Japan’s Fair Trade Commission issues advisory to KYB in violation of Subcontract Act On April 24, the Fair Trade Commission of Japan announced that KYB Corporation (KYB) was in violation of the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors (Subcontract Act) over metal die storage, and issued an advisory to KYB to pay expenses to subcontractors and prevent a recurrence. According to the Fair Trade Commission, KYB m...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

plies with OBD-2B emission norms. The motorcycle is powered by a 1,340cc in-line 4-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled DOHC engine. Its performance enhancements include Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) ducts for improved airflow at higher speeds and a twin swirl combustion chamber (TSCC).It features KYB inverted front forks, BATTLAX HYPERSPORTS 22 tyres, and Brembo Stylema 4-piston front brake calipers for handling and braking performance. On the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

Chita Kogyo to become wholly-owned subsidiary of KYB KYB Corporation (KYB) announced on November 11 that Chita Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Chita Kogyo), a company that provides products such as spring parts, will become its wholly-owned subsidiary. KYB will acquire Chita Kogyo’s shares at a price of about JPY 17 billion (JPY 2,010 per share) through a takeover bid (TOB). Chita Kogyo, whose stocks are listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market, is lik...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/14

KYB develops inverted type front fork for small two-wheeler KYB Corporation (KYB) announced that it has developed and begun production of two-wheeler high-performance inverted type front forks for Indian market. In the Indian two-wheeler market, the number of premium segment models is increasing as income rises, and the adoption of inverted front forks is increasing. Conventional small-diameter inverted front forks use cushion rubber to absorb bo...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/22

In developing the ROV, the goal was to offer a distinctive driving experience not possible with regular passenger cars. ROV utilizes low environmental impact technologies in its vehicle components thanks to the cooperation of partner companies who share the same vision, including Yamaha Motor Co., KYB Corporation, Covestro Corporation, C.I. Takiron Co., Toyota Industries Corporation, Toyoda Gosei Co., Toyota Motor Kyushu Corporation, Nifco Inc.,...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/20

automatic transmission, producing an output of 165 kW of power and 55 Nm of torque.The vehicle sits on the same platform as the HiLux Rogue, upgraded with a 15mm increase in height and a track width increase of 135mm front and 155mm rear compared to previous Hilux models.The new Hilux GR Sport has KYB monotube shock absorbers with a larger piston diameter.The vehicle has disc brakes on all four corners, with 338mm x 28mm four-piston fixed calipe...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/31

KYB develops AT-specific vane pump KYB Corporation (KYB) announced that it has begun volume production of automatic transmission (AT)-specific vane pumps that it developed for a new SUV released by Mazda Motor Corporation in 2022. The AT-specific vane pump is KYB’s first vane pump designed for AT (step AT) and was developed based on pumps for continuously variable transmission (CVT). The AT-specific vane pump features reduced friction and offer...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/25

ycle comes with a 163cc 4-valve air-oil cooled BS-VI (OBD-II+E20) compliant engine that generates a maximum power output of 16.9 Ps at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 14.6 nm at 6,500 rpm. The bike can achieve 0-60 km/h in 4.41 seconds.The bike comes with a 37mm dia inverted front fork suspension by KYB (in the pro variant) and a 7-step pre-load adjustable rear suspension. It comes with over 20 features on display, such as Bluetooth status, batter...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/17

e 160R 4V comes with a 163cc 4 valve air-oil cooled BS-VI (OBD-II+E20) compliant engine that generates a maximum power output of 16.9 Ps at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 14.6 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The bike can reach 0-60 km/h in just 4.41 seconds.It features a 37mm dia inverted front fork suspension by KYB (in the Pro Variant) and a 7-step pre-load adjustable rear suspension. The bike features an inverted speedometer which comes with over 20 features...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/15

