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.