Suspension choice /replacement is such a varied and personal thing...I know people who have happily ridden around the world on their original 5/8 year old suspension and as long as it didn't actually collapse they didn't give it a thought. I don't think I could improve on the original suspension on my 16 year old XR650R so it will remain unchanged. I noticed a massive improvement on the Tenere's front end when I fettled it with Ohlins springs and I'm sure I'll notice it when I get round to changing the rear shock ....I've only put it off as the standard one has served me well so far. Mind you I was in bike shop recently talking to the mechanic who was removing the original shock from a brand new unridden bike and replacing it with an Ohlins at the new owners request! , ....each to their own! Steve. ...sent from a warm and sunny Costa Rica!