Öhlins Steering Damper Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2016)⟲ 360° — drag me
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberSD20 021
FitmentKawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2016)
Road ApprovalNot documented by Öhlins
Mounting PositionOriginal mount
Stroke73 mm
Product LineSteering Damper
Type CodeSD R&T
Country of OriginSweden
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Every Öhlins part number covers one machine. SD20 021 covers the Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2016). The ZX-6R benefits most from a damper that stays light at low speed.

Key Features

  • 73 mm of travel at the damper
  • Bolts to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2016) using the standard mounting points

Materials and Manufacture

The Öhlins part number is stamped on the unit, so its specification can be looked up years later. Materials read unremarkably on paper — aluminium, steel, nitrogen — and the difference lies in how precisely they are made. Service parts stay available for years after a part number leaves the current price list.

How the Damping Builds

Öhlins quotes 73 mm of damper stroke for this fitment. The adjuster changes the shape of the damping curve rather than adding a constant drag. Most riders settle within the first third of the range for road use.

About the Steering Damper Range

Öhlins meters the oil through a needle in an orifice, so the resistance depends on how fast the bars move. The adjuster changes the whole curve rather than adding a fixed drag. Damping force rises with shaft speed rather than with steering angle, which is the difference between an Öhlins unit and a simple friction damper.

What This Means on the ZX-6R

Track use raises oil temperature quickly, and a damper that fades takes confidence with it. Öhlins covers the 8-year production run of this generation with a single part number, which means the mounting and the linkage stayed unchanged across it.

Fitment and Compatibility

Öhlins releases SD20 021 against the Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2016). Öhlins releases the same number for 2 closely related machines; this listing is the Kawasaki ZX-6R version of that fitment.

Road Approval

Road approval: not documented by Öhlins for the Kawasaki ZX-6R. We do not state an approval we cannot evidence — please confirm the current status with us before ordering if you intend to use the motorcycle on public roads.

Important Notes

  • Mounting hardware differs between models, so the steering damper you receive may look different from the photograph.

Fitting and Setup Service

Öhlins recommends that its suspension is fitted by an authorised service centre. We are one, and we do the work here: installation, servicing and a proper setup. Ask us and we will include it with the order.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: SD20 021
  • Fitment: Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2016)
  • Road Approval: Not documented by Öhlins
  • Mounting Position: Original mount
  • Stroke: 73 mm
  • Product Line: Steering Damper
  • Type Code: SD R&T
  • Country of Origin: Sweden
DownloadsOwner's manual · brochure▼
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2016)
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