The Ohlins STX 46 Street rear shock for the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero is built to deliver controlled damping and clear chassis feedback for road use. Its monotube design uses a separated gas and oil arrangement to help maintain consistent damping under sustained riding. Adjustability is provided to let you tailor the balance of comfort, support and stability to your load and conditions.

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Ohlins road suspension is engineered around stable damping control and predictable behaviour over changing surfaces. On an adventure-styled road bike like the Varadero, that translates to better composure when the pace lifts, when braking loads increase, or when the bike is carrying extra weight.

Who this shock is for

  • Riders wanting a more controlled rear end feel than a tired or basic OEM shock.
  • Owners who vary between solo riding and carrying luggage or a passenger and want adjustment to suit.
  • Touring and everyday road riders who value stability and consistency across longer rides.

Shock design & features

This is a rear mono shock in the Ohlins STX 46 Street family. It uses a gas-pressurised monotube layout with oil/gas separation to support consistent damping behaviour during extended use. The internal architecture is designed for clean response to both small inputs and larger suspension movements.

Tuning controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment to manage how quickly the shock returns after a bump or weight transfer.
  • Compression damping adjustment to tune support under acceleration, braking and larger impacts.
  • Spring preload adjustment to set ride height and match the bike to rider weight and load.

Before you install

  • Set sag and preload first, then fine-tune rebound and compression in small steps.
  • Check clearance, linkage condition and mounting hardware during installation.
  • If you regularly change loads (pillion/luggage), plan to recheck preload and damping settings.

Serviceability & lifecycle

Like all performance shocks, periodic servicing helps keep damping consistent and internal wear controlled over time. Refresh intervals depend on use conditions and mileage, particularly if the bike sees frequent long-distance touring or rough roads.

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 HO851
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) 338.0
Spring Rate Standard 140.0 N/mm
Type Code S46HR1C1S
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 65.0
Product Family STX 46 Street
Fitted Spring 01095-54
Spring Colour Yellow
Rec. Ohlins Oil 01309-

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