2022 Kawasaki NINJA H2 R Suspension System
Suspension System
Front Fork
WARNING
Improper fork leg adjustment can cause poor handling and loss of stability, which could lead to an accident. Always adjust the fork legs on the left and right sides to the same setting.
NOTICE
After riding on the normal road, the unpaved road, and in the rainy weather, clean off any dirt (grit, mud, or insect, etc.) that stuck to the inner tube before it hardens. If the motorcycle keeps running with the dirt stuck to the inner tube, the oil seal will be damaged and it causes the oil leak.
Spring Preload Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the top of each front fork leg.
Standard
- 7 turns in
- In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase spring preload and stiffen the suspension.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease spring preload and soften the suspension.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
A. Spring Preload Adjuster
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the top of each front fork leg.
Standard
- 13 clicks
- Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise with a hexagonal wrench to increase the damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease the damping force.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
- Turn the adjuster clockwise with a hexagonal wrench to increase the damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease the damping force.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
Compression Damping Force Adjuster
The adjuster is located at the top of each front fork leg.
A. Compression Damping Force Adjuster
Rear Shock Absorber
WARNING
- Adjusting the Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber outside the spring preload and damper adjuster usable range could affect suspension balance and result in an unsafe riding condition. Adjust the spring preload and the damping only within the adjustable usable range.
- When making spring preload and damping adjustments, change the adjuster to only one click at a time and confirm the effect of the adjustment before making additional changes. Go back to the standard setting if necessary.
There is no mounting instruction because the original Kawasaki setting is given for this shock absorber. Öhlins can accept the overhaul of your shock absorber at your cost. Spring Preload Adjustment The adjuster is located above the muffler. Standard
Standard
- O clicks
- In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase spring preload.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease spring preload.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
A. Spring Preload Adjuster
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the upper end of the rear shock absorber.
Standard
- 13 clicks
- Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase the damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease the damping force.
A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster Compression
Adjustment
Damping Force
The adjuster is located at the upper end of the rear shock absorber.
Standard
- 13 clicks
- Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase the damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease the damping force.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
A. Compression Damping Force Adjuster
- Öhlins Recommended Service Interval
- Öhlins recommends an overhaul in the following interval.
- Racing: Every 20 hours of operation
- When the service is necessary, ask an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Setting Tables
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.
Front Fork Damping Force Settings
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.
Front Fork Damping Force Settings
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.
Rear Shock Absorber Spring Preload Setting
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.
Rear Shock Absorber Damping Force Settings
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.
NOTICE
Do not exceed 30 clicks or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.