MBI, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- MBI is a specialized company with 20 years of R&D in bicycle hub internal gearshifts and electric two-wheeler motor gearshifts. It holds over 25 global patents and was the first in Korea and fourth globally to mass-produce 3-speed hub internal gearshifts. The company leads the eco-friendly mobility market with its electric two-wheeler and electric vehicle powertrain technology. MBI has secured a competitive edge in the global market by successfully developing 2-speed transmissions, a key component for electric vehicle power delivery systems. Its business extends to manufacturing complete electric motorcycles and scooters, and establishing shared battery charging station systems.MBI is a specialized company with 20 years of R&D in bicycle hub internal gearshifts and electric two-wheeler motor gearshifts. It holds over 25 global patents and was the first in Korea and fourth globally to mass-produce 3-speed hub internal gearshifts. The company leads the eco-friendly mobility market with its electric two-wheeler and electric vehicle powertrain technology. MBI has secured a competitive edge in the global market by successfully developing 2-speed transmissions, a key component for electric vehicle power delivery systems. Its business extends to manufacturing complete electric motorcycles and scooters, and establishing shared battery charging station systems.
- Hub Internal Gearshift: The 3-speed hub internal gearshift, mass-produced in January 2011, was the first in Korea and fourth in the world. This product features the world's first acceleration-type, turning shift method, offering superior functionality compared to competitors.Hub Internal Gearshift: The 3-speed hub internal gearshift, mass-produced in January 2011, was the first in Korea and fourth in the world. This product features the world's first acceleration-type, turning shift method, offering superior functionality compared to competitors.
- Electric Two-Wheeler Motor 2-Speed Transmission: A proprietary model enabling 2-speed shifting for high-speed/low-torque on flat terrain and low-speed/high-torque on inclines. It achieves the effect of more than two motors, significantly reducing battery and motor consumption, and extending range by 50-100% per charge.Electric Two-Wheeler Motor 2-Speed Transmission: A proprietary model enabling 2-speed shifting for high-speed/low-torque on flat terrain and low-speed/high-torque on inclines. It achieves the effect of more than two motors, significantly reducing battery and motor consumption, and extending range by 50-100% per charge.
- Electric Motorcycles/Scooters (MBI S, MBI V, MBI X): High-performance, eco-friendly products equipped with a 5kW rated output, 14.4kW maximum output center-type high-power motor, controller, reduction gear/transmission, and high-efficiency lithium battery. They include advanced features such as Eco, Drive, and Sport riding modes, reverse function, anti-theft alarm, CBS brake system, T-box communication for real-time status checks, USB charging port, and Bluetooth.Electric Motorcycles/Scooters (MBI S, MBI V, MBI X): High-performance, eco-friendly products equipped with a 5kW rated output, 14.4kW maximum output center-type high-power motor, controller, reduction gear/transmission, and high-efficiency lithium battery. They include advanced features such as Eco, Drive, and Sport riding modes, reverse function, anti-theft alarm, CBS brake system, T-box communication for real-time status checks, USB charging port, and Bluetooth.
- Differential Integrated 2-Speed Motor Transmission: An electric vehicle drive system that integrates a powerful 2-speed transmission module within the differential, a challenge that the electric vehicle industry faced. It enhances power efficiency by 30-40%, improves climbing ability and driving range, and significantly reduces the cost of drive motors and batteries.Differential Integrated 2-Speed Motor Transmission: An electric vehicle drive system that integrates a powerful 2-speed transmission module within the differential, a challenge that the electric vehicle industry faced. It enhances power efficiency by 30-40%, improves climbing ability and driving range, and significantly reduces the cost of drive motors and batteries.
- Shared Battery Charging Station System (SBS): Composed of 8-slot charging kiosks, allowing quick battery swaps with fully charged batteries in approximately one minute. It integrates with the mbigo app to provide optimal charging station locations.Shared Battery Charging Station System (SBS): Composed of 8-slot charging kiosks, allowing quick battery swaps with fully charged batteries in approximately one minute. It integrates with the mbigo app to provide optimal charging station locations.
- Unrivaled Transmission Core Technology: Over 20 years of R&D in bicycle hub internal gearshifts and electric two-wheeler motor gearshifts, resulting in more than 25 global patents. The company possesses over 200 core and original patent technologies related to powertrains for electric bicycles, motorcycles, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers.Unrivaled Transmission Core Technology: Over 20 years of R&D in bicycle hub internal gearshifts and electric two-wheeler motor gearshifts, resulting in more than 25 global patents. The company possesses over 200 core and original patent technologies related to powertrains for electric bicycles, motorcycles, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers.
