Öhlins Steering Dampers
An Öhlins steering damper damps unwanted handlebar movement on a motorcycle. Öhlins says a piston moves through an oil-filled cylinder inside the damper, creating resistance as the bars turn, and the damping is adjustable. This page has bike-specific dampers for BMW, Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki, plus universal dampers, most listed by stroke length.
Bike-specific or universal
Most dampers here are made for specific models, named in the title. Universal dampers are not tied to a model: Öhlins sells them in different strokes, with mounting kits for individual applications, for race or custom bikes. Check the stroke and how it will mount before ordering.
- Öhlins SD20: the steering damper Öhlins launched for street and supersport motorcycles, universal and bike-specific. Example: Öhlins Steering Damper Universal 150 mm Stroke SD20 004.
- Öhlins Blackline: Blackline dampers, universal and for the BMW R nineT. Example: Öhlins Blackline Steering Damper SD 063 for BMW R Nine T.
- Model-specific dampers by part number. Example: Öhlins Steering Damper SD 047 for Yamaha MT-10 / MT-10 SP / YZF-R1 1000 & more.
What Öhlins says a damper is for
Öhlins says a steering damper damps oscillations to minimise unwanted handlebar movement, which helps keep the bike on its line, particularly at high speed or on rough surfaces. Its adjustable dampers let you fine-tune the damping for different conditions.
Also from Öhlins: Öhlins shock absorbers · Öhlins fork cartridge kits · the full Öhlins range.
Will it fit my motorcycle?
Model-specific dampers name the make and models in the title, and the Fitment section on the listing gives the years; check yours before ordering. Universal dampers are listed by stroke and are not tied to a model, so they need the right mounting for your bike.
Is an Öhlins steering damper adjustable?
Yes. Öhlins says its adjustable steering dampers let you fine-tune the damping to suit different riding conditions.