Kawasaki ZX-6R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 to 2002: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 171 kg (377 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R
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Kawasaki ZX-6R

2000–2002 · sport · 599 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel132 mm (5.2 in)
Fork diameter46 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/60 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1390 mm (54.7 in)
Rake24°
Trail96 mm (3.8 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight171 kg (377 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 300mm discs, 6-piston calipers (Tokico)
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, single-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki ZX-6R generations: 2003–2004 · 2005–2006 · 2007–2008 · 2009–2012 · 2013–2018 · 2019 onwards

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