Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 203 for Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2011)

When safety and confidence on both road and track are non-negotiable, the Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 203 delivers a certified, engineering-led upgrade for the Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2011) that transforms fork behaviour at every speed. Backed by a German type-approval parts certificate (Teilegutachten), this is a compliance-ready performance modification you can ride legally and with complete assurance.

Key Features

• German Teilegutachten included — fully road-legal fork upgrade with official type-approval documentation for Germany.
• 30 mm cartridge system engineered specifically for the Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2011), delivering measurably improved damping and stability over the stock fork internals.
• Compression damping and its adjuster are housed in the left fork leg; rebound damping and its adjuster sit in the right leg — a clean, logical split for precise, independent tuning.
• All adjustments — including spring preload — are made conveniently at the fork cap, with no need to remove the wheel or disassemble the fork.
• 122 mm of stroke provides ample travel for both aggressive track use and road riding comfort.
• Compatible with the Öhlins 08790-series springs (ordered separately) for a fully tailored spring-and-damper combination.
• Installation guide included; professional fitment by an authorised Öhlins Service Centre recommended for optimal results.

Engineering & Build Quality

The NIX 30 system replaces the original damping cartridge with a 30 mm Öhlins unit engineered to Öhlins' exacting race-derived standards. The separated compression and rebound circuits mean each characteristic can be dialled in independently, so you are never compromising one to correct the other. The fork cap adjuster interface keeps setup changes fast and tool-light — critical when conditions change between sessions. The kit arrives with a full installation guide, and Öhlins' network of authorised service centres can carry out fitting and initial setup for riders who want factory-level confidence from the first lap.

Road & Track Use

The CBR1000RR in its 2008–2011 form is a machine that rewards suspension precision. The FGK 203 kit removes the vagueness and limited adjustability of the stock fork internals and replaces them with a system capable of resolving the fine detail of a circuit's braking zones and the unpredictability of real-world road surfaces alike. With the Teilegutachten in your documents, the upgrade is not a compromise between performance and legality — it is both, simultaneously.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Honda CBR1000RR — model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
• Springs are not included; order Öhlins 08790-series springs separately to complete the damper-and-spring package.

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