
The facts.
| Part Number | FGK 206 |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Diameter | 30 mm |
| Travel | 120 mm |
| Compatible Spring Series | Öhlins 08790 series (ordered separately) |
| Compression Adjuster Position | Left fork leg |
| Rebound Adjuster Position | Right fork leg |
| Preload Adjustment | Fork cap |
| Fitment | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2009–2016) |
| Road Approval | ABE (Germany) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Upgrade the fork performance of your Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R without the cost of a full suspension overhaul. The Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 206 slots directly into your existing fork legs and transforms damping precision, giving you the control and feedback that the stock internals simply cannot deliver — whether you commute hard or chase lap times.
Key Features
- 30 mm Öhlins NIX cartridge system delivers a significant improvement in both compression and rebound damping 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 — keeping adjustments clean and separate.
- Spring preload is adjusted directly at the fork cap, so you can dial in your ride height and sag quickly at the roadside or in the paddock.
- German ABE type approval included, confirming road-legal use in Germany without further certification headaches.
- Springs from the Öhlins 08790 series are recommended and ordered separately, letting you choose the correct spring rate for your weight and riding style.
- Installation instructions included; professional fitting at an authorised Öhlins Service Centre recommended for best results.
Performance on Road and Track
The NIX 30 cartridge design is an everyday upgrade as much as a track tool. On long road rides the independent compression and rebound adjustment means you can soften the setup for comfort without sacrificing the high-speed stability that makes the ZX-6R such a rewarding machine. On circuit the same adjusters let you stiffen compression for late braking and tune rebound for corner exit grip — all without specialist tools. The value proposition is clear: Öhlins-quality damping at a fraction of the price of fully adjustable aftermarket forks.
Fitment and Compatibility
The Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 206 is engineered specifically for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R across the following model years:
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2009–2016)
The 120 mm travel cartridge replaces the stock damping rod internals within the original fork tubes. Springs (Öhlins 08790 series) must be ordered separately to complete the installation.
Fitting and Setup Service
Öhlins recommends that its suspension is fitted by an authorised service centre. We are one, and we do the work here: installation, servicing and a proper setup. Ask us and we will include it with the order.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | FGK 206 |
| Cartridge diameter | 30 mm |
| Travel | 120 mm |
| Compatible spring series | Öhlins 08790 series (ordered separately) |
| Compression adjuster position | Left fork leg |
| Rebound adjuster position | Right fork leg |
| Preload adjustment | Fork cap |
| Fitment | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2009–2016) |
| Road approval | ABE (Germany) |
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 206
- 1x Installation instructions
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2009–2016)
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