Ohlins SD068 Blackline Steering Damper

Öhlins SD068 Blackline Steering Damper (68mm Stroke)

The Ohlins SD068 Blackline Steering Damper is built around Öhlins’ world-renowned twin-tube technology. By separating the fluid from the air with a pressurized internal system, Öhlins ensures that your steering damping remains identical from the first mile to the last, regardless of how much heat is generated by rapid oscillations.

The Blackline Advantage: Stealth & Strength

The “Blackline” designation isn’t just a color swap. It is a commitment to a sophisticated, understated design language.

• Hard-Anodized Stealth Finish: The deep black coating is designed to resist the abrasive nature of road debris and the corrosive effects of UV exposure, ensuring the damper looks brand new for years.
• Low-Friction Performance: Every internal component is polished to a mirror finish and treated with specialized coatings to eliminate “stiction,” allowing the damper to react instantly to micro-vibrations that cheaper dampers simply ignore.

Precision Tunability

The SD068 features a top-mounted adjustment knob with 16 tactile clicks. This wide range allows you to transition from a light, “flickable” steering feel for low-speed city filtering to a heavy, rock-solid setting for high-speed track sessions or loaded touring.

Key Technical Features:

• Pressurized Twin-Tube Design: Effectively prevents oil cavitation (bubble formation), ensuring fade-free performance in extreme conditions.
• 68mm Linear Stroke: A highly versatile length that fits a vast range of modern sport and heritage motorcycles.
• Integrated Scraper & Seals: Designed to keep the internal piston rod perfectly clean, preventing contaminants from entering the system and extending service intervals.
• Seamless Integration: Designed to work with bike-specific mounting kits (sold separately) for a clean, factory-installed appearance.

Technical Specifications:

Peer Insight: If you are riding a bike with a heritage or “blacked-out” aesthetic like a BMW R nineT or a Triumph Speed Twin, the Ohlins SD068 Blackline Steering Damper is the specific model you want. It provides the exact same internal valving as the racing-gold units but maintains the visual integrity of your custom or classic-style build. It is also the OEM for  Ducati Panigale, Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono V4 motorcycles.