{"product_id":"k-tech-dds-closed-cartridge-kit-kawasaki-zx-6r","title":"K-Tech DDS Closed Cartridge Kit for Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2019) – 155-011-150-010","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped with lessons drawn from the British Superbike Championship and the Isle of Man TT, the K-Tech DDS Closed Cartridge Kit transforms the standard fork on the Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2019) into a genuinely race-bred suspension assembly. The Direct Damping System architecture, pressurised cartridge design and precision-machined internals represent a level of engineering refinement that is immediately felt through the first corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-way independently adjustable compression and rebound damping for tailored setup across road and track conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented DDS (Direct Damping System) technology actively prevents cavitation, ensuring consistent, fade-free damping performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetric damping circuits work independently of one another, sharpening response and reducing lag between rider input and fork reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 mm piston promotes optimised oil flow through the 31 mm control valves for smooth, progressive damping throughout the stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 mm piston rod minimises system offset and contributes to more linear, predictable fork behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 mm preload adjustment range allows precise spring-rate fine-tuning without removing the forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased stroke over the standard cartridge, improving suspension travel and expanding the setup window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign, Finish and Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eK-Tech's closed cartridge units carry a design philosophy refined over years of competition at the highest levels of British and international road racing. Every component reflects that heritage: the pressurised cartridge body is manufactured to exacting tolerances, the anodised finish is built to withstand workshop abuse and track vibration alike, and the assembly sits neatly within the original ZX-6R fork legs without modification to the chassis. This is not an aftermarket approximation of race suspension — it is the same category of hardware used by professional teams, adapted and validated for the specific fork geometry of the 2009–2019 ZX-6R.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance on Road and Track\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 36-260 spring series supplied with the kit is matched to the ZX-6R's fork dimensions, and the recommended baseline settings — 16 compression clicks, 18 rebound clicks, 10 mm preload — give an immediately usable starting point whether the bike is heading for a trackday or a long-distance road session. From that baseline, the 30-way click range is wide enough to cover a fast lightweight rider on a smooth circuit and a heavier rider on a bumpy A-road with room to spare. The independent damping circuits mean compression and rebound can be dialled without the adjustments interfering with one another, making setup methodical rather than iterative guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavitation — the formation of vapour bubbles in fork oil under high-speed damping loads — is the primary cause of inconsistent fork feel during hard braking and mid-corner compressions. K-Tech's patented pressurised system eliminates the conditions that allow cavitation to develop, so the fork delivers the same response on lap one as it does on lap thirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis closed cartridge kit is designed as a direct replacement for the standard cartridge in the Kawasaki ZX-6R fork. No chassis modification is required. Confirmed fitment:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKawasaki ZX-6R — model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation must be carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre to ensure correct assembly, safety and warranty validity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK-Tech DDS Closed Cartridge Kit (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pairs of springs for individual setup optimisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist tools for straightforward cartridge exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155-011-150-010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36-260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm \/ 32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter diameter (piston rod)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiston size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl valve diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompression adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-way click, recommended baseline 16 clicks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRebound adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-way click, recommended baseline 18 clicks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreload adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm range, recommended baseline 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKawasaki ZX-6R 2009–2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168834773258,"sku":"155-011-150-010","price":2827.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/DDS3_e3ebec6d-a55a-40d2-a687-1f277dc068af.png?v=1780817044","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-ca\/products\/k-tech-dds-closed-cartridge-kit-kawasaki-zx-6r","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}