SD20 047 Ohlins Steering Damper Yamaha R1 2015-2024

The Ohlins SD20 steering damper for Yamaha R1 2015-2024 is designed to improve steering stability, precision, and control during sport riding, road use, and more dynamic riding conditions. The new SD20 features a 20 mm piston, a more compact body, and optimized tolerances to provide fast and progressive response during hard acceleration, strong braking, and high-speed direction changes.

Its technology is derived directly from Ohlins Factory Racing experience and uses an advanced cylinder-valve system designed to manage damping force more accurately. On the Yamaha R1, it helps control unwanted handlebar oscillations while maintaining front-end agility, sensitivity, and precision, key characteristics on a high-performance hyper naked motorcycle.

Ohlins steering damper SD20 for Yamaha R1 2015-2024: improved stability and control

The new SD20 provides improved damping-force balance and greater control over wobble and unwanted steering movement. Compared with the previous SD16, it delivers quicker oscillation reduction, providing a more stable feel under hard acceleration, corner entry, and heavy braking.

How does the Ohlins SD20 steering damper work?

The new cylinder valve with calibrated holes replaces the traditional needle-valve system. This solution allows quicker adjustments and improves sensitivity and responsiveness at both low and high damping levels, providing more precise steering behavior across different riding conditions.

Does the Ohlins SD20 kit for Yamaha R1 include the mounting kit?

Yes. This configuration is supplied complete with a dedicated mounting kit for Yamaha R1 2015-2024, allowing correct installation and integration of the steering damper on the motorcycle.

Technical features:

• Brand: Ohlins
• Model: SD20 Steering Damper
• Compatibility: Yamaha R1 2015-2024
• Product type: Piston-style steering damper
• Mounting kit: Included
• Piston diameter: 20 mm
• Valve technology: Ohlins cylinder-valve
• Technology derived from: Factory Racing
• Design: Compact and new-generation
• Damping-force balance: Improved
• Damping force: Increased for greater control
• Wobble reduction: Quicker than SD16
• Adjustment sensitivity: Improved throughout the adjustment range

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