The Ohlins STX 46 Supersport rear shock for the Kawasaki ZX-9R is built around a proven mono-shock architecture aimed at improving chassis control and tyre contact. It’s a rider-tunable unit designed to deliver clearer feedback under braking, through corner entry and on corner exit. As an Ohlins unit, it’s intended to be set up to suit your bike, tyres and riding conditions rather than treated as a fit-and-forget part.

Ohlins | Made to race, perfected to ride

STX 46 Supersport shocks are developed from Ohlins racing experience and adapted for performance road and track use. The focus is on stable damping behaviour, predictable support and consistent feel as pace increases. This helps the bike stay composed when loads change quickly.

Who this shock is for

Suited to ZX-9R riders who want more control from the rear end, especially when pushing harder on the road or doing regular track riding. It’s also a solid option if you’re chasing improved drive grip and a more planted chassis balance compared with ageing or underperforming stock suspension.

Shock design & features

This is a gas-pressurised rear mono shock with separated oil and gas to help maintain damping consistency under sustained use. The STX layout is designed to manage heat and reduce fade so the shock response stays more repeatable over a session. Internal valving is performance-oriented, aimed at traction and stability.

Tuning controls

External adjustment is provided for rebound damping and compression damping, allowing you to fine-tune rear-wheel control and chassis attitude for different tyres, surfaces and riding styles. Spring preload adjustment is also provided to set sag correctly and establish a stable baseline for further tuning.

Before you install

  • Set rider sag and static sag first, then adjust damping from a known baseline.
  • Check linkage and swingarm bearings while the shock is out to ensure smooth movement and accurate setup.
  • If you’re changing tyres, ride height or geometry, recheck sag and damping after the first rides.

Serviceability/lifecycle

This Ohlins unit is designed to be serviced and rebuilt as part of normal ownership. Periodic oil and seal replacement helps keep damping accurate and protects internal components, especially if the bike sees track time or wet/dirty conditions.

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 KA941
Model # S46PR1C1S
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 95.0 N/mm
Type Code S46PR1C1S
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 67.0
Product Family STX 46 Supersport
Fitted Spring 01091-31
Spring Colour Yellow
Rec. Ohlins Oil 01309-

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