Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Sport-kawasaki traction control (s-ktrc)

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S-KTRC is an intelligent system that calculates the slip level of the rear wheel (wheelspin) and is suitable for sports riding conditions. S-KTRC is designed to function on public roads.

Acceleration may be delayed under certain circumstances depending on road conditions. S-KTRC cannot respond to every condition.

WARNING

S-KTRC cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices. All riders must be aware of how the S-KTRC system operates and its limitations.

It is still your responsibility to ride at appropriate speeds and throttle control for weather, road surface and traffic conditions.

The S-KTRC functions at 5 km/h (3.1 mph) or more, and stops functioning at 4 km/h (2.5 mph) or below.

WARNING

Use of nonrecommended tires could cause a malfunction or improper operation of S-KTRC.

Always use recommended standard tires for this motorcycle.

MODES

The S-KTRC determines the traction control characteristics with three mode selections. The S-KTRC can also be set to OFF.

The S-KTRC and the Power mode can be set separately. By combining each setting, the rider can get various riding feelings.

MODE 1:

The S-KTRC least intervenes among the three modes. This makes lengthy drifts and wheelies possible when exiting tight corners.

MODE 2:

There is more S-KTRC intervention compared tomode 1. Thismakes slight drifts possible when exiting tight corners.

MODE 3:

The S-KTRC intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel from spinning whenever possible.

[Example] (Actual ranges vary with rider skills)

S-KTRC Button

Use the S-KTRC button on the left hadle switch to set the S-KTRC mode.

A. S-KTRC Button (Lower Part)

Themode can be changed only when the throttle grip is closed completely.

NOTE

When changing the mode, stop the motorcycle.

Close the throttle grip completely.
Hold down (0.3 0.4
seconds) the S-KTRC button on the left handlebar switch to change the mode.

NOTE

Check the indicator to make sure that the mode has been changed.
The S-KTRC OFF can be selected only when themotorcycle is at a stop.
Changing to mode 1 from the S-KTRC OFF is possible while running.

A. S-KTRC OFF Indicator

NOTE

The mode setting of the S-KTRC is maintained if the ignition switch is turned to OFF position.
When the ignition switch is turned to OFF position, and then back to ON position while the S-KTRC is OFF, the S-KTRC is set in the mode 1.
The mode setting of the S-KTRC is maintained if the battery is disconnected.
When the battery is disconnected, and then it is connected while the S-KTRC is OFF, the S-KTRC is set in the mode 1.

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Power mode

The Power mode determines the engine power output characteristics and has three settings. The S-KTRC and the Power mode can be set separately. By combining each setting, the rider can get vario ...

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