SHOWA On-Road Performance Kits

SHOWA Performance Suspension Kits use technologies developed in conjunction with OEM Factory road-racing teams on the most demanding racing circuits in the world.

Featuring Balance-Free damping circuits and titanium-based friction reducing coatings, SHOWA's most advanced suspension technology is now commercially available to riders and racers world-wide.

Balance-Free

Instead of the conventional single-tube layout, Balance Free Forks and Shocks use a double-tube design; the damper case and an internal cylinder. The damper piston is solid and features no orifices or valves. Instead, the damping force is generated as displaced oil passes through separate damping valve units. Balance Free suspension delivers more consistent damping over the duration of a ride, plus improved shock absorption and therefore greater traction since contact is more consistently maintained between the tires and the road or track surface.

Titanium Coating

Showa's first thin film forming technology. The fork slider and shock piston-rod surfaces are polished by a special process to achieve reduced friction and then treated with a multi-layer, titanium-based color coating that is superior in hardness and wear resistance to maintain long-lasting performance.

SHOWA Performance Suspension components improve tire responsiveness on all road/track conditions and achieves both outstanding ride feel and handling stability.

Kawasaki Z900 BFF™ Performance Fork, BFRC-lite® Shock NEW PRODUCT

Front Fork (BFF™)

• Sub-Tank Structure: Gas pressurization suppresses cavitation (World's First Axial Type)
• Damping Force Adjuster: Continuously adjustable for both compression and rebound damping (Enhanced Functionality)
• Spring Preload: Adjustable with tools or coins (Improved Operability)
• Spring: Developed from proprietary materials (High Tensile Strength, Lightweight, Premium Quality)
• Slide Pipe: Navy blue titanium coating (Optimized Performance)
  Diameter Upgrade: Standard φ41mm ⇒ φ43mm (Enhanced Handling)
• Axle Holder: Forged aluminum axle holder

Rear Shock (BFRC-lite®)

• Sub-Tank Structure: Gas pressurization suppresses cavitation
• Damping Force Adjuster: Continuously adjustable for both compression and rebound damping (Enhanced Functionality)
• Hydro Spring Adjustment: Hydraulic, manually adjustable (No Tools Required)
• Spring: Developed from proprietary materials (High Tensile Strength, Lightweight, Premium Quality)
• Rod: Titanium coating in navy blue (Improved Performance)
• Upper Mounting Eyelet: Forged aluminum upper mounting eyelet

*Scheduled for release in Spring 2025

Kawasaki Z900RS BFF™ Performance Fork, BFRC-lite® Shock

Front Fork (BFF™)

• Sub-Tank Structure: Gas pressurization suppresses cavitation (Radial Type)
• Damping Force Adjuster: Continuously adjustable for both compression and rebound damping (Enhanced Functionality)
• Spring Preload: Adjustable with tools or coins (Improved Operability)
• Spring: Developed from proprietary materials (High Tensile Strength, Lightweight, Premium Quality)
• Slide Pipe: Navy blue titanium coating (Optimized Performance)
  Diameter Upgrade: Standard φ41mm ⇒ φ43mm (Enhanced Handling)
• Axle Holder: Fully machined aluminum axle holder

Rear Shock (BFRC-lite®)

• Sub-Tank Structure: Gas pressurization suppresses cavitation
• Damping Force Adjuster: Continuously adjustable for both compression and rebound damping (Enhanced Functionality)
• Hydro Spring Adjustment: Hydraulic, manually adjustable (No Tools Required)
• Spring: Developed from proprietary materials (High Tensile Strength, Lightweight, Premium Quality)
• Rod: Titanium coating in navy blue (Improved Performance)
• Upper Mounting Eyelet: Forged aluminum upper mounting eyelet