The Ohlins KA132 STX 36 Street rear shock is built for riders who want more controlled damping and a more settled chassis feel on a Kawasaki Zephyr 1100. It’s designed as a direct-fit rear mono shock, with adjustability to tailor ride comfort and stability to your road conditions. The STX 36 platform focuses on consistent behaviour over changing surfaces and loads.

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Ohlins street shocks apply proven damping architecture and quality control to improve feedback and predictability. On older and heavier road bikes in particular, a modern shock can restore control that is often lost to age, wear, or limited OEM adjustment.

Who this shock is for

  • Zephyr 1100 riders chasing better stability and feel for everyday road use
  • Owners replacing a tired or under-damped original rear unit
  • Riders who want external adjustment for setup changes without internal revalving

Shock design & features

This is an oil/gas separated monotube rear shock, designed to keep damping behaviour consistent as temperatures and workloads change. The STX 36 layout supports controlled piston movement through the stroke for predictable response under acceleration, braking, and cornering loads.

Tuning controls

Adjustment is provided for rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload. These controls let you balance comfort and support, manage chassis attitude, and tune response to rider weight, road surface, and tyre choice.

Before you install

  • Confirm clearance around the linkage, reservoir arrangement, and bodywork for the Zephyr 1100 rear mono position
  • Set sag and baseline damping after installation, then fine-tune in small changes
  • Inspect bearings, bushes, and linkage components during fitment to ensure the shock can work effectively

Serviceability/lifecycle

Ohlins units are designed to be serviced to maintain performance over time. Periodic servicing helps keep damping consistent, especially if the bike sees frequent riding, rough roads, or sustained heat load.

SKU KA132
Model # S36PR1C1L
Barcode # KA132
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) 347.0 +7/-3
Spring Rate Standard 18.0 - 27.0 N/mm Progressive
Type Code S36PR1C1L
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 92.0
Product Family STX 36
Fitted Spring 00480-03

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