Profender Series X Plus: Another Suspension Brand Introduced
The local suspension market just got a bit more crowded with the official launch of the Profender Series X Plus. The event at The Vibe Bar in Quezon City was heavy on influencer presence and "lifestyle" branding.
If you think you have heard this brand name before, yes, the Profender name was synonymous with the 4x4 off-road scene in Thailand since the 1970's, and is now making a deliberate push into the Philippine market for non off-road commuter motorcycle use.
The Specs:
(According to the very brief PR document they sent us)
The Series X Plus builds on the existing X-Series with a focus on "rider-focused innovation." The key selling points provided include:
- 16-step damping adjustment (Compression and Rebound).
- Ride-height adjustability for "better ergonomics".
- Premium shock configuration aimed at "real-world" conditions.
- Progressive springs intended for both solo commuting and touring
- Note: There is no price list or name of the distributor.
The Comparison: Credentials Matter
In the world of suspension, you usually pay for a "pedigree." When you invest in Ohlins, Showa, or even YSS, you are paying for decades of data gathered from MotoGP, WSBK, and ARRC. These brands have "bled" on the tarmac to refine their valving.
Profender’s motorcycle suspension brand leans less on the performance side and more on the high-end accessory kit.
Further inquiries
If you are interested to try one for your motorcycle, make sure to ask these questions:
- Official price list: While there is no official price list in the PR the sent
we searched online and Facebook groups for the gray market prices to guide you.
Model and Estimated Price
Honda Giorno+ ₱10,000 – ₱18,500
Yamaha NMAX / Aerox ₱15,000 – ₱22,000
Honda ADV 150 / 160, Yamaha Xmax ₱21,000 – ₱23,000 - Make sure to find the specific application or part numner list for your motorcycles. We checked their stated website on their Philippine Facebook page:
https://www.profender-shocks.com which took us to the German website and are all for 4x4 applications. We cannot find the price list and motorcycle specific part number website.
Then we dug deeper on our own and found the Thailand website that indeed has motorcycle application.
https://profender4x4.com/ประเภทรถของคุณ/ประเภทรถของคุณ-รถมอเตอ/
Below are samples of Thailand prices in THB. Which are also on Thai Shopee and Lazada sites.
Verdict
The Profender Series X Plus certainly looks the part, and for the casual rider looking to upgrade their scooter’s aesthetics and "vibe," Profender might be OK for you.