KYB develops vane pump for JATCO’s CVT for mid-size passenger cars KYB Corporation (KYB) announced that it has started the production of its newly developed vane pump for JATCO Ltd.’s continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) for mid-size passenger cars. KYB has reduced product weight by 30% compared with its previous vane pump model by revising parts, replacing certain cast iron parts with aluminum parts, and reducing the number of ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/06

KYB to supply swing valve for Toyota Crown Crossover KYB Corporation (KYB) announced that its swing valve has been adopted for the all-new Toyota Crown Crossover. This is an ultra-low velocity valve which was adopted for the Lexus ES, LM, and IS, and Toyota Mark X GRMN and Aqua. (From a press release dated November 9, 2022)...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/15

KYB to develop oil pumps for E-Axles to win orders in 2025 KYB Corporation (KYB) plans to develop electric oil pumps for E-Axle drive motor systems in electric vehicles (EVs) by March 2023. The company aims to develop oil pumps for lubricating and cooling E-Axles and develop them as a new business for the era of electrification. KYB will offer them to E-Axle makers and aims to win orders in 2025 when the popularization of EVs is likely to be acce...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/22

KYB to introduce innovative production line at plants by 2030 KYB Corporation (KYB) will introduce an innovative production line at its plants in Japan, the U.S., and Europe by 2030. The innovative production line can detect signs of equipment failure and product quality defects and determine the causes. KYB will deploy the innovative production line together with an automated line for processes, such as welding and other treatment as well as ass...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/31

Malaysia shock absorber maker KYB-UMW remains buoyant about sustaining performance Reported on October 11, 2021, UMW Corp unveiled intention to improve KYB-UMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd's supply to support the OEM and the REM amid rising backlog, while expecting sales and profitability to materialize from September 2021 onwards.KYB-UMW had secured orders from various OEMs on their new models to be launched in H2/2021, while retaining large orders for REM ...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/13

KYB Corporation and REE, Israel to develop modular electric vehicle platform REE Automotive and KYB Corporation announced a partnership to develop suspension capabilities for future electric vehicle platforms. Automotive Tier 1 supplier KYB's unparalleled semi-active and active suspension systems will boost REE's next-generation EV platform, which delivers complete design freedom and cost-effective, scalable solutions in e-mobility. REE's partner...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/20

KYB to accelerate production system optimization KYB Corporation is stepping up efforts to optimize its production system. It has decided to discontinue the production of unprofitable electric power steering models and realign the production system for hydraulic pumps, for which demand is declining. KYB is striving to recover from its scandal involving base-isolating and vibration-damping devices, which was revealed in 2018. A series of reorganiz...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/13

KYB to pull out production of EPS systems from Japan due to increased procurement cost On June 21 it was revealed that KYB Corporation has decided to discontinue production of electric power steering (EPS) systems in Japan in or after 2020. Due to greater sophistication of EPS systems, the cost of procurement of parts has risen in Japan and KYB’s profitability has deteriorated. While realigning its operations to improve profitability, the compa...

News  Updated at: 2019/06/24

KYB develops swing valve for shock absorber KYB announced that it has developed a swing valve which can control compression and expansion force independently at extremely low piston speed. The product improves drivability by generating appropriate damping force from the beginning of suspension movement. The shock absorbers equipped with this valve are installed in Lexus ES and Toyota Mark X GRMN. (From a press release on May 27, 2019)...

News  Updated at: 2019/05/27

KYB recognized by Toyota for excellent technology KYB announced that its shock absorber with newly developed valve structure was received a technical award at the Toyota's new Crown project award ceremony. KYB was recognized for its outstanding technology development to improve competiveness of all-new Crown. (From a press release on August 24, 2018)...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/24

KYB receives a technical award from Toyota KYB announced that its newly developed shock absorber was received a technical award at the Toyota's new Corolla Sport project award ceremony. KYB was recognized for its outstanding technology and development to improve competiveness of all-new Corolla Sport. (From a press release on August 1, 2018)...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/01