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Ninja ZX-6R 2018 - Damp

Tuned for Castle Combe Circuit - adds: asphalt, fast

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Damp - Castle Combe Circuit

Set this first

There is nothing to change here: the values below come from a released reference and are used as they are - so there is no factory value for them to deviate from.

Key values

13 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Moderately documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) owner's manual standard tyre pressure + OEM gearing (16/43)

Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

13 confirmed values
BrakeNissin Radial Monobloc 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length112 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium Perimeter Frame
Fork height in clampstube protrusion above top clamp0 ringOEM
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkShowa SFF-BP 41 mm Fork
Sagloaded, rider in gear35 mmOEM
Spring rate9.5 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockShowa Bottom-Link Uni-Trak Shock
Sagloaded, rider in gear28 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load8 mmOEM
Spring rate95 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TirePirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
Compoundmediumreviewed
Front tire pressure2.5 bar (36.26 psi)reviewed
Rear tire pressure2.9 bar (42.06 psi)reviewed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket16 teethreviewed
Rear sprocket43 teethreviewed
Triple ClampOEM Triple Clamp
Offset32 mmOEM

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Damp baseline for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 at Castle Combe Circuit shifts none of the 13 computed settings away from the OEM standard. Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 5 verified reference setups.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.

Doesn't feel right on track?

Pick the symptom and we'll show the likely setup causes - and whether it is really a technique thing.

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Riding technique
Body position: hanging off and getting your knee down - body-positionLoose arms, progressive throttle on corner exit - throttleTrail braking to the apex - braking

Matching protective gear

The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.

AGV K1 S FASTLAP Integralhelm schwarz-violett-pink XS
HelmetFits the discipline
AGV K1 S FASTLAP Integralhelm schwarz-violett-pink XS
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black White
GlovesFits the discipline
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black White
CE
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Damp setup for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Damp baseline for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 at Castle Combe Circuit shifts none of the 13 computed settings away from the OEM standard.

How much race sag for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018?

As a starting point, 28 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 in Damp conditions?

As a starting point: 2.5 bar front, 2.9 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 run?

As a starting point, 16 teeth front / 43 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.