{"product_id":"k-tech-dds-lite-rear-shock-absorber-kawasaki-zx-6r-245-011-150-010","title":"K-Tech DDS Lite Rear Shock Absorber Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009–2019) 245-011-150-010","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt on the same core architecture as the DDS Pro, the K-Tech DDS Lite rear shock absorber delivers genuine race-derived suspension performance for the Kawasaki ZX-6R across the full 2009–2019 model range. Riders who demand precise, repeatable damping on track without the premium of the full Pro specification will find the DDS Lite the sharpest upgrade available at its price point — and one that can grow with their ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-way adjustability gives riders independent control over compression, rebound, preload and ride height to suit any circuit or road condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-click compression damping adjustment enables fine, repeatable tuning between sessions without tools beyond a screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-click rebound damping adjustment maintains full control over chassis attitude under hard braking and corner exit acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual spring preload adjustment allows the shock to be tailored precisely to rider weight and riding style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength adjustment lets you dial in the exact ride height and geometry to suit your preferred corner entry behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined components throughout ensure tight tolerances, long service life and consistent performance lap after lap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDS technology includes mounting points for a potentiometer, enabling data logging integration when upgraded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully upgradeable from Lite to Pro specification — add hydraulic preload adjustment and the bypass valve at any time without replacing the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide range of spring rates available to match rider weight and track demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DDS Lite is derived directly from K-Tech's DDS Pro platform. The fundamental damping cartridge, housing dimensions and adjustment architecture are shared, so the performance on track is not a compromise — it is simply the Pro unit without the hydraulic preload collar and the Pro-spec bypass valve. Those two elements can be retrofitted at any authorised K-Tech Service Centre, making the DDS Lite an intelligent first step into K-Tech suspension for riders who may want to build capability over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 35 mm body diameter and 12 mm shaft are sized for the ZX-6R's linkage geometry, and the 62 mm stroke mirrors the OEM travel while improving mid-stroke control under the sustained cornering loads typical of a supersport riding session. The recommended starting settings — 8 clicks compression, 8 clicks rebound and 10 mm preload — are derived from K-Tech's own test and development programme on the ZX-6R platform and provide a well-balanced baseline from which to build a circuit-specific setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery structural component is CNC-machined from high-grade aluminium or steel billet, eliminating the casting porosity that can compromise damping consistency in OEM units over time. Both the upper and lower eyes measure 30 mm wide with 10 mm bolt diameters, matching the ZX-6R's standard mounting hardware so no adaptor is required for fitment. The body housing runs at 35 mm diameter with a 12 mm damper rod, proportions that balance torsional stiffness against unsprung weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shock absorber is engineered specifically for the Kawasaki ZX-6R and fits the following model years:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKawasaki ZX-6R — 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways verify frame and linkage compatibility before fitment. K-Tech recommends installation by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre; correct assembly requires specialist tools and torque procedures to achieve optimum performance and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245-011-150-010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 mm (tolerance -3 \/ +3 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55-155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 N \/ 5.00 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody housing diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamper rod diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye — width 30 mm, bolt diameter 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye — width 30 mm, bolt diameter 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompression adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 clicks (recommended setting: 8 clicks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRebound adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 clicks (recommended setting: 8 clicks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring preload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual (recommended setting: 10 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (RCU) adjustment range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168835133706,"sku":"245-011-150-010","price":1307.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/NEWZX6R.png?v=1780817050","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/k-tech-dds-lite-rear-shock-absorber-kawasaki-zx-6r-245-011-150-010","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}