Walter & Andrea Bartolini
The first to benefit from Marco's experience, when he started preparing suspension professionally.
Dozza, Italy · since 1980 · 8 world titles
You race on Sunday.Monday to Friday,we race for you.
High-performance suspension development and service. Valving built around your weight, your riding and your tracks, proven on the dyno and in racing for almost fifty years.
- Motocross
- Enduro
- Supermoto
- Road racing
- Street
- 8World titles
- 100+National titles
- 1980Almost 50 years trackside
- 2003TPS patent
Tube Pressure System · patented in 2003
Soft over roots. Firm when you land.
A stock fork is a compromise: stiffen it for jumps and it turns harsh on small bumps, soften it and it bottoms out. TPS solves that contradiction. Try it: move the shaft speed.
Damping force / velocity
StockPoletti TPS
Stock0,00 kN
Poletti TPS0,00 kN
Indicative chart to explain the principle. The real curves of every fork are measured on the dyno and delivered in the technical sheet.
Below 500 mm/s
It stays out of the way
On normal ground the fork works freely: maximum suppleness and no harsh hits through your arms.
Above 500 mm/s
It steps in progressively
Landing a jump or braking into a string of holes, TPS changes the hydraulic behaviour in the second part of the stroke and holds the fork up.
How it is made
A tube and a valve
A tube in aluminium and/or special plastics, with calibrated diameters, taper and holes, paired with a dedicated valve that manages oil flow and pressure. The result: more front-end feel, stability under braking and consistent performance.
The story
Marco Poletti, from racer to tuner.
From 1980s motocross to world titles in motocross, enduro and road racing: almost fifty years of suspension, riders and innovation.
- 1980
Racer and apprentice
Marco Poletti is a solid motocross racer, convinced that bikes can be made more stable by making their suspension work better. In 1980 he starts an apprenticeship at a Bitubo service workshop.
- 1980s
Making a virtue of necessity
A bad racing crash slows his career and finally ends it. Marco turns that conviction into a profession: he works on suspension professionally and gains experience at the track as test rider and technician. The first to benefit are Walter and Andrea Bartolini.
- 1987–93
Official WP service
For seven seasons Poletti is the official WP dealer and race service for Italy in motocross.
- 1994–97
Official Marzocchi service
Official Marzocchi dealer and race service for Italy in motocross.
- 1995World title
Alex Puzar · MX 125
The first world title: Alex Puzar wins the 125 motocross world championship on a Honda.
- 1998Two world titles
Road racing and enduro
Two world titles in one year, in two different disciplines: Fabrizio Pirovano in Supersport 600 on a Suzuki and Roman Michalick in Enduro 125 on a TM.
- 1999World title
Stéphane Chambon · Supersport 600
Supersport 600 again, Suzuki again: Stéphane Chambon is world champion.
- 1999–2010
Paioli and Showa A-kit
Official Italian dealer and race service for Paioli, whose shareholders included Yamaha and KYB, in motocross and road racing until 2010. From 1999 to 2005 also for Showa A-kits. The experience widens: off-road, African rallies, supermoto and Supersport.
- 2003Patent
The Tube Pressure System is born
TPS is patented: a fork that is soft on small bumps and firm on big hits. It is still current today, and copied everywhere.
- 2008European title
Lorenzo Savadori · 125
European road racing 125 title with a Paioli fork entirely conceived and developed by Marco Poletti.
- 2012Training
The free course in Faenza
Poletti runs a free suspension course: 80 participants, a morning of theory and an afternoon of practice at the Faenza motocross track.
- 2014–2015Two world titles
Kiara Fontanesi · Yamaha
Two back-to-back WMX women's world titles with Kiara Fontanesi on a Yamaha.
- 2017–2018Two world titles
Kiara Fontanesi · Gas Gas
Two more WMX world titles with Kiara, this time on a Gas Gas. Eight world titles in all for a small craft workshop.
- 2026
8 national titles and KYB with separate adjusters
2026 alone brings 8 national titles, over 100 in total (we have lost count). The KYB conversion is born, with one low-speed leg and one high-speed leg, plus an externally adjustable mid valve.
- Today
The same passion, every week
A shock dyno, track tests with professional riders, the workshop truck at the Italian championships, and customers' suspension arriving from all over Italy on Monday and leaving on Friday.
Titles
Eight world titles.
The only small craft workshop to have won world titles in motocross, enduro and road racing.
- 1995Alex PuzarMX 125 World · Honda
- 1998Fabrizio PirovanoSupersport 600 World · Suzuki
- 1998Roman MichalickEnduro 125 World · TM
- 1999Stéphane ChambonSupersport 600 World · Suzuki
- 2014Kiara FontanesiWMX World · Yamaha
- 2015Kiara FontanesiWMX World · Yamaha
- 2017Kiara FontanesiWMX World · Gas Gas
- 2018Kiara FontanesiWMX World · Gas Gas
+ 2008 European road racing 125 · over 100 national titles. 8 in 2026 alone.
The riders
Who won with us.
From the early races with the Bartolini brothers to Kiara Fontanesi's world titles: the riders who raced on Poletti suspension.
Alex Puzar
125 motocross world champion in 1995 on a Honda: the first world title in Poletti's history.
Fabrizio Pirovano
Supersport 600 world champion in 1998 on a Suzuki. Poletti wins in road racing too.
Roman Michalick
Enduro 125 world champion in 1998 on a TM: two world titles in two disciplines in the same year.
Stéphane Chambon
Supersport 600 world champion in 1999 on a Suzuki, Poletti's second in a row in the class.
Lorenzo Savadori
European road racing 125 champion in 2008 with a Paioli fork conceived and developed by Marco Poletti.
