Sweden · since 1976
Öhlins
Öhlins make shocks, fork internals and complete forks with a wide, usable adjustment range. Their real value is not a magic damping curve but that a competent setup shop can dial them to your weight and road, which most OEM units cannot be.
Price bands by product line
Indicative street prices in USD for typical middleweight fitments, reviewed 2026-09-01. Litre-bike and large adventure fitments usually sit at or above the top figure.
| Part | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| STX 36 rear shock — Entry twin-tube shock for naked and retro bikes | $600 | $750 | $900 |
| S36/S46 series — Road-focused shock with preload and rebound | $800 | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| TTX GP — Track shock with independent compression circuits | $1,400 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| NIX/FKR fork kits — Cartridge kits for existing fork legs | $900 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
Where Öhlins is the right answer
- Riders well outside the weight the factory sprung the bike for
- Older bikes whose original shock has lost damping entirely
- Track riders needing repeatable, recordable settings
Trade-offs worth knowing
- Fitting without a spring-rate and sag setup wastes most of the money
- Rebuild intervals are real: expect service every 15,000-25,000 km of hard use
- A rear shock alone can unbalance a bike whose forks are still stock
Before you order
- Order the spring rate for your kitted weight, not the catalogue default
- Set static and rider sag before touching clickers
- Plan front and rear together, or at least in the same season
At a glance
| Origin | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Categories | Suspension |
| Entry price | $600 |
| Top of range | $2,200 |
| Data reviewed | 2026-09-01 |
What these parts cost to fit
Category pages carry labour hours, DIY time, difficulty and the checks that decide whether a part fits.
Check fitment on your bike
Most parts here are sold per model and generation. Start from your bike, not from the brand.
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FAQ
Is a rear shock alone worth doing?
It helps most on bikes with a badly underdamped OEM shock, but the bike will then out-handle its forks. Fork cartridges or at least a revalve and correct springs keep the balance.
How often do they need servicing?
Treat it as a wear item: seals and oil every couple of seasons of hard riding, sooner if the unit weeps or the damping feels vague when hot.