
The facts.
| Brand | Öhlins |
|---|---|
| Part Number | FGK 204 |
| System | NIX 30 cartridge kit |
| Cartridge Diameter | 30 mm |
| Fork Travel | 130 mm |
| Spring Series | 08790 (springs sold separately) |
| Compression Adjuster Location | Left fork leg |
| Rebound Adjuster Location | Right fork leg |
| Fitment | Honda CBR 600 RR (2007–2012) |
| Certification | German parts certificate (Teilegutachten) included |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Long days in the saddle and spirited back-road sessions both demand a fork that works with you, not against you. The Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 204 transforms the stock fork on the Honda CBR 600 RR (2007–2012) into a precision instrument, delivering the plush initial stroke and fatigue-free control that only a fully adjustable 30 mm cartridge system can provide.
Key Features
- 30 mm cartridge design replaces the factory internals for a dramatic gain in damping consistency and mid-corner stability
- Compression damping and compression adjuster housed in the left fork leg for intuitive, logical tuning access
- Rebound damping and rebound adjuster positioned in the right fork leg, keeping circuits separate and adjustment clean
- Spring preload adjusted directly at the fork cap — no special tools, no disassembly required between sessions
- 130 mm travel retained, preserving the CBR 600 RR's geometry while unlocking far greater control over how that travel is used
- Includes a German parts certificate (Teilegutachten), confirming road legality for German-registered machines
- Installation guide supplied; professional fitting by an authorised Öhlins Service Centre recommended for optimum results
Precision Engineering for Road and Track
Öhlins engineered the NIX 30 system to solve one of the most common complaints among CBR 600 RR riders: the factory fork's tendency to feel harsh over successive bumps and vague under hard braking. By separating the compression and rebound circuits between the two legs, each circuit can be tuned independently without compromise. The result is a fork that stays composed through long sweeping bends, yet remains supple enough over broken surfaces to keep the front tyre loading evenly — the kind of feel that reduces rider fatigue over a full day's riding.
Easy Adjustment, Lasting Comfort
All primary adjustments — compression, rebound, and spring preload — are accessible at the fork caps without removing the front wheel or disassembling the forks. This means you can dial in the ride to suit a pillion load, a track day, or a solo touring run in minutes. The 08790-series spring range (springs ordered separately) allows you to choose a rate matched precisely to your body weight and riding style, rather than accepting the single compromise spring Honda supplies from the factory.
Fitment and Compatibility
The Öhlins NIX 30 Cartridge Kit FGK 204 is designed exclusively for the Honda CBR 600 RR covering model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Verify your model year before ordering. Springs from the Öhlins 08790 series must be purchased separately to complete the installation.
Fitting and Setup Service
Öhlins components deliver what they promise once they are fitted and set up properly. As an authorised Öhlins service centre we do exactly that in house — installation, service and setup. Simply ask if you would like us to take care of it.
Specifications
- Part number: FGK 204
- Cartridge diameter: 30 mm
- Fork travel: 130 mm
- Spring series: 08790 (springs sold separately)
- Compression adjuster: left fork leg
- Rebound adjuster: right fork leg
- Preload adjustment: fork cap
- Includes German parts certificate (Teilegutachten)
- Fitment: Honda CBR 600 RR (2007–2012)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Honda CBR 600 RR (2007–2012)
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