2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R 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.

The KTRC indicator blinks while the system intervenes.

A. KTRC Indicator (Yellow)

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

WARNING
The use of non-recommended tires could cause a malfunction or improper operation of KTRC. Always use recommended standard tires for this motorcycle. The KTRC determines the traction control characteristics with three mode selections. The KTRC can also be set to OFF.

Mode 1:
KTRC least intervenes among the three modes. This mode gives maximum acceleration for sport riding.

Mode 2:
KTRC intervention is at the intermediate level between mode I and mode 3.

Mode 3:
KTRC intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel from spinning whenever possible. This mode is used in low grip situations.

KTRC Mode Setting

• Close the throttle grip completely.
• Push the “SEL” button to select the KTRC mode indicator.Flow when pushing the “SEL” button.
• Push the upper button or lower button to select the KTRC mode. The KTRC OFF can be selected only when the motorcycle is at a stop.
• A. While stopping
  • Flow when pushing an upper button
  • Flow when pushing the lower button

NOTE

• When changing the mode, stop the motorcycle.
• When the throttle is opened while blinking the KTRC mode indicator, the selected mode is fixed.
• Operate the throttle carefully while the KTRC is OFF because wheel- spin of the rear wheel cannot be controlled.
• In the KTRC OFF, the mode automatically switched to mode I, whenever the ignition switch is turned off.

The KTRC and the power mode can be set separately. By combining each set, the rider can get various riding feelings. For further details on the combined use of the KTRC and the power mode, refer to the KTRC and Power Mode Combination section.