The Ohlins STX 46 Street rear shock is built to improve control, comfort and consistency on the road for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (EX650) and Z 650. It uses a monotube design with a separated gas and oil system to maintain stable damping through changing conditions. The result is clearer chassis feedback and a more settled feel across everyday surfaces.

Ohlins | Made to race, perfected to ride

Developed from Ohlins racing experience and adapted for street use, this unit focuses on predictable behaviour and tuning range rather than harshness. It is intended to give the rider confidence through better support and damping control.

Who this shock is for

  • Riders who want a more controlled, planted rear end for road riding.
  • Owners looking for improved stability during braking and corner transitions.
  • Those who value tunability to match load, tyres and riding pace.

Shock design & features

  • STX 46 Street monotube architecture with separated oil and gas for consistent damping.
  • Rear mono-shock configuration to suit the OEM mounting position.
  • Built as a complete replacement unit for improved ride quality and feedback.

Tuning controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment to fine-tune how quickly the shock extends after bumps and corner loads.

Before you install

  • Confirm fitment for your exact model and year within the Ninja 650 (EX650) / Z 650 range.
  • Set sag and check spring preload for your riding weight and typical luggage/passenger use.
  • After installation, re-check fasteners and clearances through full suspension travel.

Serviceability/lifecycle

This Ohlins shock is serviceable, allowing periodic maintenance to keep damping performance consistent over time. Regular servicing helps maintain oil condition, seal integrity and overall ride quality.

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 KA736
Model # S46DR1
Barcode # KA736
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) 297.0
Spring Rate Standard 130.0 N/mm
Type Code S46DR1
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 54.0
Product Family STX 46 Street
Fitted Spring 01092-49
Spring Colour Yellow
Rec. Ohlins Oil 01309-

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