Jake TheGardenSnake's Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 budget build

2013–2018 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636: A ZX-6R 636 refreshed and upgraded with J&P Cycles parts as a budget 600 build.

Jake TheGardenSnake on YouTube Stage 2 · committed 8 parts $1,455 at typical prices

Parts as named in ZX-6R is DONE!!! Kawasaki 636 Build by Jake TheGardenSnake (Jul 2018). Prices are typical US street prices, verified Nov 2026, not what the builder paid. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the creator.

2013–2018 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636
PartTypical price Where to buy
Vortex Adjustable RearsetsAdjustable rearsets listed in the description for the 636.Rearsets
$460
CRG Roll-A-Click folding brake and clutch lever pairFolding levers, brake and clutch, both in black.Levers
$260
Avon Spirit ST tire set 120/60ZR17 and 180/55ZR17eBay photo
Avon Spirit ST tire set 120/60ZR17 and 180/55ZR17Sport-touring front and rear tires fitted in the build.Tires & Wheels
$320
Zero Gravity Double Bubble windscreeneBay photo
Zero Gravity Double Bubble windscreenDark smoke double bubble screen, held on with gold bolts.Bodywork
$115
K&N high-flow air filtereBay photo
K&N high-flow air filterReplacement air filter that goes in alongside the Power Commander.Tune
$95
GBrakes (formerly Galfer USA) stainless front brake line kiteBay photo
GBrakes (formerly Galfer USA) stainless front brake line kitStainless front brake lines; a rear line is also listed.Brakes
$100
EBC Double-H sintered pads (per caliper)eBay photo
EBC Double-H sintered pads (per caliper)Sintered front pads, listed with matching rear pads.Brakes
$50
Driven Racing Halo bar endseBay photo
Driven Racing Halo bar endsBar-end weights from Driven.Crash Protection
$55
Parts total$1,455 Boxed links go straight to a product at the price we saw on the date shown; the rest are retailer searches. Confirm the part number for your year before you buy.

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What's in the video

Jake TheGardenSnake built a Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 over a series of videos, with the parts from J&P Cycles. This final episode installs the last parts and then rides the bike.

Engine and control changes include a Power Commander V, a K&N air filter, folding CRG levers and Vortex adjustable rearsets. A Zero Gravity double bubble screen and Avon Spirit ST tires are also on the list.

The description also lists Galfer lines, EBC pads, a BikeMaster rotor, an RK chain kit, an EBC clutch kit, fluids and a lithium battery.

Also on the bike, not priced here: Dynojet Power Commander V, EBC SRC Kevlar clutch kit, RK 520 chain and sprocket kit, 14/43, EBC Double-H rear pads, BikeMaster front brake rotor, Galfer stainless rear brake line, BikeMaster lithium battery and charger, Renthal Road grips, Pro-Bolt gold fairing and windscreen bolts, PSR smog block-off plates, K&N oil filter, Silkolene Pro 4 10W40 oil.

Watch ZX-6R is DONE!!! Kawasaki 636 Build on YouTube.