It’s arguably the biggest name in motorcycle performance suspension systems, but for more than a decade Öhlins hasn’t had an official supplier in the UK after Harris Performance, its previous distributor, was acquired by Royal Enfield in 2015.
Since then, the firm has run its race support programme through Richard Brendish and his company Race Concepts, with parts available through a network of dealers and suspension specialists.
That’s all changed for 2026, with the announcement of a new UK operation for Öhlins, run by Italian suspension specialist, Andreani. Based near Milan, Andreani has long been a major partner of Öhlins, and was founded by motocross racer Giuseppe Andreani in 1987. Andreani used the Swedish suspension brand on his bikes and developed his company alongside, forming a strong technical partnership over the decades since.
Andreani UK, is now the official importer for Öhlins in this country, led by country manager Nick Campolucci. Campolucci, a familiar name in the trade from his time as head of motorcycles at Honda UK, is launching Andreani’s UK subsidiary following a chance encounter in Italy. “Last November, one of my old Honda buddies said: ‘Do you know much about suspension? There’s a company wanting to set up in the UK.’ They happened to be 10 minutes from where my parents retired to in Italy, so I had a chat with Giuseppe, had a wander around the factory, and we agreed that I would start doing some scouting work.”
The firm launched its new operation at the Donington round of British Superbike in May, and the race side will be a big part of its strategy. Current BSB specialist Richard Brendish is planning to retire, so Andreani will take on the responsibility of supplying Öhlins-equipped teams across all the race classes, with Brendish working alongside during the handover period.
“There are two parts to it,” said Campolucci. “There’s the race side, which is obvious, and the commercial side. At the moment, Öhlins is supplied directly to the UK market from Germany, and anything over a certain value takes weeks to get through customs, which is a real problem for our customers.”
Campolucci and Andreani are keen to get things moving, and there are plans to expand the supply of parts, including getting them into more dealerships, holding stock in the UK, and improving logistics. Vital functions such as warranty, servicing, and backup for dealers and suppliers are also being sorted out.
Retailers interested in becoming Öhlins dealers can contact Andreani UK directly at [email protected].