🏍️ GENUINE KYB RED REAR SHOCKS FOR HONDA AIRBLADE 160 / YAMAHA NMAX 155 (335MM) K-ELITE JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY
Hello there! When you're cruising on the trendy Honda Airblade 160 or the touring-oriented Yamaha NMax 155, is your riding experience significantly hindered by the stock suspension frequently bottoming out, emitting an annoying "clunk" every time you carry a heavy load or cross a speed bump?
Worse yet, the unstable floating and rear-end wobbling when taking sharp corners at high speeds always bring a sense of insecurity. To completely solve this operational puzzle and deliver a deeply sporty appearance, Monkey89 is proud to introduce: Genuine Japanese KYB K-Elite Red Rear Shocks (335mm) for Honda Airblade 160 / Yamaha NMax 155. Possessing the powerful red hue of the high-performance 2W Performance segment, this pair of shocks will elevate your beloved ride's stance to a completely new level.
💡 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 RED
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⚖️ Rebound Damping Control System (16 Clicks): This is the core equipment that separates the K-Elite series from the standard K-Alpha line. The Rebound adjustment feature allows you to control the upward extension speed of the piston rod after compression. When operating at high speeds or leaning into sharp corners, this feature ensures the rear wheel continuously grips the road, completely neutralizing floating sensations and eliminating dangerous wobbling or fishtailing, delivering absolute stability.
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🔧 Thread Spring Preload Customization: The smart threaded collar allows you to increase or decrease the compression of the heavy-duty steel spring according to the exact actual payload. Whether you're gently riding solo in the city or carrying a passenger and heavy luggage, KYB's premium spring will completely absorb sudden jolts from potholes, extinguish annoying clunks, and provide an ideally smooth journey.
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📐 Flexible Length Adjuster Ring: Allows you to increase the shock height from 335mm up to an additional +10mm. However, from a technical perspective, Monkey89 recommends adjusting the increase between +5mm and +8mm. This slight lift raises ground clearance to prevent scraping on bad roads while maintaining the exact safe geometric angle of the rear swingarm.
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💨 Mono Tube Structure & Free-Piston System: The free-piston completely isolates the Japanese hydraulic oil and the compressed nitrogen gas in the piggyback reservoir. When the shock bounces continuously at high frequencies, the hydraulic oil does not aerate (emulsify/foam). Thanks to this, the suspension system responds incredibly fast, maintains stable pressure, and prevents shock "fade" even when you tour continuously all day under the hot sun.
🛠️ COMPATIBILITY & REAL-WORLD INSTALLATION
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For Yamaha NMax 155: The 335mm dimension is the perfect stock geometry. The bottom U-mount and top round mount align flawlessly. The product installs 100% Plug and Play. 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 luxurious aesthetics.
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For Honda Airblade 160: The pair of shocks fits precisely into the rear suspension system. However, because the K-Elite shock features an upward-facing gas-pressurized piggyback reservoir, during installation you will need to make a slight aesthetic trim to the inner under-seat plastic fairing to leave free operating space for the reservoir. The cut is hidden inside and does not affect the exterior.
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📍 Installation Position: Installed symmetrically and directly onto the motorcycle's rear suspension system.
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