The Ohlins HO801 STX 46 Adventure rear shock is built to improve control and comfort on the Honda VFR800FI when conditions and loads vary. It’s designed for consistent damping support across rougher surfaces and longer days in the seat. External adjusters let you tune the feel to suit your riding and the gear you carry.

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Ohlins suspension focuses on stable chassis behaviour and predictable feedback. This rear mono shock is intended to give the VFR800FI better composure and ride quality in adventure and touring use.

Who this shock is for

  • Riders using the VFR800FI for adventure-style touring on mixed road surfaces
  • Owners who regularly add luggage or carry a pillion and want suspension that can be set up accordingly
  • Anyone wanting clearer adjustability and more consistent damping support than a tired original shock

Shock design & features

This is an Ohlins STX 46 Adventure rear shock with a monotube layout and a separating piston design to keep oil and gas separated for more consistent damping. It’s a direct-fit unit for the rear position and is supplied with an Ohlins spring as listed for this model.

Tuning controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment
  • Compression damping adjustment
  • Hydraulic spring preload adjustment for quick load changes

Before you install

  • Set sag and preload for your typical riding load (solo, luggage, or pillion)
  • Start from the factory baseline settings supplied with the shock, then adjust rebound and compression methodically
  • Inspect linkage and mounting hardware condition during installation, as worn bearings can mask suspension improvements

Serviceability/lifecycle

Like all performance shocks, this unit is designed to be serviced to maintain damping consistency over time. Regular servicing helps keep the internal oil condition and seal performance where they should be, especially when used in harsher adventure and touring conditions.

SKU HO801
Model # S46HR1C1S
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) 325.0
Spring Rate Standard 150.0 N/mm
Type Code S46HR1C1S
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 58.0
Product Family STX 46 Adventure
Fitted Spring 01092-59

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