achieved the second place in the Trial World Championship.
2014
Dakar Dominance
Reiger Suspension equipped the entire top 3 in both the car and truck categories at the Dakar Rally. MINI celebrated its third Dakar victory, once again with Reiger.
2015
Many Milestones
Petter Solberg won his second RX title. Reiger celebrated overall victory at the Dakar Rally. Emma Bristow became Women’s Trial World Champion, and the new Reiger building was officially opened.
2016
Proven Power
Team Jan Hendrickx and Ben van den Bogaard became Sidecarcross World Champions, while all top 10 trucks in the Dakar Rally ran on Reiger - a true testament to reliability and performance.
2018 - 2021
New Partnerships
In 2018, we secured two consecutive WRC titles in rally racing. In 2021, Reiger became part of the KW Group, beginning a new chapter of growth and collaboration.
2024
Further Triumph
Marking our latest achievements, we secured a third consecutive WRC title with Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT and celebrated an overall Dakar Rally win with the innovative RS-Q eTron.
2025
Dakar and WRC Victories
We secured the overall win at the Dakar Rally with the driver Yazeed Al-Rajhi and claimed the overall victory in the WRC.
2026
Dakar Dominance
Proud to celebrate Nasser Al-Attiyah’s overall win and an incredible podium lockout by the Truck teams.
WHAT SETS US APART
Experts in Offroad
We create custom, high-performance shock absorbers with expert craftsmanship and close collaboration. With in-house production and tailored options, we lead in quality, reliability, and offroad support.
Premium Performance
Reiger Suspension is a small company renowned worldwide for developing and producing top-quality shock absorbers. Reiger delivers premium dampers for all racing classes, setting the standard in quality, reliability, and durability.
Crafted Together
Reiger’s competition suspension systems stand out because they are custom-made in close collaboration with each team or driver. The dampers are individually manufactured at the facility in Hengelo, with an impressive 95% in-house production depth.
High-Speed Development
In-house development, production, and assembly departments enable us to create prototypes in record time — often ready for series production without compromising on performance.
A Step Ahead
Continuous innovation is one of Reiger Suspension’s greatest strengths. Always a step ahead, Reiger strives to win and be the best. An ongoing development and new valve technologies have made Reiger the undisputed leader in off-road suspension.
Expert Support
With intensive use, your shock absorbers require regular maintenance. The Reiger team offers on-site support at selected events and is always ready to perform service or repair work on your suspension. We're also happy to help you fine-tune your setup to perfectly match your needs.
Flexibility and Freedom
Reiger offers a wide range of optional features — such as hydraulic bump stops, dual piston systems, and complete valve assemblies like Corner Control Valves — giving you the freedom to fine-tune your setup. The shock absorbers are also available in various configurations, including MacPherson struts and threaded body designs.
"Reiger: The benchmark in offroad technology"
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+49 7971 9630 220
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