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

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.

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.

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.