ÖHLINS MOTORCYCLE STEERING DAMPERS

HOW DOES STEERING STABILIZERS IMPROVE RIDER CONTROL?

Steering stabilizers also known as Steering Dampers are essential components in motorcycle dynamics, significantly impacting handling, stability, and rider control. Their primary function is to minimize unwanted handlebar movements by dampening oscillations, which helps to maintain the bike's trajectory and prevent instability, particularly at high speeds or on rough surfaces.

ÖHLINS STEERING DAMPER: PRECISION FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

Öhlins offers a wide range of steering dampers, including adjustable and Smart EC models for the aftermarket. Adjustable steering dampers allow you to fine-tune handling for various conditions, while Smart EC dampers automatically adapt to speed and terrain, ensuring optimal performance. To experience the benefits of the Smart EC Damper, the motorcycle must be equipped with a Smart EC system.

Each Öhlins steering damper is crafted with precision and high-quality materials, ensuring durability and superior performance in any riding environment – whether you’re chasing seconds on the race track or seeking enhanced control during street riding.

STEERING STABILIZERS FOR DYNAMIC MOTORCYCLE STABILITY

Steering dampers play a critical role in enhancing motorcycle stability and control, particularly at high speeds. They are designed to counteract wobble by reducing rapid, uncontrolled handlebar movements, ensuring that the front end remains steady even on uneven roads or during sudden movements. Inside the steering damper, a piston moves through an oil-filled cylinder, creating resistance as the handlebars turn. With adjustable settings, the rider can fine-tune the level of damping to suit different riding conditions.

BORN IN RACING - STEERING DAMPERS ENGINEERED TO PERFECTION

At Öhlins, racing is in our DNA. Since day one, we've channeled our insights from the race track into the innovations and advanced suspension technology we've developed for the aftermarket. 

WHICH TYPES OF STEERING DAMPERS DOES ÖHLINS OFFER?

Öhlins motorcycle steering dampers are engineered to deliver unparalleled performance and control, with options available for a variety of models for both Street Performance and Supersport. Our lineup of steering dampers also includes the Street Performance Blackline and the Smart EC Steering Damper, each designed to optimize performance and control – wherever you ride.

SUPERSPORT

Öhlins steering dampers for the Supersport models are designed with racing heritage at their core, delivering the top-tier performance and control demanded by professional riders and track enthusiasts alike. Each steering damper in our range incorporates technological advancements developed through decades of experience in the world’s most competitive racing arenas. Every component is meticulously crafted to enhance performance for the rider, whether pushing the limits on the track or riding on the open road. Find our steering dampers for Supersport models here.

STREET PERFORMANCE 

Öhlins steering dampers for the Street Performance models feature a wide range of adjustment options to help you achieve the perfect setup. The innovative design delivers superior agility and performance to elevate your ride experience with more precise control on the road. Whether navigating city streets or cruising through winding backroads, Öhlins Street Performance Steering dampers deliver unparalleled comfort, stability, and handling. Find your Street Performance steering damper here.

STREET PERFORMANCE BLACKLINE

Öhlins steering dampers for the Street Performance Blackline models is where form meets function. The exclusive Blackline design, together with the world-renowned performance of Öhlins' steering dampers, will keep you confident and in control on every ride. The Öhlins Blackline steering damper offers several performance benefits for your bike and serves as a safety device, increasing rider control by minimizing unwanted steering movements, while elevate your riding experience. See our available steering dampers for the Blackline models here. 

SMART EC STEERING DAMPER

The already excellent mechanical function of our steering damper is further enhanced by our latest innovation in electronically controlled dampers, Öhlins Smart EC technology. It uses advanced algorithms to adapt the steering damping behavior in real time. Sensors monitor riding conditions and improve performance on both road and track by reacting to speed and acceleration, continuously adjusting the damping settings to suit the current riding conditions in the best possible way. See our available EC steering dampers here.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PREMIUM STEERING DAMPERS? 

RACING PERSPECTIVE:

IMPROVED STABILITY AT HIGH SPEEDS: Helps prevent wobble during extreme conditions.

PRECISION STEERING: Provides smoother and more accurate control, especially during aggressive maneuvers and sharp corners.

REDUCED RISK OF DESTABILIZATION DURING BRAKING: Keeps the front wheel stable during hard braking and rapid acceleration.

ENHANCED SAFETY: Increases rider confidence and reduces the risk of unwanted handlebar movement during sudden road changes or impacts.

STREET PERSPECTIVE:

SMOOTHER RIDE ON UNEVEN ROADS: Reduces the impact of road imperfections like bumps and potholes, improving comfort.

INCREASED CONTROL IN CITY RIDING: Makes handling sudden turns and unexpected obstacles easier by stabilizing the handlebars.

BETTER HIGHWAY PERFORMANCE: Reduces sensitivity to wind and speed at high speeds, making long rides safer and more comfortable.

CUSTOMIZABLE STEERING RESPONSE: With adjustable dampers, you can fine-tune the steering feel based on riding conditions, from city traffic to winding roads.

SMART EC PERSPECTIVE:

ÖHLINS SMART EC SOFTWARE: Controls the steering damper and is pre-programmed into the bike.

CONTINUOUSLY CHANGES DAMPING SETTINGS: Uses advanced algorithms to adapt the steering damping behavior in real time.

 IMPROVED RIDING EXPERIENCE: Improve performance on road, as well as reduce the lap times on track.

REACTS ON SPEED AND ACCELERATION: Continuously changes the damping settings in real time to suit the current riding conditions in the best possible way.

FULL CONTROL IN EVERY TURN

Regardless if you're riding on the track or on the open road, the steering damper provides you with greater control and stability. Drawing from decades of racing heritage, it combines superior quality with cutting-edge innovation to deliver premium products that meet your needs across various riding styles and conditions.