What Industrias Japan does

Industrias Japan S.A. is a privately held Colombian metalworking company founded in 1985 and headquartered at Kilómetro 29, Carretera central del norte, Vereda Canavita, Tocancipá, Cundinamarca. The company manufactures aftermarket replacement parts for motorcycles and bicycles, with a product portfolio of 760+ SKUs spanning brake systems (bands, pads, discs, rods), handlebar components (levers, bases, assembly kits), pedals (ignition, gear shift, brake), footpegs, axles, wedges, screws, and springs. Products are asbestos-free and engineered for compatibility with more than 90 motorcycle brands, including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM, Bajaj, AKT, Hero, Italika, Ducati, Harley Davidson, BMW, and emerging electric brands such as Gogoro and NIU. The company additionally sells bicycle brake pads.

Production is anchored on advanced in-house manufacturing capability: CAD-driven design of molds, dies, and fixtures; CNC turning, milling, and wire/plunge EDM machining; coordinate measuring machines for digital quality control; and a company-owned quality laboratory for testing and assurance. The business historically began with subcontracted production before transitioning to full in-house manufacturing through capital investment in its own facilities and equipment.

Industrias Japan distributes through two channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (www.industriasjapan.com) with national shipping and WhatsApp-based customer support, and an authorized dealer network with physical retail locations across Colombian cities including Bogotá, Cali, Medellín-area, Cúcuta, Villavicencio, Pasto, Montería, Armenia, and San José del Guaviare. The company serves two primary customer segments: motorcycle assembly companies (ensambladoras) requiring OEM-grade parts, and the broader aftermarket of motorcycle owners, repair shops, and spare parts retailers. Pricing is unit-based in Colombian Pesos, with individual parts ranging from approximately COP 5,379 for small components to COP 330,756+ for larger items such as brake discs. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Industrias Japan

Legal name

Industrias Japan S.A.

Website

https://industriasjapan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Industrias Japan S.A. is a privately held Colombian motorcycle and bicycle parts manufacturer founded in 1985, producing 760+ aftermarket SKUs across brake, lever, pedal, and axle categories for 90+ motorcycle brands, distributed via e-commerce and a nationwide authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tocancipá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Motorcycle Parts Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells high-quality motorcycle parts including brake bands, brake pads, brake discs, brake rods, levers/handles, pedals, footrests, axles, wedges, screws, and springs. Revenue generated through direct B2C e-commerce sales and B2B sales to motorcycle assembly companies and spare parts distributors.
2. Bicycle Parts Sales: Sales of bicycle spare parts including brake pads, complementing their motorcycle parts business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Industrias Japan S.A. is a Colombian metalworking manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells aftermarket replacement parts for motorcycles and bicycles. Its catalog covers 760+ SKUs across brake system components (brake bands, pads, discs, rods), handlebar levers/handles, pedals (ignition, gear change, brake), footpegs, axles, wedges, screws, springs, and bicycle brake pads, with products compatible with 90+ motorcycle brands including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM, Bajaj, AKT, and Hero. All products are asbestos-free and manufactured in-house using CNC machinery with quality laboratory verification.

