Suspension Parts for KAWASAKI ZX-6R Ninja (ZX600) 1997 – Shocks, Forks & Upgrades

Discover suspension parts guaranteed to fit the 1997 KAWASAKI ZX-6R Ninja (ZX600). Every product in this category has been validated against year-specific fork and shock specifications to ensure true compatibility.
You’ll find fork components, shock parts, shims, upgrade kits, complete suspension systems, chassis components, and the tools and fluids required for accurate servicing - all aligned with the suspension setup of the 1997 KAWASAKI ZX-6R Ninja (ZX600).

Use this page as a reliable reference when maintaining, rebuilding, or upgrading your bike’s suspension.

Bike-Specific Suspension Specifications & Setup Information

CALCULATE SPRING RATES

Rider Weight

This is a recommendation only please consult your manual

Ideal Fork Rate:
kg/mm ( N/mm)
Ideal Shock Rate:
kg/mm ( N/mm)

BIKE DETAILS

Stock Fork Spring Rate

0.729

Stock Shock Spring Rate

8.6

Bike Type

SUPERSPORT

Ideal Rider Weight

75 kg

Engine Specifications

4 Stroke Engine 600 cc

FORKS INFO

Fork Manufacturer

KYB Conventional 41 mm OD

Fork Dimensions

Compression Nut Torque
30 in-lb (0.35 kgf-m)
Front Sag
32 mm

Fork Features

Preload Adjuster
15 mm Range

Fork Oil

Fork Oil Weight
SAE 7.5
Fork Oil Level
180 mm
Oil Quanity
2

Fork Spring Information

Standard Preload
15 mm

Fork Comments

Stock cartrige bushes poorly toleranced. Suggest fitting 24-711-00 bushes x2

SHOCKS INFO

Shock Manufacturer

KYB
40 mm ID

Shock Dimensions

Nitrogen Pressure
150 psi
Shock Length (Eye to Eye)
321 mm
Shock Travel
65 mm
Shock Shaft Outer Diameter
14 mm
Standard Sag
32 mm
Shaft Nut Torque
25 ft lbs (34 NM)
Shock Oil
2.5 Weight
Standard Preload
12

Shock Features

Non-rebuildable
No

Shock Comments

Recommend hard anodizing body

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Browse All 16 Products for KAWASAKI ZX-6R Ninja (ZX600) 1997




HiCalibre

HiCalibre Shock Spring 63.5/62.6 x 195 Common Fitment : Street bikes 46mm Showa

Proudly made in the USA
(SKU: 20-087)




Teknik Motorsport

Outer Guide Bush 41 x 12 x 2.0

41mm id x 12mm tall x 2.0mm thick
(SKU: 24-508-00)
Inside Diameter d (mm):   41.0
Fork Inner Tube Ø d (mm):   41.0
Height H (mm):   12.0
Outside Ø D (mm):   45.0
Wall Thickness (mm):   2.0
$22.00
3 In Stock