Kawasaki ZX-6R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2009 to 2012: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload and rebound, 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 157 kg (346 lb).

Model years covered: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2009–2012 Kawasaki ZX-6R
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Kawasaki ZX-6R

2009–2012 · sport · 599 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel134 mm (5.3 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)
Front suspensionBig Piston Fork (BPF)

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 tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 in)
Rake24°
Trail102 mm (4.0 in)
Seat height815 mm (32.1 in)
Weight157 kg (346 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 300mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki ZX-6R generations: 2000–2002 · 2003–2004 · 2005–2006 · 2007–2008 · 2013–2018 · 2019 onwards

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