Product overview

Industrias Japan S.A. is a Colombian motorcycle parts manufacturer founded in 1985, specializing in high-quality aftermarket parts for motorcycles and bicycles. The company operates as a single unified product line focused on replacement parts, with a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main categories: (1) Motorcycle parts including brake systems (Bandas de Freno, Pastillas de Freno, Discos de Freno, Varillas de Freno), handlebar components (Maniguetas with Bases and Conjuntos), pedals (Pedales de Encendido, Pedales de Cambios, Pedales de Freno), Reposapies, Ejes (Rueda and Cambios), Cuñas, Tornillos, and Resortes; and (2) Bicycle parts primarily featuring brake pads. All products are asbestos-free and designed to be compatible with major motorcycle brands including AKT, Aprilia, Bajaj, Ducati, Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Yamaha, and over 90 other brands. The company also publishes downloadable catalogs for Frenos, Maniguetas, Ejes, Pedales, and general product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bandas de Freno (Motorcycle Brake Bands) Friction bands (bandas) for motorcycle drum brake systems, manufactured as aftermarket replacement parts compatible with various motorcycle brands and models. Sold directly to consumers and to dealers across Colombia.
• Pastillas de Freno (Motorcycle Brake Pads) Friction pads for motorcycle disc brake systems, available with varying friction coefficients (GG and HH ratings) and compatible with a wide range of motorcycle brands. Asbestos-free.
• Discos de Freno (Motorcycle Brake Discs) Rotor components for motorcycle disc brake systems, available in front and rear configurations for various motorcycle models and brands.
• Varillas de Freno (Motorcycle Brake Rods) Linkage components connecting motorcycle brake levers to brake mechanisms. Sold as aftermarket replacement parts.
• Maniguetas (Motorcycle Handlebar Levers and Grips) Handlebar levers and grips for motorcycles, including bases (mounting brackets) and conjuntos (assembly kits), compatible with multiple motorcycle brands.
• Pedales (Motorcycle Pedals) Pedals for motorcycles, including ignition pedals (Encendido), gear shift pedals (Cambios), and brake pedals (Freno).
• Reposapies (Motorcycle Footpegs) Rider foot support components (footpegs) for motorcycles, sold as aftermarket replacement parts.
• Ejes (Motorcycle Axles) Axles for motorcycles, including wheel axles (Rueda) and gear shift axles (Cambios).
• Cuñas (Motorcycle Wedges) Small fastening wedges used in motorcycle assemblies, sold as aftermarket replacement hardware.
• Tornillos (Motorcycle Screws) Fastening screws used in motorcycle assemblies, sold as aftermarket replacement hardware, including bulk-pack options (e.g., 10-unit packs).
• Resortes (Motorcycle Springs) Elastic spring components used in motorcycle mechanisms, sold as aftermarket replacement parts.
• Pastillas de Freno para Bicicletas (Bicycle Brake Pads) Brake pads designed specifically for bicycles, complementing the company's motorcycle parts catalog and sold through the same e-commerce and dealer channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of continuous operation in motorcycle parts manufacturing

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Akrapovic: Slovenian premium motorcycle exhaust and accessory manufacturer with proprietary materials technology and global OEM partnerships. Comparable as a European-founded specialty motorcycle components manufacturer that scaled from a niche into a globally recognized brand with strong technical differentiation.

Direct peers

• Brembo: Italian manufacturer of high-performance braking systems with a dedicated motorcycle division producing brake discs, pads, and calipers for OEMs and aftermarket. Directly comparable to Industrias Japan as both manufacture motorcycle brake friction components supplied across multiple OEM and aftermarket channels.
• EBC Brakes: UK/US specialist in motorcycle and powersports aftermarket brake pads, discs, and related hardware, distributing globally through dealers and e-commerce. Highly comparable to Industrias Japan's aftermarket focus on brake bands, pads, discs, and rods sold through dealers and an online store.
• Ferodo: Historic friction materials brand (now part of Federal-Mogul/Tenneco) producing brake pads for motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles globally. Comparable to Industrias Japan's manufacturing heritage (40 years), multi-brand compatibility, and brake friction product focus.
• Galfer Bike: Spanish motorcycle brake disc and pad manufacturer serving both OEM and aftermarket customers across Europe and Latin America. Comparable product overlap (discs, pads) and similar mid-size specialty brake manufacturer profile to Industrias Japan.
• Scandinavian Brake Systems (SBS): Danish manufacturer of motorcycle and scooter brake pads, discs, and master cylinders distributed through aftermarket channels worldwide. Closely comparable in product category (brake friction and rotors), channel strategy (aftermarket distributors), and scale to Industrias Japan.

Broad incumbents

• Nissin Kogyo: Japanese manufacturer of motorcycle brake components, master cylinders, and hydraulic systems serving major OEMs including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. Comparable as a brake-system parts supplier with deep multi-brand OEM relationships, though at significantly larger scale than Industrias Japan.
• ZF Aftermarket / TRW: Global automotive parts conglomerate with motorcycle product lines covering steering, suspension, and braking components distributed through aftermarket channels. Comparable in motorcycle parts manufacturing capability though at vastly larger scale and broader product scope.

Others

• Motul: French specialty lubricant manufacturer with strong presence in motorcycle aftermarket globally and a distribution model similar to Industrias Japan's dealer-plus-DTC approach. Comparable as a premium motorcycle aftermarket brand with global brand recognition, though focused on fluids rather than friction and drivetrain components.

Regional players

• Italika: Mexico's largest domestic motorcycle OEM with a comprehensive parts and accessories program distributed across Latin America. Comparable to Industrias Japan as a Latin American two-wheeler company that built a parts ecosystem around domestic motorcycle brands and uses multi-tiered dealer networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/industriasjapan

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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