
The facts.
| Brand | K-Tech |
|---|---|
| Model | TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit |
| Part number | 160-017-270-010 |
| Length | 692 mm |
| Stroke | 130 mm |
| Compression clicks | 16 (recommended baseline) |
| Rebound clicks | 16 (recommended baseline) |
| Preload adjustment | 18 mm range |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026) |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Designed for riders who demand all-day comfort and confidence through every corner, the K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit transforms the front-end feel of the Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27. Through-Rod Damping System with Regulation technology delivers precise, repeatable suspension adjustment whether you are chasing a personal best at a club day or competing in a budget-capped championship series.
Key Features
- Through-Rod technology provides an exceptionally accurate picture of chassis behaviour, allowing rider and technician to tune with genuine confidence lap after lap.
- The 'R' (Regulation) designation ensures exacting damping control, directly supporting faster, more consistent lap times without the guesswork.
- Compact closed-cartridge design improves heat dissipation, maintaining consistent damping performance throughout the full race distance.
- 16-click compression and rebound adjustment (recommended baseline) offers a wide, finely graduated tuning range to suit varied track surfaces and rider styles.
- 18 mm preload adjustment range allows precise spring loading to suit rider weight and preference, contributing to a natural, planted feel across long riding sessions.
- Proven at the highest levels of competition, including British Superbike and the Isle of Man TT — a genuine race-bred solution available to privateer teams and budget-conscious setups.
Performance and Engineering
The TRDS-R sits at the intersection of race technology and everyday usability. Its closed-cartridge architecture keeps damping fluid isolated and temperature-controlled, preventing the fade that plagues conventional cartridge designs during extended stints. Riders notice this most on track days with multiple sessions: the suspension still feels fresh and responsive in the final session of the day, not vague and overheated as budget alternatives can become.
K-Tech's Through-Rod design transfers forces more linearly than a conventional hollow rod, giving the rider a cleaner, more progressive sensation over both small ripples and heavier kerb strikes. Combined with the Regulation-tuned valving, this translates directly into improved braking stability and better front-end feel mid-corner — the two areas where the YZF-R6 rewards a well-sorted fork the most.
Championship Credentials
The TRDS-R is an ideal choice for riders and teams operating within championship price restrictions or with limited sponsor support. Its presence in the British Superbike paddock and on the Mountain Course at the Isle of Man TT demonstrates that the engineering pedigree is not simply a marketing claim — it is a product that technicians at the sharpest end of road racing trust with race outcomes.
Fitment and Compatibility
This closed cartridge kit is specifically engineered and validated for the following application:
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
Installation by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre is recommended to ensure correct set-up, spring selection and initial damping calibration.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 692 mm |
| Stroke | 130 mm |
| Compression clicks | 16 (recommended baseline) |
| Rebound clicks | 16 (recommended baseline) |
| Preload adjustment | 18 mm range |
| Technology | TRDS-R Through-Rod Damping System with Regulation |
| Included | One set of springs |
| Part number | 160-017-270-010 |
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x K-Tech TRDS-R Closed Cartridge Kit
- 1x set of springs
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026)
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