The Quality of Heart.

“We always strive for the best and pursue exceptional quality. The desire for discovery and the ambition to improve have driven us to develop over 100 types of helmets. The Quality of Heart guides us as we move forward with our customers, providing safety and reliable products.”
Hiroki Kimura
President of OGK KABUTO Co., Ltd.

Safety Meets Style.

Pursuing new innovation with safety and style the helmet created by remarkable technology and uncompromising quality to protect your life and to boost your identiy. OGK KABUTO's helmets are created and innovated by those two concepts.
OGK KABUTO develops unique products based on the safety. OGK KABUTO manufactures a wide range of helmets from children to elders and from beginners to professionals. OGK KABUTO take safety as the universal value and style as the corresponding value. When they encounter, OGK KABUTO products are to be created.
Company Name
OGK KABUTO Co., Ltd.
Operational Started
September, 1982
Representative
Hiroki Kimura, President
Location

Head Office

6-3-4, Nagatanishi, Higashi- Osaka, Osaka, 577- 0016, Japan

Tel.+81-6-6748-7806

Fax.+81-6-6747-8023

Kizuri Factory

6-8-23, Kizuri, Higashi- Osaka, Osaka, 577- 0827, Japan

China Factory

  • Qingdao Kabuto Safety Technology Co., Ltd.

OGK KABUTO Co., Ltd.

Business Line
Motorcycle Helmets, Bicycle Helmets (Toddler to Adult), and Accessories
Capital Fund
20 million yen
Head-Count
129 (As of Jul., 2024)
Group
OGK Co., Ltd. / KOREA OGK Co., Ltd.
History
Information

History of
OGK KABUTO

1982

Company Establishment

Became independent from OSAKA GRIP MFG. Co., Ltd. (Current OGK Co., Ltd.).

1986

Market Entry

As helmet use became mandatory for motorcyclists in Japan, we began its journey as a dedicated helmet manufacturer.

1990

Product Diversification

We developed and launched our first full-face helmet, while focusing on airflow innovations like the ‘Negative Pressure Ventilation System’. In cycling, we became the first in Japan to obtain JCF certification for helmets, in line with the mandatory helmet regulation for competitive cyclists.

1992

Unicycles Development

In collaboration with local governments and schools, our unicycles became widely recognized in primary schools.

1998

Lightweight & Aerodynamics

We invented the world’s first ‘Aero Fin’ system, which we integrated into our motorcycle helmets. On the cycling side, the introduction of the ‘In-Molding’ production process enhanced the lightweight and strength of our cycling helmets.

2007

Innovative Product Development

Through extensive research and testing by professional racers, we developed our patented aero technology, the ‘Wake Stabilizer,’ in 2007.

2008

Children's Helmets

We became the market leader in the Japanese children's helmet sector following the local law mandating helmets for children riding bicycles.

2013

UCI ProTeam

We signed and sponsored Team Lampre-Merida, marking our first appearance in the UCI World Tour.

2015

Bicycle Helmets for Students

Kabuto became the first company to supply bicycle helmets to all students in a particular region, ensuring that every student had access to proper safety equipment.

2016

Gold Medal for Innovation

Our ‘AERO-SL’ helmet, worn by Callum Skinner at Rio, earned a gold medal, proving the outstanding performance and craftsmanship of our products.

2020

Baby Helmets

Kabuto became the first-ever company to develop and produce the smallest size helmet for babies, earning certification under the SG Standard, Japan's official safety certification that ensures helmets meet strict impact resistance and protective performance criteria.

2022

The Highest level of Motorcycle Racing - MotoGP

We signed Australian rider Remy Gardner, marking Kabuto’s first appearance in MotoGP.

2023

Triumph on Two Wheels

Kabuto signed Spanish rider Aleix Espargaró and became the first company to produce a FIM-homologated helmet integrated with MIPS technology. Kabuto helmets were worn in MotoGP victories at Silverstone and Barcelona.

Information of
OGK KABUTO

1948

Established "OSAKA GRIP MFG. Co., Ltd. (current OGK Co., Ltd.)".

1970

Business started as the sales dept. of “OSAKA GRIP MFG. Co., Ltd. (current OGK Co., Ltd.)".

1982

Established "OGK HANBAI Co., Ltd."
Independent from OSAKA GRIP MFG. Co., Ltd.
Started manufacturing motorcycle and bicycle helmets.

1986

Head office relocated to Mikuriya, Higashi-Osaka City.

1994

Constructed a helmet factory in Nagata, Higashi-Osaka City.

1997

Started helmet production in Qingdao, China.

2006

Opened a distribution center in Kizuri, Higashi-Osaka City.

Company renamed to "OGK KABUTO Co., Ltd.".

Head office relocated to Nagata, Higashi-Osaka City.
Renamed Qingdao factory to “Qingdao KABUTO Safety Product Co., Ltd.”.

2017

Established “Kabuto KOREA Co., Ltd.”.

2022

Hidehito Kimura appointed as the Chairman of the Board.
Hiroki Kimura took over as the President.

2023

Opened “OGK Kabuto Co., Ltd. Nishiyodogawa Logistics Center”.

2024

Launched “Qingdao KABUTO Safety Technology Co., Ltd.”. (Register June 2023)