LighTech Carbon Chain Guard Kawasaki ZX-10R/RR (2011-2026) CARK9612

Few components announce a machine's racing pedigree as quietly and effectively as a properly finished carbon chain guard. LighTech's CARK9612 brings autoclave-quality carbon fibre craftsmanship to the Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR, replacing the stock plastic cover with a piece that looks as though it belongs on a factory Superbike — because, in spirit, it does.

Key Features

• Precision fitment for Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR across the full 2011–2026 model range
• Autoclave-manufactured carbon fibre construction delivers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio with no compromise on rigidity
• High-gloss carbon finish with a visible weave pattern that elevates the visual character of the entire drivetrain area
• Shields the chain, rider and surrounding bodywork from chain lube, road grime, spray and debris
• Direct OEM replacement geometry — no drilling, no modifications, straightforward installation using factory mounting points
• Equally at home on track-day machinery and road-registered bikes where both aesthetics and function matter

Heritage, Craft and Finish

LighTech has built its reputation over decades of supplying Italian craftsmanship to World Superbike teams and demanding aftermarket riders worldwide. Every component leaves the facility having passed through an autoclave process that consolidates the carbon layers under controlled heat and pressure — the same method used in aerospace and motorsport. The result is a cover with a crisp, glossy surface that resists discolouration, holds its geometry under sustained heat, and ages far more gracefully than the OEM plastic it replaces.

The high-gloss weave finish on the CARK9612 is a deliberate design choice. Where matte carbon suits understated builds, this gloss presentation works in harmony with the ZX-10R's aggressive bodywork lines and adds a considered contrast to the anodised and machined components typically found alongside it on a prepared Superbike.

Performance and Purpose

A chain guard is a functional item first. It keeps lubricant flung from a spinning chain away from the tyre, the swingarm and the rider's boot. LighTech's carbon variant does all of this while meaningfully reducing the weight of the rear-end assembly compared to the factory moulded cover. For riders who are building a focused road or track machine one gram at a time, every part replaced with a lighter, better-finished alternative contributes to the final result. The CARK9612 is part number CARK9612 in LighTech's catalogue, making reordering and cross-referencing straightforward.

Fitment and Compatibility

This chain guard is designed and manufactured specifically for the following motorcycles:

• Kawasaki ZX-10R — model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Kawasaki ZX-10RR — model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

If you are unsure whether your specific build year is covered, please contact the Inter-Pace team before ordering.

Specifications

• Brand: LighTech
• Part number: CARK9612
• Material: autoclave carbon fibre
• Finish: high-gloss clear-coat over visible carbon weave
• Type: chain guard (sprocket cover)
• Fitment: Kawasaki ZX-10R / ZX-10RR 2011–2026
• Installation: direct OEM replacement, no modifications required