Riding comfort reimagined. 🏍️
Shunsuke Igarashi, Sales Manager at Astemo’s Motorcycle Division in Germany, shares how our latest suspension technologies—HEIGHTFLEX® Gear Pump and SHOWA EERA® Gen2—are setting new standards in comfort, control, and confidence.
Curious how these technologies make riding safer and more enjoyable for every rider? 🌍 Watch the interview now!
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Look at Ashes and we're standing here with this very impressive Multistrada, which is equipped with a lot of new technology from our from our demo. What is for instance height flex gear pump? What is this technology? The height flex gear pump is a function that automatically adjusts the pico height in the while riding using the gap pump driven suspension spring adjuster. When the stop is anticipated. It's mostly lowers the vehicle height to improve to improve footing, allowing anyone to enjoy riding a motorcycle with confidence. Regardless of body sizes. And the second technology which is on this bike is Showa era. What is Showa era? The Sore ERA is an electronically controlled suspension system in independently developed by asteroid. By refining the program and dump a structure, it can deliver optimal damping force. Tailored to the characteristics of each vehicle. From like motorcycles to sport models, these technologies have been developed for a while now. We have now arrived at the second generation, but can you tell us about the improvements for Gen. 2IN janitor? The damping force, control valve and sensor structure were redesigned to improve performance writing while reducing the number of components. Additionally, by integrating the ECU into the suspension unit, it's it became easier to install on small displacement motorcycles, so this allows more models to benefit from electronically controlled suspension. What is the benefit for the rider when you integrate these systems? The height flex gear pump and the shower era Gen. 2 riders can always enjoy optimized suspensions. Suspension performance that responds to. Road conditions and vehicle movement during riding. Improved footing enhances Peace of Mind and expands the joy of writing. Comfort and safety are improved in all situations from travel to travel and commuting to sport writing. These are really impressive technologies. What is as famous aim to achieve with these technologies? Our goal is not just to provide technologies, but to enhance the quality of life with motorcycles. This next generation suspension system is a step toward realizing the world where everyone can enjoy motorcycles freely and safely, regardless of body size or skill level.
Global Mobility Lead Europe at Hitachi Astemo Europe GmbH
2dGreat insights dear colleagues and to see our capabilities presented so clearly.