YSS - the world No.1 in high performance shock absorbers for motorcycles and scooters

The Thai company YSS was founded in 1983. It was able to grow within a few years to become the leading company in high-performance shock absorbers for motorcycles and scooters. The scooter shock absorbers and motorcycle shock absorbers from YSS bring an improvement in the road holding of your vehicle and even have the certification (ABE) of the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA).

Within a few years, YSS has become a shock absorber expert

The philosophy of YSS

YSS is committed to producing the most cost-effective and efficient suspension system with the latest technology. With the guiding principle: "We must make the most valuable product for our families", the company has clearly stated its goal. YSS has continuously pursued these ambitions since the company was founded. Measures such as the creation of a European research and development team, which already had a lot of experience in the development of shock absorbers, was just one of the measures that made YSS competitive in the world market. Involvement in racing with many world class racing teams in racing series such as Dakar Rally and Ford Sierra Cup Road Racing have also given a huge boost to research and development in YSS shock absorbers.

Through highly qualified after-sales service and specialized call centers, YSS can provide expert support to its customers worldwide. Through this attitude, YSS has managed to become the world's No.1 high-performance shock absorber for scooters and motorcycles.

The task of the shock absorber

The shock absorbers, together with the spring, are the connecting part between the body and the wheel suspension. Together, the shock absorbers and springs ensure that shocks are absorbed or damped. When you drive your motorcycle or scooter over bumps, the springs compress (spring in) and the shock absorbers compensate for the resulting vibrations. A shock absorber thus has the task of damping vibrations. Hard damping worsens ride comfort, but improves road contact and thus driving safety and driving dynamics. Therefore, it is always important to find the right compromise between ride comfort and driving safety.

When should you change the shock absorber?

If you notice on your scooter or motorcycle that the damper rod is oily or the rear end is swaying when you compress, then you should definitely change your shock absorbers. Because if your shocks aren't working properly, your vehicle's wheels can lose grip with the road and slide away.

But you shouldn't even let it get that far. After all, as the miles go by, the shock absorber's damping behavior decreases. The dangerous thing is that this is a gradual process and it is therefore often not noticed at all. A regular inspection of the shock absorbers is therefore mandatory.

In general, it can be said that if you are not satisfied with the road holding of your vehicle, it makes sense to change to YSS shock absorbers. This is because different quality shock absorbers are installed depending on the class of vehicle. Some shock absorbers, which are installed in motorcycles and scooters by the vehicle manufacturer, are not even adjustable. To achieve improved road holding and increased ride comfort, you can buy a YSS shock absorber. These are usually of higher quality and technology and can often be adjusted as well.

YSS shock absorbers come with an ABE / KBA number

There are now over 38 years of research and development in YSS shock absorbers. By using international standard quality systems to control and manage production, the Thai company has managed to bring the shock absorbers to the highest level of quality. That is why it is no wonder that YSS shock absorbers come with an ABE / KBA number and the production is ISO certified by TÜV Rheinland.

Other Products from YSS

YSS shock absorbers and struts are the company's best-known products. However, YSS also has other products in its portfolio that improve your riding comfort and safety.

YSS Fork Upgrade Kit

With the YSS fork upgrade kit A firmer spring behavior is achieved. If your fork compresses too softly, then you can achieve a harder suspension of your front fork with this upgrade kit. This has the consequence that the road holding of your vehicle improves significantly. Because the harder the suspension is the better the road holding of your vehicle will be.

YSS Shock absorber springs

Also individual YSS shock absorber springs for the YSS shock absorber are available separately. The new springs can bring tired shock absorbers back to life.

Steering dampers and mounting kits

YSS has also been able to apply its racing experience and knowledge to the manufacture of steering dampers. For the YSS steering dampers the company also offers related YSS mounting kits. This ensures that the steering damper can also be mounted perfectly.