
The facts.
| Brand | K-Tech |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 055-55.KA06.17 |
| Fitment | Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2019) |
| Stroke | 65.00mm (+30mm extended) |
| Overall Length | 250.00mm |
| Inner Diameter | 18.00mm |
| Piston Rod Diameter | 8.00mm |
| Mounting Type (Top & Bottom) | Eye, Ø8.00mm bolt |
| Damping Adjustment | 22-way adjustable |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Taming a ZX-6R at speed demands more than talent — it demands hardware that reacts before you do. The K-Tech Racing +30mm steering damper kit for the Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2019) brings genuine track-grade stability to every ride, whether you're threading through city traffic or pushing hard through the final sector. With 22-way adjustable damping, an extended +30mm stroke, and a nitrogen-pressurised reservoir, this is the upgrade that quietly does its job every time you need it most.
Key Features
- Extended +30mm stroke (65mm total travel) delivers greater steering authority and control at high speed, where conventional dampers run out of range.
- 22-way adjustable damping lets you dial in precisely the right resistance for road or track, from relaxed commuting to hard circuit use.
- CSC (Constant Safety Control) system continuously absorbs sudden steering inputs, reducing the risk of wobble and tank-slappers without deadening everyday feel.
- Low-friction Ø8mm piston rod with a specialist surface treatment glides smoothly throughout the stroke — single-rod design keeps piston loading even and consistent.
- Triple-seal arrangement — dust wiper plus dual oil seals — keeps contamination and leaks out over the long term.
- Nitrogen-pressurised reservoir prevents oil aeration under hard use, so damping performance stays linear and repeatable.
- Fully serviceable construction with available spare parts, making this a long-term investment rather than a throwaway fitment.
Built for Daily Use and Weekend Track Days
What sets the K-Tech Racing +30mm kit apart from budget alternatives is that it works equally well in both worlds. The 22-way adjustment range is wide enough to accommodate a relaxed road setting that never feels intrusive, yet firm enough for a track setup that actively counters high-speed instability. The CSC system manages this balance automatically in the background, so there is no trade-off between safety and sensitivity — you simply ride, and the damper keeps up.
The eye-to-eye mounting geometry (Ø8mm top and bottom mounting bolts) positions the damper correctly for the ZX-6R's steering geometry, avoiding any side-loading of the piston that would introduce stiction or accelerate wear. Combined with the triple-seal package, this means the unit tolerates rain, grit, and track day grime without degrading performance.
Engineering Detail
K-Tech's internal architecture centres on a low-friction piston rod finished to a tight surface specification. The single-rod layout — rather than a twin-tube compromise — ensures that every millimetre of the 65mm stroke delivers the same consistent resistance. The nitrogen reservoir maintains a positive pressure above the oil column, eliminating the foam that causes inconsistent damping when a standard hydraulic unit overheats or cavitates under repeated steering inputs.
All serviceable internals are available as replacement parts through K-Tech's dealer network, so the initial purchase price is the cost of the unit, not the cost of eventually replacing it.
Fitment and Compatibility
This kit is designed specifically for the Kawasaki ZX-6R covering model years 2009 to 2019. Part number: 055-55.KA06.17.
Installation requires specialist tools and technical knowledge. K-Tech strongly recommends fitting by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre to ensure correct setup and full performance of the damper.
Specifications
- Inner diameter: 18.00mm
- Piston rod (outer) diameter: 8.00mm
- Overall length: 250.00mm
- Stroke: 65.00mm (+30mm extended)
- Top mounting type: eye
- Top mounting bolt diameter: 8.00mm
- Bottom mounting type: eye
- Bottom mounting bolt diameter: 8.00mm
- Damping adjustment: 22-way
- Part number: 055-55.KA06.17
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x K-Tech Racing +30mm steering damper for Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2019)
- Mounting hardware
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2019)
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