2022 Kawasaki NINJA H2 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 side 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 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
10 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.
A. Spring Preload Adjuster
- Turn the adjuster clockwise with a hexagonal wrench to increase damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease damping force.
A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
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 effect 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 only one click at a time and confirm the effect from the adjust- ment before making additional changes. Go back to the stan- dard setting if necessary.
There is no mounting instruction be- cause the original Kawasaki setting is given as for this shock absorber. Öhlins can accept the overhaul of your shock absorber at your cost. How- ever, if the setting parts of the absorber is changed, it shall be excluded from Kawasaki warranty.
Spring Preload Adjustment
The adjuster is located above the muffler.
Standard
12 clicks Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
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 in-crease damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease 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 Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the upper end of the rear shock absorber.
Standard
10 clicks Out from the fully seated position (tumed fully clockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease 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.
Regular Street Use:
Every 30 000 km (18 750 mile) or 3 years When the service is necessary, ask an authorized Kawasaki dealer
Setting Tables
Front Fork 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 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 small tolerance of production.
Rear Shock Absorber Spring Preload Setting 
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 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 small tolerance of production.
NOTICE
Do not exceed 25 clicks or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.