Öhlins Shock Spring 64 N/mm / 250 mm / Ø 61 mm
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part Number06451-16
Spring Rate64 N/mm
Free Length250 mm
Inner Diameter61 mm
Stroke140 mm
ConstructionStraight
FinishPowder-coated yellow
Country of OriginSweden
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Öhlins part number 06451-16 is a shock absorber spring rated at 64 N/mm, 250 mm long with a 61 mm inner diameter. Adding a pillion or luggage changes the load enough that the standard rate stops working.

Key Features

  • Free length 250 mm
  • Powder-coated yellow
  • Straight-wound, constant rate
  • Measured spring rate 64 N/mm
  • Öhlins part number 06451-16
  • 140 mm of usable stroke
  • Inner diameter 61 mm

How Öhlins Makes Them

Öhlins manufactures in Upplands Väsby, north of Stockholm, and assembles and tests every unit there before it ships. Two units carrying the same part number behave the same way out of the box, which is the whole point of testing each one. Every Öhlins dealer can re-valve the unit, because the shim stack is a documented, serviceable assembly.

The Numbers That Matter

At 250 mm free length and 61 mm inner diameter, this spring is dimensionally interchangeable with anything of the same size — the rate is what makes it a different part.

Where This Rate Belongs

A firm rate holds the chassis attitude when the front or rear is loaded hard. Heavier riders, two-up use and track days all push the choice towards this end. If the suspension bottoms out or the geometry collapses under load, this is the direction to go. A road machine spends most of its life in the first third of the fork's travel — that is the part the rate governs.

Rate and the Linkage

Progressive springs change rate through the stroke, which suits machines with little travel and a lot of load. Adding a pillion or luggage changes the rear load enough that the standard rate stops working properly. Öhlins sells rear springs separately precisely because rider weight varies more than machine weight does.

Applications

Selection is by measurement. If the diameter and free length match your fork, the remaining question is the rate. A workshop will pick this spring from its dimensions and the rider's weight, not from a fitment table. Sag figures, not feel, decide whether a rate is right. Öhlins publishes the targets for its own units.

Installation

Oil level is measured from the top of the tube with the fork compressed and the spring removed. If the fork has not been serviced recently, bushes and seals are worth replacing while it is apart. Rate and preload are separate adjustments: get the rate right first, then set sag with preload.

Road Approval

Road approval: a spring is a like-for-like replacement of a wear part and carries no separate type approval. Where Öhlins states an approval for a particular motorcycle, it is named under Applications.

Fitting and Setup Service

This is not a part to rush. Öhlins recommends installation by an authorised service centre, and we are an authorised Öhlins service centre — fitting, servicing and setup all happen here. Get in touch if you would like the work done with the order.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: 06451-16
  • Spring Rate: 64 N/mm
  • Free Length: 250 mm
  • Inner Diameter: 61 mm
  • Stroke: 140 mm
  • Construction: Straight
  • Finish: Powder-coated yellow
  • Country of Origin: Sweden
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
    07 · Support

    Questions, one topic at a time.

    Estimate your shipping

    Get the real shipping cost for this item to your address — the same rates as checkout.

    Pick your countrySame rates as checkout

    Choose a destination and hit Estimate — we fetch the live rates for this item.

    How long does delivery take?

    We’re based in Germany. Standard delivery goes by DHL and national postal services and takes about 2–5 days within Germany, 1–2 weeks within the EU and 2–6 weeks outside the EU. Need it sooner? Express delivery reaches most of the world within a few days — just choose it at checkout where available.

    How much does shipping cost?

    Your exact shipping cost is calculated by destination and weight and shown at checkout before you pay — no hidden fees. Express delivery is selectable at checkout where available.

    Do you ship to my country?

    Yes, we ship to over 130 countries. Prices, taxes and delivery times for your destination are calculated automatically at checkout.

    Will I have to pay customs or import duties?

    Within the EU, no — our prices already include all duties and EU VAT. For deliveries outside the EU (e.g. Switzerland, the UK or the USA), your order may be subject to import duties and taxes set by your country. These are collected by the carrier when your parcel arrives, aren’t included in our prices, and are outside our control.

    How can I track my order?

    As soon as your parcel ships we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

    What if an item is out of stock?

    On out-of-stock items you can request a delivery time or leave your email to be notified the moment it returns — just use the notification box on the product.

    Didn’t find your answer?

    Our team will personally help you choose the right gear or part — around 24h for a reply.

    08 · Paddock

    Before you go.

    Trending in the paddockHover pauses
    A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...KM 1.593,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6KM 1.593,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...KM 1.593,00Valion TC-1 Red / GreyKM 1.509,00
    Join the paddock — drops & deals, no noise.