Ohlins Asia

What Ohlins Asia does

Ohlins Asia is the Asia regional headquarters of Ohlins, the Swedish high-performance suspension technology company founded by Kenth Ohlin in 1976 and acquired by Brembo Group in 2025. The company designs and manufactures shock absorbers, front forks, and steering dampers across four end markets—motorcycle (supersport, American V-Twin, adventure, MX/enduro), automotive (Road & Track, Advanced Track Day, Adventure), mountain bike (XC, trail, enduro, downhill, dirt jump), and powersports (snowmobile, SxS, ATV)—powered by four core technology platforms: TTX twin-tube damping, DFV Dual Flow Valve, STX single-tube, and NIX cartridge kits. Products span price points from $19.99 lubricants to $4,300+ premium DFV shock kits, with TUV certification on selected automotive applications.

The business operates a dual OEM/aftermarket model. On the OEM side, Ohlins is embedded as original equipment with major motorcycle manufacturers (Yamaha, Ducati, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Indian, Aprilia, Kawasaki, MV Agusta) and automotive/MTB brands (Polestar, Mondraker, Propain, YT Industries), including racing collaborations such as the Indian Motorcycle Racing program that won the 2024 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers. On the aftermarket side, products are sold through a global authorized dealer network spanning 50+ countries, regional e-commerce storefronts (en-us, en-th, etc.), and dedicated community portals, with 97% of revenue from exports and annual production of 400,000+ units across 3 production facilities. The Asia operation, headquartered in Phan Thong, Chon Buri, Thailand, manages regional distribution, dealer support, and consumer engagement for Southeast Asian markets, while the global headquarters remains in Upplands Vasby, Sweden.

The company's commercial position rests on 50 years of motorsport heritage—18 of 22 MotoGP riders trust Ohlins in 2026—and continuous technology transfer from racing to consumer applications. Distribution reach, OEM lock-in across motorcycle manufacturers, and racing-derived product credibility collectively form the basis of a premium pricing strategy across all four end markets.

Name

Ohlins Asia

Legal name

Ohlins

Website

https://ohlinsasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohlins Asia is the Asia regional headquarters of Ohlins, a Swedish premium suspension technology company acquired by Brembo Group in 2025. It designs and manufactures shock absorbers, front forks, and steering dampers for motorcycle, automotive, mountain bike, and powersports OEMs and enthusiast consumers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle & Automotive Suspension Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Powersports Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems Manufacturing (IMACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorcycle, powersports & ATV parts and accessories distribution (CRAOANAK), Snowmobile Manufacturing (IMACAEAG), ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Manufacturing (IMACAEAD), Dirt Bike / Motocross / Enduro Motorcycle Manufacturing (IMACAEAH)

Keywords

• High-performance suspension systems
• Motorcycle shock absorbers
• Mountain bike forks
• Automotive suspension kits
• Racing suspension technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Phan Thong, Chon Buri

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Suspension Products: Direct sales of shock absorbers, front forks, steering dampers, and suspension components to consumers and enthusiasts through dealer network and e-commerce. Products include replacement suspension for motorcycles, cars, and mountain bikes with various price points from $699 to $4,300+.
2. OEM/Original Equipment Supply: Supplying suspension technology as original equipment to motorcycle and automotive manufacturers. Partnerships with Yamaha, Ducati, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Indian, Aprilia, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Polestar, Mondraker, Propain, and YT Industries.
3. Racing Technology Development: Development and supply of suspension technology for professional racing including MotoGP, where 18 of 22 riders trust Öhlins in 2026. Technology transfers from racing to consumer products.
4. Service Parts and Accessories: Sale of service kits, oils, tools, and accessories for maintenance of Öhlins suspension products. Includes air spring lube, fork lube, suspension fluid, silicone grease, and service tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ohlins Asia is the regional Asia office of Öhlins, a global manufacturer of high-performance suspension technology products. The company develops, manufactures, and sells shock absorbers, front forks, steering dampers, and cartridge kits across four segments: Motorcycle (Supersport, Adventure, American V-Twin, MX & Enduro), Automotive (Road & Track), Mountain Bike (front forks and rear shocks), and Powersports (snowmobile, SxS, ATV). Products are sold both as OEM equipment to manufacturers and as aftermarket upgrades through a global dealer network and e-commerce.