- Innovative Products Leading the Global Market: Mass production of the world's first acceleration-type, turning shift method for hub internal 3-speed gearshifts. Successful development of the 'differential integrated 2-speed motor transmission' for electric cars, a feat even Tesla could not achieve.Innovative Products Leading the Global Market: Mass production of the world's first acceleration-type, turning shift method for hub internal 3-speed gearshifts. Successful development of the 'differential integrated 2-speed motor transmission' for electric cars, a feat even Tesla could not achieve.
- Superior Performance and Cost-Effectiveness: Electric vehicle 2-speed motor transmissions offer more than double the speed, range, and climbing ability compared to conventional reduction gear systems. This technology also reduces battery and motor usage, leading to significant cost savings and extending driving range by 50-100% per charge.Superior Performance and Cost-Effectiveness: Electric vehicle 2-speed motor transmissions offer more than double the speed, range, and climbing ability compared to conventional reduction gear systems. This technology also reduces battery and motor usage, leading to significant cost savings and extending driving range by 50-100% per charge.
- Comprehensive Eco-Friendly Mobility Solutions: Capability to produce high-performance electric two-wheelers as complete vehicles, complemented by a shared battery charging station system that eliminates waiting times and integrates with a smartphone app (mbigo) for maximized user convenience.Comprehensive Eco-Friendly Mobility Solutions: Capability to produce high-performance electric two-wheelers as complete vehicles, complemented by a shared battery charging station system that eliminates waiting times and integrates with a smartphone app (mbigo) for maximized user convenience.
- Significant Domestic and International Partnerships and Export Achievements: Major export contracts with global automotive parts giant 'Company B', exclusive supply agreements for electric motorcycles with DK-BIKE in Vietnam, and transmission supply contracts with Xingwei in China.Significant Domestic and International Partnerships and Export Achievements: Major export contracts with global automotive parts giant 'Company B', exclusive supply agreements for electric motorcycles with DK-BIKE in Vietnam, and transmission supply contracts with Xingwei in China.
- Recognized Technical Excellence: Awarded the Grand Prize and Commissioner's Award at the 2019 Korea Intellectual Property Exhibition, securing 7 awards in total, including a Grand Prize in the Powertrain category at the Seoul International Invention Exhibition and design awards for three electric two-wheeler products.Recognized Technical Excellence: Awarded the Grand Prize and Commissioner's Award at the 2019 Korea Intellectual Property Exhibition, securing 7 awards in total, including a Grand Prize in the Powertrain category at the Seoul International Invention Exhibition and design awards for three electric two-wheeler products.
- Electric two-wheelers (electric motorcycles, electric scooters)Electric two-wheelers (electric motorcycles, electric scooters)
- Electric three-wheelersElectric three-wheelers
- Electric four-wheelersElectric four-wheelers
- Electric bicyclesElectric bicycles
- Electric shipsElectric ships
- DronesDrones
- RobotsRobots
- General electric vehiclesGeneral electric vehicles
- Vietnam, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, TaiwanVietnam, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Taiwan
- Europe (general)Europe (general)
- Over 25 global patents (related to bicycle hub internal gearshifts and electric two-wheeler motor gearshifts)Over 25 global patents (related to bicycle hub internal gearshifts and electric two-wheeler motor gearshifts)
- Over 200 core and original patent technologies for powertrains in electric bicycles, motorcycles, three-wheelers, and four-wheelersOver 200 core and original patent technologies for powertrains in electric bicycles, motorcycles, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers
- High-capacity battery passed subsidy certification tests by Korea Automotive Technology InstituteHigh-capacity battery passed subsidy certification tests by Korea Automotive Technology Institute
- 7 awards at the 2019 Korea Intellectual Property Exhibition, including Grand Prize and Commissioner's Award (Commissioner's Award at Korea Invention Patent Exhibition, Gold Award at Seoul International Invention Exhibition, Grand Prize in Powertrain category, Design Awards for 3 electric two-wheeler products)7 awards at the 2019 Korea Intellectual Property Exhibition, including Grand Prize and Commissioner's Award (Commissioner's Award at Korea Invention Patent Exhibition, Gold Award at Seoul International Invention Exhibition, Grand Prize in Powertrain category, Design Awards for 3 electric two-wheeler products)
- Previous Gold and Silver Awards at Seoul International Invention ExhibitionPrevious Gold and Silver Awards at Seoul International Invention Exhibition
- Previous Korea Patent Grand PrizePrevious Korea Patent Grand Prize
- Previous German iF Design AwardPrevious German iF Design Award
- Acquired Korean patent and filed international patent for differential integrated 2-speed motor transmissionAcquired Korean patent and filed international patent for differential integrated 2-speed motor transmission