Ohlins SD007 Blackline Steering Damper

Öhlins SD007 Blackline Steering Damper (63mm Stroke)

The Ohlins SD007 Blackline Steering Damper is more than an aesthetic upgrade; it is a safety-critical component designed to eliminate “tank-slappers” and front-end instability. By utilizing Öhlins’ proprietary Twin-Tube (R&T) technology, this damper ensures that the steering remains fluid and predictable, even when the front wheel is skipping over high-speed road imperfections.

Advanced Twin-Tube Technology

The SD007 features a unique twin-tube design that allows for an integrated through-rod system. This architecture ensures that the displaced oil is always pressurized, eliminating the “dead spots” or free-play found in cheaper, single-tube dampers.

The “Blackline” Aesthetic

Part of the exclusive Blackline series, the SD007 replaces the traditional Öhlins yellow and gold with a deep, hard-anodized black finish. This provides:

• Stealth Integration: Perfectly matches modern “dark” colorways and naked streetfighters.

• Superior Durability: The hard-anodized surface is highly resistant to stone chips, UV fading, and corrosive road grime.

• Low Friction: The internal components are treated with a super-finishing process to ensure “stiction-free” movement from the very first millimeter of travel.

Key Technical Features:

• Pressurized Fluid System: Prevents oil cavitation and damping “fade” during high-temperature or high-frequency operation.

• 16-Click Adjustability: A precision jet-needle adjuster allows you to fine-tune the steering weight from “light and flickable” to “track-stable” with tactile, well-defined clicks.

• Fully Serviceable: Unlike OEM dampers, the SD007 is designed to be fully disassembled, serviced, and re-valved, ensuring a lifetime of performance.

• Unrivaled Precision: Uses PTFE-coated seals and bushings to reduce the friction coefficient, providing a “connected” feel to the front tire.

Technical Specifications:

Peer Insight: The 63mm stroke of the Ohlins SD007 Blackline Steering Damper is shorter and more compact than the 68mm SD001. This makes it particularly popular for modern “super-nakeds” like the Yamaha MT-10 or Ducati Streetfighter, where mounting space behind the triple clamp is extremely tight.

Installation instructions/SD007