2022 Kawasaki NINJA H2 R Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki NINJA H2 R Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC)

Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC)

KTRC is an intelligent system that calculates the slip level of the rear wheel (wheelspin) during acceleration and controls the optimum slip ratio to suit the riding conditions. KTRC can contribute to a stable ride for sports riding. KTRC cannot respond to every condition. Acceleration may be delayed under certain conditions.

WARNING
KTRC cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices. Be aware of how the KTRC system operates and its limitations. It is the rider’s re- responsibility to ride at appropriate speeds and manner. If a wheelie occurs due to excessive acceleration, KTRC will control the engine output to make the front wheel contact with the road surface. In this case,  slightly release the throttle grip so that the front wheel stays in contact with the road surface.
WARNING
Avoid an abrupt moving off on a slippery road surface that causes the rear wheel to slip. On a slippery road surface, never suddenly open or close the throttle grip or abruptly disengage or disengage the clutch. Abrupt throttle and/or clutch control on a slippery road sur- face could loss of stability of the motorcycle and lead to a topple resulting in serious injury or death. KTRC determines the traction control characteristics with nine mode selections. KTRC can also be set to OFF.

KTRC Mode

• Mode 1:
  • KTRC least intervenes among the nine modes. This mode gives maximum acceleration for sport riding.
• Mode 9:
  • KTRC intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel from spinning whenever possible. This mode is used in low-grip situations.

KTRC mode setting

NOTE

• The KTRC OFF can be selected only when the motorcycle is at a stop.
• Close the throttle grip completely.
• Push the mode button. The KTRC mode indicator starts blinking.

A. Mode Button
B. KTRC Mode Indicator

• Push the upper button or lower button to select the KTRC mode.

A. Upper Button
B. Lower Button

A. Flow when pushing an upper button
B. Flow when pushing the lower button
C. While stopping the motorcycle

• Push the mode button to finish the setting mode.

NOTE

• When changing the mode, stop the motorcycle.
• When 30 seconds have passed or the throttle is opened after the KTRC mode indicator starts blinking, it
• stops blinking and the selected mode is fixed.
• The mode can be changed only when the throttle grip is closed completely.
• Operate the throttle carefully while the KTRC is OFF because wheel- spin of the rear wheel cannot be controlled.
• When the traction control is activated while riding, the KTRC indicator appears.

A. KTRC Indicator (Yellow)
For more detailed information about the warning of the KTRC, see the Indicators section in the GENERAL INFOR- MOTION chapter.

NOTE

• The selected mode is maintained even when the ignition switch is turned off, or the battery is dis- charged or removed.
• In KTRC OFF, the mode is automatic- call}’ switched to 1, whenever the ignition switch is turned off