🏍️ GENUINE KYB BLACK REAR SHOCKS FOR HONDA AIRBLADE 160 / YAMAHA NMAX 155 (335MM) K-ELITE JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY
Hello there! When operating the powerful Honda Airblade 160 or the touring-oriented Yamaha NMax 155 at high speeds, do you frequently feel insecure due to the rear end wobbling, floating, or fishtailing over bumps and sharp corners?
The flaw of overly soft stock shocks with slow feedback creates annoying "clunks" when carrying heavy loads, which not only diminishes the joy of riding but also directly affects your safety. Deeply understanding this, Monkey89 brings you the optimal solution: Genuine Japanese KYB K-Elite Black Rear Shocks (335mm) for Honda Airblade 160 / Yamaha NMax 155. Belonging to the high-performance 2W Performance segment, this masterpiece will re-establish solid stability and neutralize all negative vibrations, empowering you to master the handlebars with confidence.
💡 Fitment Note: Please use the compatibility search tool directly on the Monkey89 website—simply enter your motorcycle's make, model, and year to get instant results.
⚙️ DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
🚀 REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE OF THE K-ELITE BLACK
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⚖️ Rebound Damping Control System (16 Clicks): This is the completely distinct feature that elevates the K-Elite series above the standard K-Alpha line. When accelerating fast on highways or leaning into sharp corners, the Rebound adjustment controls the shock's extension speed. The rear wheel firmly grips the road surface, completely eliminating highly dangerous wobbling, fishtailing, or floating sensations.
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🔧 Thread Spring Preload: The mechanical threaded collar allows you to proactively adjust the initial spring compression to match your payload. Whether you're gently cruising solo in the city or carrying a pillion and heavy luggage, KYB's heavy-duty steel spring will completely absorb sudden impacts, putting an end to those spine-jarring clunks when hitting potholes.
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📐 Active Length Adjuster: Allows you to increase the shock height from 335mm up to an additional +10mm. From an engineering standpoint, Monkey89 advises adjusting the increase between +5mm and +8mm. This slight lift raises the ground clearance, minimizing scraping when mounting curbs or riding on rough roads, while ensuring the piston stroke operates perfectly within the absolute safe zone.
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💨 Mono Tube Structure & Free-Piston System: The free-piston completely isolates the Japanese hydraulic oil layer and the compressed nitrogen gas in the piggyback reservoir. When the scooter bounces continuously at high intensity, the shock oil will not aerate (emulsify/foam). As a result, the suspension operates stably with ultra-fast feedback, preventing shock "fade" even during hours of continuous riding.
🛠️ COMPATIBILITY & REAL-WORLD INSTALLATION
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⚔️ For Yamaha NMax 155: The 335mm dimension provides perfect geometry, fitting 100% Plug and Play exactly like stock at the bottom U-mount and top round mount positions. The downward-facing piggyback reservoir sits neatly under the rear swingarm, requiring ABSOLUTELY NO cutting or trimming of the plastic fairings, preserving the scooter's original aesthetics.
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🦅 For Honda Airblade 160: The shock mounts precisely onto the scooter's rear suspension system. However, because the K-Elite shock features an upward-facing gas-pressurized piggyback reservoir, you will need to make a slight aesthetic trim to the inner under-seat plastic fairing to create free operating space for the reservoir. The cut is handled discreetly and does not affect the sporty exterior look of the Airblade 160.
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📍 Installation Position: Installed symmetrically on both sides at the motorcycle's rear suspension system.
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