K-Tech front fork piston kit 20SSK-KYB-4HL for Yamaha YZF-R6 2006-2016
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Technical data
Part number20SSK-KYB-4HL
Outer diameter20.00 mm
Kit typeComplete piston kit assembly
FitmentYamaha YZF-R6 (2006-2016)
Fork brand/typeKYB
Country of manufactureGreat Britain
Intended useRoad and track
DescriptionThe whole story

Restoring sharp, predictable damping to your Yamaha YZF-R6 does not have to mean a full suspension overhaul. The K-Tech front fork piston kit 20SSK-KYB-4HL slots directly into the existing KYB forks of 2006-2016 YZF-R6 models, delivering tighter tolerances, revised control valves and new needles that simply out-perform the OEM cartridge — whether you commute, tour or push hard on track days.

Key Features

  • Complete pre-assembled piston kit — every component arrives ready to install, minimising workshop time and the chance of assembly errors
  • Tighter manufacturing tolerances than the original Yamaha parts, translating to more consistent damping response across the full stroke
  • New control valves and needles extend the usable adjustment range, so you can fine-tune compression and rebound to suit your riding style and road conditions
  • 20.00 mm outer diameter — machined to match the KYB fork internals of the YZF-R6 (2006-2016) precisely
  • Designed and manufactured in Great Britain to K-Tech's exacting suspension standards
  • Equally at home on the road or the track — the upgrade makes sense as a long-term investment whether you ride daily or chase lap times at weekends

Performance on Road and Track

Stock fork pistons wear over time and their tolerances were always a compromise between cost and performance. Fitting the K-Tech 20SSK-KYB-4HL brings the fork back — or beyond — its factory specification. On the road you notice less dive under hard braking, a more planted front tyre feel through fast corners, and reduced fatigue over broken surfaces. On track the wider, more precise adjustment range lets a suspension technician dial in exactly the damping curve your riding weight and pace demands.

Build Quality

K-Tech Suspension has been engineering damping components in the UK for decades, supplying professional race teams alongside road riders who simply want better handling from their existing hardware. Every piston in this kit is machined to closer tolerances than the OEM equivalent, and the updated valve and needle configuration gives a finer, more linear response rather than the on-off feel that worn or basic OEM parts can produce.

Installation Note

Fork cartridge work requires specialist tools and a clean workshop environment. K-Tech strongly recommends having this kit installed by an authorised K-Tech service centre with the appropriate training and equipment. This product is available exclusively through authorised K-Tech dealers qualified to carry out the installation.

Fitment & Compatibility

This piston kit is designed specifically for the following motorcycle:

  • Yamaha YZF-R6 — model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Always confirm your fork outer-tube diameter and cartridge type before ordering if your forks have been previously modified.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Part number 20SSK-KYB-4HL
Outer diameter 20.00 mm
Kit type Complete piston kit assembly
Fitment Yamaha YZF-R6 (2006-2016)
Fork brand/type KYB
Country of manufacture Great Britain
Intended use Road and track
FitmentWhich bikes this fits
  • Yamaha YZF-R6 (2006–2016)
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