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ZZRrocket · 05-31-2006, 04:38 PM

I just got off the phone with KHI. Not to upset anyone here, but here's what that had to say. Basically they stated that KHI engineers put the 120/65R17 tire on the front of the ZZR600 for a specific reason. KHI engineers felt that this tire size what best suited for the bike. I asked for technical data as to how they arrived at there choice for a 65 tire. They stated that they were unable to release this information. Oh well, I tried. I'm still convinced that it has something to do with the geometry of the bike.

Also while reading my Kawasaki Service Manual Part #99924-1254-04.

WHEELS/TIRES 9-11

! WARNING !

To ensure safe handling and stability, use only the recommended standard tires for replacement, inflated to the standard pressure.

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ZZRrocket MODERATOR SBN Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milan, Indiana Age: 44 Posts: 3,035 Casino Cash: $31511 Sportbike: 2004 ZZR1200 R.I.P. 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600	I just got off the phone with KHI. Not to upset anyone here, but here's what that had to say. Basically they stated that KHI engineers put the 120/65R17 tire on the front of the ZZR600 for a specific reason. KHI engineers felt that this tire size what best suited for the bike. I asked for technical data as to how they arrived at there choice for a 65 tire. They stated that they were unable to release this information. Oh well, I tried. I'm still convinced that it has something to do with the geometry of the bike. Also while reading my Kawasaki Service Manual Part #99924-1254-04. WHEELS/TIRES 9-11 ! WARNING ! To ensure safe handling and stability, use only the recommended standard tires for replacement, inflated to the standard pressure. __________________ SBN KAWASAKI FORUM MODERATOR USAF VETERAN 1984-1997 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS THEY ARE THE REASON YOU ARE FREE TO RIDE THE OPEN ROADS OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY THE ANSWER GURU The 2005-2008 ZZR600 are exactly the same except for paint color. Having trouble finding parts for your 2005-2008 ZZR600? Try searching for parts that will fit a 2000-2002 ZX6R "J" model. Last edited by ZZRrocket : 05-31-2006 at 10:10 PM.