RK Excel – Since 1953
RK Excel originally began life as a company called Takasago Tekko K.K. back in
1930. Instead of manufacturing chain and rims, which wouldn’t be developed until
1953, Takasago produced a variety of aircraft components. After WWII, the
factory changed its name to Kusatsu and embarked on a new direction of
manufacturing bicycle components. This venture proved to be successful and in
1947 the bicycle chain department was established in the Shimura Factory.
In 1951 the chain department was separated from Takasago Tekko and Takasago
Chain Co. was established. In this year the company also began production of the
bicycle chains with the TCC mark. 1953 was the birth of RK motorcycle chains. In
1975 RK began experimenting with O-ring technology. RK’s efforts paid off and in
1982 chains with O-rings were in use on large to mid-sized motorcycles.
Excel Rims began to take form in 1952 when the Kusatsu factory began
manufacturing rims for two wheeled vehicles. The rim department of Kusatsu
separated, creating a new company Takasago Manufacturing. In 1956 the company
ceased the production of bicycle rims and concentrated on the development of
rims for motorcycles. In 1958 the Excel motorcycle rim program was launched.
In 1991 RK and Excel merged into a new company under the name RK Excel Co Ltd.
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Today RK Excel makes some of the strongest parts in the motorcycle industry.
Excel rims are revolutionary for their uncompromised strength and longevity. RK
Chain renoun for their 20,000 mile street warranty. If you want the best value
for your money - choose RK EXCEL
The Excel Takasago aluminum alloy rim is the benchmark in offroad racing rim
technology. Every Excel Motocross rim is engineered and designed to perform in
extreme hostile environments where other rims routinely fail. Fact, Excel has
won more Motocross and offroad championships - worldwide - than all competitors
combined!
RK Excel Pro Series' universal wheel system allows
the user to mount the wheel from one brand or model to another using model
specific carrier adapters. This unique system makes your investment in RK Excel
Pro Series wheels a long-term and doesn't end when you change models or brands.
The RK Excel carrier adaptors allow the use of OE rotors, however the user will
need to purchase an aftermarket sprocket designed to fit aftermarket wheels. See
below for details. The aggressively styled RK Excel Pro Series design is
machined from forged aerospace aluminum for increased strength and the stunning
hard anodized “Magnum Gray” finish compliments the look of any bike.
