Suspension (mechanics) explained

In mechanics, suspension is a system of components allowing a machine (normally a vehicle) to move smoothly with reduced shock.

Types may include:

• car suspension, four-wheeled motor vehicle suspension
• motorcycle suspension, two-wheeled motor vehicle suspension
  • Motorcycle fork, a component of motorcycle suspension system
• bicycle suspension

Related concepts include:

• Shock absorber
• Shock mount
• Vibration isolation
• Magnetic suspension
  • Electrodynamic suspension
  • Electromagnetic suspension

See also

• Cardan suspension
• Seismic base isolation