The Ohlins STX 46 Street rear shock for BMW R 1150 R and R 850 R is built to deliver controlled, predictable damping for real-world road riding. It’s designed to improve chassis stability and tyre contact through corners and under braking, with a consistent feel as conditions change. This unit suits riders who want a serviceable, tuneable suspension upgrade without compromising everyday usability.

Ohlins | Made to race, perfected to ride

Ohlins road shocks draw on the same damping principles used across the brand’s competition programs, then refined for street comfort and control. The focus is on maintaining grip and balance, so the bike responds cleanly to inputs and stays composed over imperfect surfaces.

Shock design & features

This is an oil/gas separated monotube rear shock design, intended to maintain damping consistency during extended road use. The layout supports stable damping behaviour and a controlled ride feel across a wide range of speeds and road textures.

Tuning controls

This shock provides rebound damping adjustment to tailor how quickly the rear suspension extends after compression. It also includes a threaded spring preload adjuster to set ride height and sag for rider weight, passenger use, and luggage.

Base setup (factory preset)

Ohlins supply these shocks with a baseline setting intended to suit typical street use on the listed BMW models. From that starting point, small changes to preload and rebound can be used to correct common issues such as wallowing, harshness over sharp edges, or a rear end that feels slow to recover between bumps.

Before you install

  • Confirm fitment for BMW R 1150 R and R 850 R with the correct mounting style and any model/year differences.
  • Set sag after installation by adjusting spring preload, then fine-tune rebound to match tyre choice and riding conditions.
  • Inspect linkage/bushings (where applicable) and mounting hardware condition during installation.

Serviceability/lifecycle

As with other Ohlins units, this rear shock is designed to be serviced and revalved as required over its working life. Periodic servicing helps maintain damping performance, especially if the bike sees frequent commuting, spirited road riding, or varying loads.

Öhlins Motorcycle Suspension Warranty

New Öhlins motorcycle shock absorbers, front forks and cartridge kits supplied by Teknik Motorsport are covered by the applicable Öhlins manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Teknik Motorsport is an authorised Öhlins Service Centre and administers warranty claims in accordance with the Öhlins warranty conditions. The service intervals below form part of the maintenance requirements for Öhlins products supplied and supported by Teknik Motorsport.

This warranty is in addition to the consumer guarantees that apply under the Australian Consumer Law.

  • Registered motorcycles — non-competition road use Five years, subject to correct application, installation, setup and servicing every: 20,000 km or two years, whichever occurs first.
  • Registered motorcycles — adventure and light off-road use Five years, subject to correct application, spring rate, setup and servicing every: 10,000 km or annually, whichever occurs first.
  • Unregistered or competition motorcycles Two years for eligible Öhlins MX and Enduro products, subject to inspection every ten hours and servicing every: 30 operating hours or annually, whichever occurs first.

Compliance with the applicable service interval is a condition of the Öhlins manufacturer’s warranty. Evidence of servicing may be required when a warranty claim is assessed.

A seal leak, loss of damping performance or internal wear arising after the prescribed service interval has been exceeded will be treated as a service or maintenance issue rather than a manufacturing defect.

Warranty repairs

Öhlins suspension products are designed to be serviced and repaired. Where a warranty claim is approved, the normal remedy is repair of the customer’s original suspension unit using genuine Öhlins replacement parts.

Replacement of a complete shock absorber, fork or cartridge kit is not automatic and would normally occur only where the product has suffered a manufacturing failure that cannot reasonably be repaired. This is at Ohlins discretion. 

Öhlins spare parts and service kits

Öhlins spare parts, seals, bushes, service kits, springs, fluids and individual components are covered only against defects present when supplied.

No fixed age-based warranty applies to wear items, service parts or consumable components. Wear, deterioration, contamination, incorrect installation and damage caused by another component are not manufacturing defects.

Öhlins gives the customer a meaningful five-year warranty on products (Units), provided the suspension is maintained as suspension should be maintained. Teknik supports that warranty locally, can inspect the product properly, and can repair it with genuine parts rather than discarding it.

SKU BM061
Model # S46DR1
Brand Ohlins
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.300 x 0.300 x 0.500m
Type Units
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Position (Front or Rear) Rear Mono
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 366.0
Spring Rate Standard 190.0 N/mm
Type Code S46DR1
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 56.0
Product Family STX 46 Street
Fitted Spring 01092-79
Spring Colour Yellow
Rec. Ohlins Oil 01309-

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