Product overview

Öhlins Asia is a premium suspension technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of shock absorbers, front forks, steering dampers, and related products across four main segments: Motorcycle (including Supersport, American V-Twin, Adventure, MX & Enduro, and Scooter), Automotive (Road & Track, Advanced Track Day, Adventure), Mountain Bike (Rear Shocks including TTX1Air, TTX2Air, TTX22M.2, TXC1Air, TXC2Air; Front Forks including RXF38, RXF36, RXC34, RXFDJ, DH38), and Powersports (Snowmobile, SxS, ATV). The product lineup is powered by core technology platforms including TTX (twin-tube damping), DFV (Dual Flow Valve), STX (single-tube), and NIX (cartridge kits). The company also offers accessories including oils, lubricants, tools, and service parts. Products range from OEM equipment for manufacturers like Yamaha, Ducati, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Indian, MV Agusta, Aprilia, Kawasaki, Polestar, and Mondraker to aftermarket performance upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FKA 200 Steering Damper Next-generation steering damper designed for Yamaha Tenere 700 adventure motorcycles, providing enhanced handling and rider control.
• SD20 Steering Damper Piston-style Road & Track steering damper with larger cylinder and piston offering tighter tolerances, featuring exclusive cylinder-valve design inspired by racing applications.
• TOS MX00S1 DFV Shock Absorber Kit for Toyota GR Corolla Road & Track DFV shock absorber kit for Toyota GR Corolla (2023-), featuring DFV technology with 1-way 25-click compression and rebound adjuster, individual height adjustment, and rebuildable dampers; priced at $3,200.00.
• POS MZ20S1 DFV Shock Absorber Kit for Porsche 997 Carrera Road & Track DFV shock absorber kit for Porsche 911 (997) Carrera/Carrera S (2005-2013) with re-designed front suspension and added stroke for compliance and performance; TÜV approved; priced at $4,300.00 with optional $650.00 PASM cancellation kit.
• STX36 Twin Blackline Shock Absorber American V-Twin shock absorber designed for Harley-Davidson FL Touring models, featuring twin tube design available in emulsion, piggyback, hose, and inline versions.
• STX36 Twin Shock Absorber for Indian Scout Twin shock absorber designed for Indian Scout motorcycles, enhancing performance and comfort on the road.
• HD 779 STX Pro Shock Absorber Fully adjustable STX Pro shock absorber for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, offering premium suspension performance.
• RXF38 m.2 Front Fork Trail and enduro mountain bike fork with air spring and TTX18 damper, offering 140-180mm travel options for aggressive trail riding; priced at $1,395.00.
• RXF36 m.3 Front Fork High-performance mountain bike fork with air spring technology, optimized for trail and enduro riding with adjustable travel; priced at $1,369.50.
• RXC34 m.1 Front Fork Dedicated 29" XC fork with 44mm offset, designed around modern XC tire widths and race-focused weight for precise steering and efficient pedaling; priced at $1,309.00.
• RXFDJ m.1 Dirt Jump Fork Dirt jump fork featuring three-chamber air spring with adjustable bottom-out progression, TTX18 damper with 16 clicks low-speed compression, 3 clicks high-speed compression, and 16 clicks rebound adjustment. Offers 90mm travel for 26" wheel bikes.
• DH38 m.2 Front Fork Downhill mountain bike fork designed for aggressive riding, with up to 200mm travel and robust construction for extreme terrain; priced at $1,842.50.
• RXF34 m.2 Front Fork Short-travel 29er fork (120-130mm) optimized for lightweight trail/downcountry bikes using OTX18 damper, competitive weight starting at around 1.7kg; priced at $1,190.00.
• Mountain Bike Rear Shocks MTB rear suspension line including TTX1Air, TTX2Air, TTX22M.2 Coil, TXC1Air, and TXC2Air shocks, featuring TTX twin-tube technology for trail, enduro, cross-country, and downhill riding. Prices range from $643.50 to $835.00.
• Powersports Suspension Systems Suspension products for snowmobiles, side-by-side vehicles (SxS), and ATVs, designed to withstand extreme weather conditions without losing performance; distributed via Öhlins Center (MNR) partner.
• Supersport Motorcycle Suspension Line Aftermarket suspension products tied closest to racing heritage, including front forks (FGR series), shock absorbers (STX, TTX GP), cartridge kits (NIX, FKR, FKS), and steering dampers for supersport motorcycles.
• Air Spring Lube 0.6L Original Öhlins air spring lubricant for mountain bike suspension maintenance, 0.6L container; priced at $19.99.
• Renolit SI 410 M Silicone Grease 225g Original Öhlins silicone grease for suspension maintenance, 225g container; priced at $20.00.
• High Performance Suspension Fluid 1L Original Öhlins high-performance suspension fluid for fork maintenance, 1L container; priced at $34.99.
• Fork Lube 1L Original Öhlins fork lubricant for suspension maintenance, 1L container; priced at $29.99.
• HD Preload Adjuster Tool Preload adjustment tool for adding preload to accommodate additional weight for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
• Service Kit Chassis RXF34/RXC34 Fork Service kit for chassis maintenance of RXF34 and RXC34 mountain bike forks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 of 22 MotoGP riders trust Öhlins suspension in 2026 season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Brembo GroupflagshipOthers · 1 January 2025Öhlins became part of Brembo Group in 2025. Brembo is a renowned automotive components company, making this a significant ownership change for Öhlins.
