The Ohlins STX 46 Street rear shock for the Kawasaki Versys 650 is built to give you more consistent damping control and clearer chassis feedback on the road. It uses a 46 mm piston design with a separate gas and oil arrangement to help maintain damping stability as conditions change. This unit is intended as a direct-fit replacement for the standard rear mono shock.

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Ohlins road shocks draw on proven damping architecture to improve control, grip feel and composure without making the bike harsh. The focus is on predictable behaviour through braking, turning and acceleration, especially when loads or surfaces vary.

Shock design & features

  • STX 46 architecture designed for stable, controlled damping response
  • Separated gas and oil design to help resist fade during sustained riding
  • Direct-fit rear mono application for Versys 650 (with or without ABS)

Tuning controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment for controlling return speed and chassis stability
  • Spring preload adjustment to suit rider weight, luggage and passenger use

Base setup (factory preset)

This shock is supplied with an Ohlins-recommended baseline setup. From there, fine-tuning rebound damping and preload is typically all that’s required to match your tyres, load and riding conditions.

Before you install

  • Confirm clearance and hose/cable routing around the shock and linkage during full suspension travel
  • Set sag with your normal riding load, then adjust rebound to suit the new spring and damping response
  • If fitting to a bike used with and without luggage, note your preload settings for repeatability

Serviceability/lifecycle

Ohlins shocks are designed to be serviced, with wear components and oil replaced as part of routine maintenance. Regular servicing helps keep damping consistent and extends component life.

SKU KA907
Model # S46DR1
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) 301.5
Spring Rate Standard 170.0 N/mm
Type Code S46DR1
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 51.5
Product Family STX 46 Street
Notes With and w/o ABS
Fitted Spring 01093-69
Spring Colour Yellow
Rec. Ohlins Oil 01309-

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