News / Mar 27, 2024

Launching for the first time in the world: "YSS X-SPORT" for PPV and PICKUP, featuring technology from the globally renowned Dakar Rally!

YSS, a WORLD CHAMPION PRODUCT leader in shock absorber technology for cars and motorcycles, boasts a rich history of achievements led by our R&D team under Mr. Harrie Essens, our Director of Research & Development. Drawing from a wealth of direct experience in developing championship-winning vehicles in both circuit racing and rallying across Europe, America, and Asia, highlights include:

  • 1989 Indy 500 Champion in Indianapolis, USA, with Emerson Fittipaldi.
  • 1990 Runner-up in the Ford Sierra Off-Road Rally.
  • 2001 - 2004 Paris-Dakar Rally Runner-up in the DAF Truck category.
  • 2006 - 2009 European Rallycross Champion in a Volkswagen Golf.
  • Ranking 19th in the 2022 Dakar Rally with Team Dakar Spierings out of 44 global teams.
  • Climbing to 14th in the 2023 Dakar Rally with Team Dakar Spierings out of 45 teams.

At the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show, YSS (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd., proudly presents "YSS X-SPORT" for PPV and PICKUP, incorporating world-class Dakar Rally technology.

Product Highlights: 

Designed under the concept of "Firm...Stable...Sharp Turns...More Thrilling than Ever," our latest technology from the racing development team has proven its performance in the world's most challenging rallies.  The rear shock absorbers come with a Sub tank and a 12-level Compression adjustment button located at the bottom. The front shock absorbers are designed as separate Sub tank units with a 12-level Compression adjustment.

Supported Models for YSS X – Sport:

    •  TOYOTA Fortuner, from 2015 onwards.
    •  TOYOTA Revo, from 2015 onwards.
    •  ISUZU Mu-X, from 2012 onwards.
    •  ISUZU D-max, from 2020 onwards.

Additionally, our booth will feature highly acclaimed motorcycle products, including:

  •  Full Set Front Fork Upside Down for Hayley Davidson Touring models, from 2014 onwards.
  •  Full Set Front Fork Upside Down for Hayley Davidson models including FXBB Street Bob (2018-2023), FXLR Low Rider (2018-2020), FXST Softail Standard (2020-2023).
  •  Full Set Front Fork Upside Down for Yamaha X – Max, from 2017 onwards.

Motorcycle Shock Absorber Highlights: 

"Balance 100% Performance YSS" – We are the only brand offering comprehensive solutions for both front and rear shock absorbers, ensuring 100% performance when used together. But if used together with other brands, you will only get 50 - 70% performance.