About the Brand
The SHOWA brand was established in 1938 by Showa Aircraft Precision Works Ltd. , a manufacturer for aircraft parts.Automobile damper production began in 1962, and motorcycle damper production started in 1955. The company's years of racing activities have been taken advantage of and reflected on the aftermarket products and mass production of motorcycle suspension products that afford excellent performance, safety, care, and satisfaction to customers.They joined ASTEMO as a member in January 2021, but the suspension products will be carried over under the SHOWA brand. Hitachi Astemo Aftermarket Germany GmbH is the regional competence center for the aftermarket activities of the Hitachi Astemo Group and serves customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
About the Products
Racing
MX Suspension
Suspension Kit used in all the World motocross race
Introducing the latest technology of SHOWA.
Performance
High performance series Kit for Kawasaki Z900RS
The balance free technology nurtured in the world's premiere races is adopted.
Full adjustable structure (adjustable spring preload and damping force)
Fully machined axle holder
Can be installed as is on commercial motorcycles.
BFF Premium Upgrade Kit / BFRC-lite Premium Upgrade Kit for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Designed with Balance-Free technology nurtured through world's premier races.
Features Emerald Coating, SHOWA's cutting edge technology.
Light weight by employing special total-machined axle holder, improved ease of replacing/disassembling SPG for maintenance, and a fully adjustable structure (spring preload adjustment, DF adjustment).
Premium
Repair Parts
Extensive part collection to respond to every need.​
Key Facts
- The Front Fork & Rear Cushion are critical components of a motorcycles ride & handling performance.
- Regular servicing of the Front Fork & Rear Cushion is highly recommended to maintain the Factory Performance.
- Damaged or worn Oil Seals, Dust Seals, & Bushes can result in leaking Front Fork or drop in performance oft he Rear Cushion.
- Leaking Front Fork will significantly affect the Damping Characteristics of the Front Fork.
- Service your Front Fork & Rear Cushion with the Manufacturers Original Equipment Components.