07WMXKiara Fontanesi
Four WMX world titles on Poletti suspension: two with Yamaha and two with Gas Gas. The most successful chapter in our recent history.
- 2014 · Yamaha
- 2015 · Yamaha
- 2017 · Gas Gas
- 2018 · Gas Gas
Official partnerships
Official service for Italy.
For over twenty years Poletti was the official dealer and race service for some of the biggest names in suspension.
Official Italian dealer and race service for motocross.
7 seasonsOfficial Italian dealer and race service for motocross.
4 seasonsMotocross and road racing. Yamaha and KYB were among Paioli's shareholders. This is where Savadori's European-title fork was born.
12 seasonsA-kits for motocross and road racing: factory components and original parts.
7 seasonsDisciplines
From dirt to tarmac.
We work on every kind of motorcycle suspension, every brand, every use: from professional racers to weekend riders.
Motocross
Where it all began. Jumps, holes and sand: valving for track, weight and level, and TPS for comfort and support together.
Enduro
Roots, rocks and hours in the saddle: sensitivity on small bumps and support on big hits. A 125 Enduro world title in 1998.
Supermoto
Dirt and tarmac on the same track: valving that has to work under braking and over jumps.
Road racing
Two Supersport 600 world titles and a 125 European title: stability under braking and precision in corners.
African rallies
From motocross to the toughest off-road, all the way to African rallies: suspension that has to last and perform every time.
Street
For everyday riders too: more comfort, more control, a bike set up for you.
At the track
The workshop truck in the paddock.
We follow and support riders throughout the Italian championships. Our workshop truck lets us work right inside the teams' setups.
Every race weekend is a test bench: what we learn at the track goes into every customer's suspension.
- Paddock fine-tuningOn-the-spot adjustments between motos.
- Advice before and afterBefore the job, and after, when you test the bike.
- Tested with pro ridersEvery development is raced before it reaches you.
What we do
Stock suspension is made for everyone. So it fits no one.
A stock component is an industrial compromise. We transform it through research, development and track testing, for KYB, Showa, WP, Öhlins and Sachs forks and shocks.
Stock (OEM)
- Wide production tolerances
- Friction limits smoothness
- Standard valving for an average rider
- Narrow adjustment range
Poletti
- Valving for weight, style, level and discipline
- Obsessive care for smoothness
- Curves verified on the dyno
- Technical sheet for every job
Custom valving
Re-valving built around you: weight, height, riding style, level, discipline and the character of your tracks.
Service and maintenance
Routine and major servicing, with the care for smoothness and low friction we have always been known for.
Dyno and technical sheet
A shock dyno for force/velocity curves, measuring tools accurate to a hundredth of a millimetre and a technical sheet for every job.
Compression adjusters
We improve compression adjusters to give you a wider and more precise adjustment range.
TPS device
Installing the Tube Pressure System: comfort on small bumps and support on big hits.
Factory KYB forks
Factory conversions and builds developed and tested with professional riders in racing.
New for 2026
KYB with separate adjusters.
We convert KYB forks with one leg dedicated to low speed and one to high speed, both compression and rebound. A better progression curve, appreciated by all our customers.
And we went one step further: the mid valve setting can be adjusted externally. A wider and more precise range, with a direct effect on how the bike feels. An adjustment nobody had ever made before.
Ask for detailsLS legLow speed
- Compression
- Rebound
HS legHigh speed
- Compression
- Rebound
In development · not yet for saleExternally adjustable mid valveMore range · more precision · more feel
All over Italy
Picked up Monday. Back on Friday.
With our partner couriers we collect your suspension wherever suits you, even at home, and deliver it back set up for your needs, your riding and your tracks.
MondayPickup at your door
TuesdayService
WednesdayValving
ThursdayDyno test
FridayBack with you
Pack it wellProper packaging prevents damage in transit.
Remove the air bleedersBefore packing, so they do not break.
Clean your suspensionAlways ship it clean.
About us
A small workshop, factory results.
The only small craft workshop to have won world titles in motocross, enduro and road racing.
We are in Dozza, near Bologna. Almost fifty years of experience, a shock dyno and direct track testing with professional riders: that is how we have always worked.
Constant research, trackside support and the same care for a world champion as for a Sunday rider.
From our Instagram
The season, day by day.
Races, titles, factory forks and stories from almost fifty years in the paddock, on @poletti_suspension.
- TitlesYes, three more Italian titlesSeason 2025
- Pre-orderFactory Poletti KYB forksOrders open
- StoriesTales from the paddock, in episodes#aneddoti #motocross
- WorkshopBook your service or buildBefore the new season
FAQ
Frequently asked.
How do I ship my suspension to you?
With our partner couriers: we collect it on Monday wherever you like, even at home, and deliver it back on Friday. Pack it well, remove the air bleeders and ship it clean.
Which brands do you work on?
Every kind of motorcycle suspension, every brand: KYB, Showa, WP, Öhlins, Sachs and more.
Do you work for amateur riders too?
Yes. We set up suspension for everyone from professional racers to amateurs, based on weight, height, riding and tracks.
What is TPS and will it fit my fork?
It is the Tube Pressure System, patented in 2003: it makes the fork soft on small bumps and firm on big hits. Send us your bike's model and year and we will tell you if it fits.
What do I get after the job?
Suspension set up for you and a technical sheet with the data of the work done, verified on the dyno.
How much does it cost?
All jobs are in our PDF price list (in Italian). Quotes are free: fill in the form below.
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- WorkshopVia Poggiaccio 63
40060 Dozza (BO), Italy - Phone+39 0542 673827
+39 347 228 6286 - Emailinfo@polettiracing.it
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