Brands worth knowing
here is an original series written by Webike staff. Webike is from Japan and we get tons of brands whether from japan or not, but actually there are some Japanese brands that non-locals may not know well. We really don't wanna see you guys miss out on any of all the great stuff available to you or your bike just because you don't know the brands. We update articles of "BWK" regularly, so stay tuned.
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Who is TAICHI?
In the 1960s, when the Japanese motorcycle industry was growing at a rapid pace, more and more people were getting involved in motorcycling. At that time, a very talented young man stood out from the rest and was signed by the SUZUKI Factory Team. His name was TAICHI YOSHIMURA, the founder of RS TAICHI.
He went to Europe as a representative of Japan to compete in the World Motocross Championship in 1971, after that he moved to the HONDA Factory Team and scored the first victory for HONDA in the motocross event! Within five years, TAICHI YOSHIMURA had risen from a talented younger to a top rider of the world stage.
Great hope made a legend
In his prime year of race career, he decided to do something just as great as lifting the trophy on the track. He founded RS TAICHI in 1975 and started his new career to offer a reliable choice of motorcyle gear for all riders.
First base of RS TAICHI, 1975
Regarding the brand name, I was so embarrassed when I found out that I was always saying, "it's riding sport, or might be rider school or sommething like that"... but it actually means rider's spot.
On the TAICHI opening day, TAICHI YOSHIMURA said: "I hope to use my experience summed up over the years on the track, as well as past cases of riders' injuries to make different protective equipment, whether road or off-road I hope that we can minimize accidental injuries." His attitude and philosophy were supported and recognized by the riders, and RS TAICHI gradually became the hot brand by word of mouth among Japanese riders.
Top gear in Japan
RS TAICHI is the leading gear manufacturer in Japan. For motorcycle gear, it's hard to say RS TAICHI is the most used brand in Japan as their brand positioning is not focused on being cheap, but regarding to high quality and safety, it is definitely the highest rated by Japanese riders. So what exactly does TAICHI's quality reflect?
SAFETY
Find the comfortable motorcycle life that a sense of safety provides.
Safety is the most important element in truly enjoying a comfortable motorcycle lifestyle. However, there is no official safety standard in Japan to determine the protection power of protective gear. That’s why TAICHI develops protectors using Europe’s CE standards.
TAICHI is ahead of the competition with protectors designed to reduce the risk of fatalities in the case of an accident. Their specialty is producing well-fitting protectors providing freedom of movement via thin and light materials rather than protectors of the past that used thickness to provide safety.
TAICHI continue to conduct thorough research on safety and comfort to give customers the products you need for a truly freeing motorcycle riding experience.
The philosophy of TAICHI is a balance between comfort, functionality, impact resistance and safe design. Protectors that provide the highest degree of safety can detract from the original allure of motorcycle riding if they inhibit the riding experience. All TAICHI products aim to maintain a high standard of safety while simultaneously providing superior comfort and functionality.
Philosophy 01: Motorcycle wear designed in the pursuit of comfort
Philosophy 02: High-visibility reflectors
Philosophy 03: Uniquely developed protectors
COMFORTABLE
Great wearability with freedom of motion. For riders by riders.
One of TAICHI focuses is creating designs that maintain a high level of safety in their products while also providing freedom of motion and high wearability. Even motorcycle wear with many protector pieces doesn’t suffer when it comes to comfort and fashion.
RS TAICHI also has a wide lineup of wear that allows users to adjust the protector location in order to accommodate riders with different body shapes and sizes. They deliver quality products that go through rigorous testing in the development process so that the riders can stand up to any of the changing environments a biker faces.
INNOVATION
Constantly strive for innovation with products invested with new ideas.
TAICHI supports professional riders competing internationally, including at the world championships, through the development of competition models of TACIHI's gear. With technology cultivated through world-class cutting edge development, TAICHI is able to release everyday products that are always a step ahead.
For example, TACIHI has achieved what previously was not possible in motorcycle wear: a jacket with a removable hood that lets riders easily melt into the city crowd after getting off bikes. They also have collaborations with fashion brands and game franchises.
Products
Motorcycle Jackets
 Vented Jackets |
 Fall/Winter Jackets |
 3 Season Jackets |
Gloves
 Vented Gloves |
 Fall/Winter Gloves |
 Racing Gloves |
Pants
 Vented pants |
 3-Season Pants |
 Over Pants |
Bags
 Leg Bags |
 Waist Packs |
 Backpacks |
