Öhlins SD 055 steering damper for Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27
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Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberSD 055
TypeSteering Damper R&T (Road and Track)
Stroke63 mm
Mounting PositionAcross Mount
FitmentYamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026)
Type ApprovalABE (Germany)
DescriptionThe whole story

The Öhlins SD 055 is the definitive steering damper for the Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27, engineered to the same specification that has made Öhlins synonymous with championship-winning suspension. Its clean, purposeful design and precision-machined finish reflect decades of motorsport heritage, delivering progressive damping resistance that transforms high-speed stability without dulling the R6's legendary front-end feel.

Key Features

  • Road and Track (R&T) type steering damper, purpose-built for both circuit and road use on the YZF-R6 RJ27
  • 63 mm stroke provides a wide range of damping action, accommodating full lock-to-lock steering input under all riding conditions
  • Across Mount installation keeps the unit low and central, preserving the R6's compact geometry and protecting the damper from track debris
  • Type-approved fitment for Germany (ABE), ensuring legal road use without individual component approval
  • Öhlins' proven internal valve technology delivers smooth, consistent resistance across temperature and speed ranges

Design, Finish and Heritage

Öhlins has been refining suspension and steering control for over four decades, supplying factory MotoGP, WorldSBK and World Rally teams. The SD 055 carries that lineage into a street-legal package: the damper body is finished to Öhlins' characteristic standard, with anodised details and a profile machined to sit flush with the R6's RJ27 chassis without modification. Where lesser dampers bolt on as an afterthought, this unit integrates with the motorcycle's original geometry, maintaining precise steering feedback rather than masking it.

Performance on Road and Track

High-speed stability and precise steering are not mutually exclusive on the R6 — the SD 055 proves it. Under braking from high speed, during direction changes on technical circuits, or when riding over mid-corner road irregularities, the damper absorbs the oscillation impulses that cause tank-slappers, allowing the rider to focus entirely on line choice and throttle control. The Across Mount configuration keeps the unit out of the way of crash damage, while the 63 mm stroke ensures the damper never reaches its limit under normal steering inputs.

Fitment and Compatibility

  • Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026) — ABE approval for Germany

Please note: the actual steering damper may differ in appearance from example images due to the differing mounting configurations across motorcycle models.

Fitting and Setup Service

We are an authorised Öhlins service centre, so the installation does not have to be your problem: we fit and set up Öhlins components in our own workshop. Ask us when you order and we will include the work.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Brand Öhlins
Part Number SD 055
Type Steering Damper R&T (Road and Track)
Stroke 63 mm
Mounting Position Across Mount
Fitment Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026)
Type Approval ABE (Germany)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits
  • Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026)
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