{"product_id":"bmc-fm554-04race","title":"BMC Racing Air Filter Kawasaki ZX-6R \/ 636 \/ RR (2009–2026) FM554\/04RACE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BMC FM554\/04RACE Racing air filter is a straightforward, cost-effective upgrade for any Kawasaki ZX-6R, 636 or RR owner who wants noticeably better throttle response and mid-range pull without ripping apart the airbox or recalibrating every sensor. It drops straight into the standard housing — same shape, same fitment, zero fabrication — yet its race-developed filter medium flows significantly more air than the OEM paper element, freeing up the power that was always waiting inside your ZX-6R's engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM replacement geometry means the FM554\/04RACE fits the stock airbox without modification, keeping the installation quick and the cost of ownership low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace-grade filter medium delivers a measurably higher airflow rate than the factory element, translating into stronger mid-range response and improved top-end breathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltration efficiency is not sacrificed for flow — the BMC Racing medium continues to protect the engine against airborne contaminants throughout normal road and track use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifically developed for ZX-6R owners running ECU remaps or other engine modifications, where the standard filter becomes a genuine restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive yellow stripe makes the filter instantly identifiable in the airbox, confirming at a glance that the upgrade is in place during routine checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable and washable design gives long-term value compared with repeated OEM paper element replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality and Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBMC has engineered the FM554\/04RACE using the same layered cotton gauze construction found in its dedicated motorsport products. The medium is precision-oiled at the factory and pleated to maximise surface area within the original filter footprint, so the airbox lid closes correctly and the intake ducting seals as designed. On a stock ZX-6R the filter delivers a perceptible improvement in throttle crispness; on a bike with an aftermarket exhaust and ECU tune it removes a restriction that would otherwise limit the gains from those other modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEveryday Usability and Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike a velocity-stack or airbox conversion, the FM554\/04RACE requires no permanent changes to the motorcycle and does not trigger dashboard warnings or require sensor relocation. It is equally at home on a commuter ZX-6R that sees the occasional track day and on a dedicated track bike that demands every available horsepower. Maintenance intervals are longer than with paper elements, and a BMC cleaning kit restores the filter to as-new performance, making the lifetime cost genuinely competitive against repeated standard replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BMC FM554\/04RACE is designed to fit the following Kawasaki models:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki ZX-6R — model years 2009 to 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki ZX-636 — model years 2009 to 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki ZX-6RR — model years 2009 to 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways confirm your specific model year and variant against the BMC part number before ordering. No airbox modification is required for any of the listed fitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: BMC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: FM554\/04RACE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Racing air filter (drop-in OEM replacement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter medium: Layered, pre-oiled cotton gauze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: BMC Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: Kawasaki ZX-6R \/ ZX-636 \/ ZX-6RR, 2009–2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirbox modification required: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable \/ washable: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168722018570,"sku":"FM554\/04RACE","price":74.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/FM554.png?v=1780812502","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/cs\/products\/bmc-fm554-04race","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}