{"product_id":"ohlins-steering-damper-bmw-hp4-2013-2014","title":"Öhlins Steering Damper BMW HP4 2013-2014 – SD 038","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineered for the demands of circuit riding, the Öhlins SD 038 steering damper transforms the handling precision of the BMW S1000RR HP4 at corner entry and on fast, flowing sections where unwanted handlebar oscillation costs both confidence and lap time. Drawing on Öhlins' decades of motorsport development, this Road and Track unit delivers the measured, progressive damping response that separates a championship-grade suspension package from a standard setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68 mm stroke provides a wide operational range matched to the HP4's aggressive geometry and rapid steering inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad adjustment range lets you dial in exactly the level of damping resistance required for track conditions or road riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad and Track (R\u0026amp;T) specification means the SD 038 is calibrated for both circuit use and spirited road work without compromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal mount fitment ensures a clean, direct installation with no modification to the frame or steering head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates unwanted handlebar vibration and steering oscillation, raising rider confidence under hard braking and mid-corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation manual included; fitting by an authorised Öhlins Service Centre is recommended for optimal setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrack Performance and Build Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SD 038 is classified as a Road and Track steering damper, reflecting the engineering brief behind it: control without intrusion. On the circuit, where tyre feedback and precise steering feel are non-negotiable, the Öhlins unit suppresses tank-slappers and high-speed weave without deadening the communication between front tyre and rider. The wide adjustment range means you can run a softer setting for street use and firm the damper up progressively as track sessions intensify and speeds rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eÖhlins' internal construction follows the same philosophy found across their premium suspension range — consistent damping force throughout the stroke, no fade under repeated cycling, and the durability expected of a component that may see both race weekends and road miles. The 68 mm stroke is sized specifically for the HP4's steering arc, and the original mount specification means the damper seats exactly as intended from the factory position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoad Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAway from the circuit, the SD 038 remains equally purposeful. On fast A-roads or alpine passes where surface irregularities can load the front end unpredictably, the damper's calibrated resistance smooths out the nervous steering moments that less refined units either ignore or over-suppress. The result is a front end that feels planted and communicative regardless of the road surface beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Öhlins SD 038 steering damper is designed and specified to fit the following motorcycle:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBMW S1000RR HP4 (2013–2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation uses the original mount position — no additional brackets or frame modification required. Note: the actual appearance of the steering damper may vary slightly depending on the specific mounting configuration and model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD 038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering damper R\u0026amp;T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW S1000RR HP4 (2013–2014)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Öhlins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168697999626,"sku":"SD 038","price":374.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/SD064_e18c4b5d-403a-4d1d-902e-651a3bd7759f.png?v=1780811375","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-na\/products\/ohlins-steering-damper-bmw-hp4-2013-2014","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}