1) Overview
This model has an Electronic Steering Damper (ESD) [A]. Unlike conventional manual adjustment method of Kawasaki, damping characteristics are adjusted by the electronic control unit.
2) Purpose
Designed to offer increased stability at high speed without interfering with light and nimble steering at low speed.
3) Advantages
Damping characteristics are properly adjusted by the electronic control unit based on primarily vehicle speed, and additionally acceleration/deceleration.
During public road riding, lighter damping characteristics are selected to preserve the natural nimble handling of this model.
During circuit riding, stiffer damping settings are chosen to enhance stability for better cornering.
Like the public road riding settings, ESD provides the rider with moderate feedback while maintaining natural handling feel. (moderate and natural work fine here) Electronic control is based on speed and acceleration, so at high speeds stability is enhanced.
4) Difference
Change the steering damper damping adjustment method from manual (ZX1000JC/KC) to automatic (Stepper Motor).
Previous Models (
ZX1000JC/KC)
New Models (ZX1000JD/KD)
5) Related Parts
Meter [A] Electronic Steering Damper (ESD) [B]
ESD ECU [A]
FI ECU [B]
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [A]
6) Meter
Added an indicator “ESD” warning symbol [A] in the instruments.
The yellow warning indicator light [B] and ESD warning symbol go on whenever there is a malfunction in the ESD system.
At this time, the ESD system maintains the last damping force setting.
7) Error Display
Only Meter Diagnosis
When both “ESD” warning symbol [A] and yellow warning
indicator light [B] go on , the LCD displays service code
[C] by push the upper button [D] at odometer indication
(see Self-Diagnosis Procedures in the Self-Diagnosis System
chapter). 
Unit Conversion Table
Related Parts LocationsFuses
Fuses are arranged in the fuse boxes
located under the passenger’s seat and
in the left fairing. The main fuse is
located under the passenger’s seat.
If a fuse fails during operation, inspect
the electrical system to determine
the cause, and then replace it with
a new fuse of proper amp ...
Catalytic Converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide,
hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides to convert them into carbon
dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting
in much cleaner exhaust gases
to be discharged into the atmosphe ...
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
NOTE
In dusty areas, the element should be replaced more
frequently than the recommended interval.
WARNINGIf dirt or dust is allowed to pass through
into the
throttle body assy, the throttle may become stuck,
possibly causing accident. Replace the air cleaner
element according ...