• MV AgustacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2022Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro unveiled at EICMA 2022 - fully equipped with Öhlins suspension including 43mm inverted fork, steering damper, 36mm monoshock, and electronically controlled suspension technology. Ultra-exclusive collaboration.
• YamahacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM suspension partnership where Yamaha vehicles come equipped with Öhlins suspension technology as original equipment.
• DucaticoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDucati Superleggera V4 and other models equipped with Öhlins suspension as factory equipment. Premium Italian motorcycles with Swedish suspension technology.
• HondacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM partnership for Honda Africa Twin and other models with Öhlins suspension as original equipment.
• Harley-DavidsoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHarley-Davidson vehicles equipped with Öhlins suspension technology as original equipment. Expanding presence in American V-Twin segment.
• Indian MotorcyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indian - America's First Motorcycle Company. Includes both OEM components and racing collaboration. Troy Herfoss won 2024 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers on Öhlins.
• ApriliacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAprilia RSV4 and other models equipped with Öhlins suspension as original equipment from factory.
• KawasakicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKawasaki motorcycles equipped with Öhlins suspension technology as original equipment.
• PolestarcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPolestar vehicles equipped with Öhlins suspension technology as original equipment for performance electric vehicles.
• MondrakercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMountain bike manufacturer Mondraker equips bikes with Öhlins suspension as original equipment.
• PropaincoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman mountain bike manufacturer Propain uses Öhlins suspension as original equipment on their bikes.
• YT IndustriescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerYT Industries equips Jeffsy and other mountain bike models with Öhlins suspension as original equipment.
• Öhlins Center (MNR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for powersports products (snowmobile, SxS, ATV). Öhlins Center handles distribution and sales of ATV products - visit ohlinscenter.com for powersports category products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fox Factory Holding Corp: Fox Factory is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance suspension for mountain bikes, automotive, and powersports. Directly comparable to Öhlins across the MTB, automotive Road & Track, and powersports segments, with overlapping OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Penske Racing Shocks: Penske Racing Shocks designs and manufactures high-end racing and performance suspension for cars and motorcycles. It is a direct peer to Öhlins in differentiated premium suspension for motorsport and road/track applications.
• Marzocchi: Marzocchi manufactures high-end motorcycle and mountain bike suspension (forks and shocks). It is a direct peer to Öhlins in MTB front forks and motorcycle suspension, with racing heritage and overlapping OEM/aftermarket channels.
• WP Suspension (KTM AG): WP Suspension is a premium motorcycle and powersports suspension brand owned by KTM (PIERER Mobility). It directly competes with Öhlins in motocross, enduro, and high-end motorcycle suspension, with similar racing pedigree.
• RockShox (SRAM Corporation): RockShox is the leading mountain bike suspension fork brand, owned by SRAM. It is a direct competitor to Öhlins' MTB fork product line across XC, trail, enduro, and downhill segments.

Emerging players

• Race Tech: Race Tech is a US-based premium motorcycle suspension specialist with strong aftermarket and racing presence. It is an emerging/peer player competing with Öhlins in premium motorcycle aftermarket and tuner segments.

Broad incumbents

• Showa (Hitachi Astemo): Showa is a major Japanese OEM suspension manufacturer supplying motorcycle and automotive OEMs. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Öhlins in OEM motorcycle fitments and aftermarket replacement shocks.
• Bilstein (ThyssenKrupp / Hella): Bilstein is a major manufacturer of performance automotive and motorcycle shock absorbers. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Öhlins in the automotive Road & Track and motorcycle aftermarket categories.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Sachs / TRW): ZF is a major global automotive Tier-1 supplier with shock absorber and chassis components operations (Sachs). It is a broad incumbent competing with Öhlins in automotive chassis/suspension OEM and aftermarket.
• KYB Corporation: KYB is one of the largest OEM suspension suppliers globally, producing shock absorbers and front forks for motorcycles, automobiles, and industrial applications. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Öhlins for OEM fitments at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Ohlins
• Facebookfacebook.com/OhlinsMotorcycle
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohlinsracingmtb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohlins-asia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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