{"product_id":"ohlins-sd-042","title":"Öhlins SD 042 Steering Damper for Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 (2013–2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfidence on every road surface, from commuting to canyon carving — the Öhlins SD 042 steering damper brings Swedish precision engineering to the Kawasaki ZX-6R 636, eliminating the tank-slapper risk that haunts hard-ridden supersports without demanding a trip to the track to appreciate the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e63 mm stroke delivers progressive resistance exactly where you need it, keeping the front end composed over mid-corner bumps, expansion joints and uneven surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad and track type code (R\u0026amp;T) — tuned to work as effectively during everyday riding as it does at higher speeds, making it one of the most practically useful upgrades for street-focused ZX-6R owners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable damping lets you dial in resistance to suit your riding style, load and road conditions without specialist tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcross Mount installation design integrates cleanly with the ZX-6R 636 frame, keeping the fitment straightforward and secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins factory build quality — same materials and tolerances used in World Superbike — means this unit is built to outlast many sets of tyres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Steering Damper Makes Sense on the Street\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed wobbles and steering oscillations are not reserved for the track. Patchy tarmac, motorway expansion joints and emergency braking all expose the front end to moments where a standard steering head offers little protection. The SD 042 adds a calibrated hydraulic resistance that absorbs those inputs before they build into a handlebar shake, giving you more composure and less fatigue on longer rides. Because the damping is adjustable, you can soften it right off for slow urban riding and firm it up when the roads open out — a genuine daily-use benefit that fixed-rate alternatives cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality and Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Öhlins steering damper is assembled in Sweden to the same standard the brand applies to its race-specification suspension. Internal components are machined to tight tolerances, and the outer body carries Öhlins' characteristic gold finish that has become a mark of serious suspension upgrades. The SD 042 is designed to complement, not compromise, the ZX-6R 636's existing geometry and steering feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unit is a direct, model-specific fit for the following variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (2013–2016) — ABE approval (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (2017–2026) — ABE approval in preparation (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: the actual steering damper mounting hardware may differ from product images shown, as bracket configuration varies between model year groups. Verify your model year before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD 042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering Damper R\u0026amp;T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStroke\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcross Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDamping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eÖhlins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (2013–2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Öhlins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168698687754,"sku":"SD 042","price":890.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/SD064_ef0696b8-f896-4733-83bc-9c1b7481adc1.png?v=1780811406","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-cl\/products\/ohlins-sd-042","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}