I have the Yacugar ER-S and it's been working like a dream on and off-road for the past three years. AFAIK it has the same travel as stock and comes with a progressive spring which, like you, suits my needs as the weight I carry varies a lot from day to day.

They are available for �349 from several places. I bought mine from FTR.

The Yacugar shock is identical to the Hyperpro 460/360. They are both made in the same place except the Hyperpro gets a purple spring. So basically if your buying go for whichever you can get the cheapest.

FYI Ohlins do a cheaper shock for the XT which also costs about �350 although it is apparently "not recommended for off-road use"??

http://www.off-the-road.de/en/XT-660Z/Suspension-wheels/OEhlins-shock-XT-660-Z-Tenere-without-reservoir.html

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