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

2022 Kawasaki NINJA H2 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 not only for sports riding but also when riding on a rough or slippery road surface. KTRC is designed for use on public roads. 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 responsibility to ride at appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface, and traffic conditions. If a wheelie occurs due to excessive acceleration, KTROC will control the engine output to make the front wheel contact 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 sure face could lose the stability of the motorcycle and lead to a topple over 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 has the least intervention among the nine modes. This mode gives maximum acceleration for spot riding.

Mode 9:
KTRC intervenes early to help prevent the rear wheel from spinning whenever possible. This mode is used in low grip situations.

KTRC mode setting

NOTE

• When changing the mode, stop the motorcycle.
• When the rain mode is turned on, KTRC mode cannot be selected.
• KTRC mode can be changed only when the throttle grip is closed completely.
• KTRC OFF can be selected only
• when the motorcycle is at a stop.
• Turn off the rain mode. Refer to the
• Rain Mode section.
• Close the throttle grip completely.
• Push the mode button. KTRC mode indicator starts blinking.

A. Mode Button
B. KTRC Mode Indicator

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

NOTE

• 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
• Operate the throttle carefully while KTRC is OFF because the wheelspin of the rear wheel cannot be controlled.
• When the traction control is activated while riding, KTRC indicator appears.

A. KTRC Indicator (Yellow)

For more detailed information about the warning of KTRC, see the indicators section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter.

NOTE

• The selected mode is maintained even when the ignition switch is turned off, or the battery is discharged or removed.
• ln KTRC OFF, the mode automatically switched to 1, whenever the ignition switch is turned off.