2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R Kawasaki Quick Shift (KQS) Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R Kawasaki Quick Shift (KQS)

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Kawasaki Quick Shift (KQS)

KQS enables shifting gears up and down without operating the clutch lever. KQS is not designed for shifting automatically. Therefore, you must use the same shift pedal operation as with motorcycles not equipped with KQS.

NOTE

  • KQS system does not work while the clutch lever is being pulled.
  • KQS system does not work properly below approximately 2 500 r/min (rpm).
  • Following any up or down shift, the shift pedal must be fully released before another shift with KQS can be made.

Upshifting
During acceleration, KQS system allows you to upshift without operating the clutch and letting off the throttle.

NOTE
The upshifting function of KQS system does not work when the throttle is closed.

Downshifting
During deceleration, KQS system allows you to downshift without operation the clutch.

NOTE

  • The downshifting function of KQS system works only when the throttle is closed.
  • the downshifting function of KQS system does not work when the engine speed is high (near the red zone on the tachometer).

KQS Setting
KQS mode can be selected from on or off in the menu mode. Refer to the Menu Mode section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter.

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