Öhlins S46PR1C1S Africa Twin Rear Shock The Öhlins S46PR1C1S Africa Twin rear shock is engineered for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 model year. This genuine Öhlins suspension component brings the brand’s race-derived damping expertise to your adventure bike, delivering refined handling and controlled comfort on road and trail. Design and Engineering The Öhlins S46PR1C1S features an external pressurized gas reservoir, commonly known as a piggyback design. This configuration separates the damping circuit from the spring circuit, allowing for more precise tuning and improved thermal stability during extended riding. The rear shock is calibrated specifically for the Africa Twin Adventure Sports platform, ensuring optimal performance on the bike you own. Hydraulic remote spring preload is a hallmark of this unit. This system lets you adjust spring tension via a remote lever, making it simple to dial in the suspension to suit your weight, cargo load or riding preference without dismounting the shock or reaching underneath the swingarm. Compatibility with Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 Suspension upgrades demand precision fitment. The Öhlins S46PR1C1S is engineered and tested as the direct replacement rear shock for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports delivered in the 2018 model year. Installation is straightforward, mounting directly into the bike’s existing shock attachment points with no frame modification required. If you own a different generation Africa Twin, a different adventure bike model or a non-2018 variant, this shock is not designed for your machine. Always verify the 2018 model year before purchase to ensure correct fitment. Suspension Performance on Adventure Riding Adventure riding demands suspension that handles a mix of sealed roads, gravel surfaces and varied terrain without harshness. The Öhlins S46PR1C1S balances damping control and compliance. The external reservoir design helps dissipa