Hello Boss! The Honda ADV 160 is built to conquer demanding touring and adventure trails. However, the stock rear suspension easily becomes overwhelmed when carrying a passenger or heavy luggage boxes: soft damping leads to harsh bottoming-out noises over bumps, while the rear end feels loose and unstable during aggressive cornering or steep downhills.
Understanding your desire to optimize touring performance, Monkey89 presents: KYB Honda ADV 160 Rear Shock Absorber (390mm) K-Elite Black - Genuine Japan Brand. Belonging to the high-performance 2W Performance series, this piggyback reservoir twin shock set in an aggressive Full Black finish delivers enhanced chassis stability, allowing you to ride with confidence.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTABILITY
REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE & BIKER BENEFITS
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16-Step Rebound Damping Adjustment System: Unlike the basic K-Alpha series, the K-Elite features an adjustable Rebound dial under the shock foot to control shaft extension speed. When hauling heavy camping gear over uneven terrain, precise Rebound control helps keep the rear tire planted, reducing floating sensations and mitigating rear-swingarm instability during high-speed cornering.
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Threaded Spring Preload Customization: The threaded collar allows easy adjustment of spring preload to match actual luggage weight. Whether commuting solo or touring loaded with a passenger, the high-tensile spring absorbs impacts efficiently, minimizing harsh bottoming-out noises and frame thumps.
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Flexible Length Adjuster: Extends shock length from 390mm up to +10mm. Monkey89 recommends increasing height by +5mm to +8mm to slightly boost ground clearance for light off-road obstacles without over-extending the shock stroke.
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Mono-Tube Design with Free-Piston Technology: The internal floating piston keeps high-pressure nitrogen gas completely separated from the hydraulic oil inside the piggyback reservoir. During continuous heavy-duty stroke cycles, oil aeration is effectively prevented, ensuring consistent damping performance even on long rides in hot weather.
FITMENT & COMPATIBILITY
Monkey89 ensures clear fitment specifications so you can choose with confidence:
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Direct Bolt-On / Plug and Play Fitment: Features a 390mm standard length with a 10mm top eyelet mount and an 8mm bottom clevis U-mount, matching the factory mounting points of the Honda ADV 160 (all model years). Mounts using original OEM bolts without requiring additional CNC adapter plates.
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Zero Fairing Modification Required: The exposed rear geometry of the ADV 160 provides ample clearance. The piggyback reservoir fits neatly alongside the rear frame, requiring no plastic trimming or cutting, maintaining the original aesthetic of your motorcycle.
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Installation Position: Symmetric twin shock setup at the rear suspension points. Genuine product delivered brand new in full box from Monkey89.
💡 Note for Customer: Please use the compatibility lookup tool on the Monkey89 website—simply enter your bike brand, model, and year for instant results.
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