2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Meter Instruments
Meter Instruments
- Tachometer and Shift-up Indicator
- Multifunction Meter
- Gear Position Indicator
- Fuel Gauge
- Economical Riding Indicator
- Multifunction Display (Upper)
- Odometer
- Trip Meter NB
- Speedometer
- KQS Mode Indicator
- Multifunction Display (Lower)
- Current Mileage
- Average Mileage
- Cruising Range
- Coolant Temperature
- Intake Air Temperature
- KTRC Mode Indicator
- Power Mode Indicator
- Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Clock When the ignition switch is turned on, all LCD functions are shown for a few seconds, then the multifunction meter turns to operational mode.
Indicators
- ABS Indicator
- Neutral Indicator (Green)
- High Beam Indicator (Blue)
- Engine Warning Indicator (Yellow)
- KTRC Indicator (Yellow)
- Left Turn Signal Indicator (Green)
- Warning Indicator (Yellow)
- Shift-up Indicator(Yellow)
- Right Turn Signal Indicator (Green)
- Fuel Level Warning Indicator
- Warning Indicator/immobilizer Indicator
- KIBS Indicator*
- Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
- Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator
- Battery Warning Indicator only on ABS model
Indicator Initial Operation
When the ignition switch is turned on, all indicators go on/off as shown in the table. If any indicator does not operate as shown, have it checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
- When the ignition switch is turned on.
- After a few seconds
- When the engine starts.
- Goes on.
- Goes off.
- goes off shortly after the motorcycle starts moving.
When Warning Indicators Go On or Blink
When warning indicators appear, there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Follow actions in the table after stopping the vehicle in a safe place.
- The numbers in this column correspond to reference numbers on page 45.
- After continuous riding on a rough road.
- When the engine is started with the stand raised and the transmission engaged, and the rear wheel turns.
- When acx:elerating so abruptly that the front wheel leaves the ground.
- When the ABS has been subjected to strong electrical interference.
- When tire pressure is abnormal. Adjust tire pressure.
- When a tire different in size from the standard size is being used. Replace with standard size.
- When the wheel is deformed. Replace the wheel.
- Refer to the beginning of this section for indicator position.
Other Indicators
Speedometer/Tachometer
- A. Speedometer
- B. Tachometer and Shift-up Indicator
- C. Red Zone
Speedometer
The speedometer is digital and can be set for km/h or mph. The unit setting can be changed according to local regulations. Make sure the unit setting (km/h or mph) is correctly displayed before riding. Refer to the Unit Setting in the Display Setting section.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (r/min, rpm).
NOTICE
Engine speed should not be allowed to enter the red zone; operation in the red zone will overstress the engine and may cause serious engine damage. When the ignition switch is turned on, the tachometer needle momentarily sweeps from the minimum to the maximum reading, then back the mini- mum reading to check its operation. If the tachometer does not operate correctly, have it checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. The tachometer also serves as the shift-up indicator.
Shift-up Indicator
The shift-up indicator indicates the timing for the next upshift by changing color of the tachometer needle and blinking the shift-up indicator when the engine speed is reached to the pre-set value. The pre-set engine speed can be adjusted.
Shift-up Indicator Setting
- Refer to the Shift-up Indicator Setting in the Display Setting section.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
The temperature of the engine coolant by the number of segments displayed between H (hot) and C (cool).
- A. Segments
- B. H (Hot)
- C. C (Cold)
If the coolant temperature rises to above 1150C (2390F), all segments go on, and the warning indicator and coolant temperature warning indicator go on. This warns the operator that the coolant temperature is high.
- A. Warning Indicator (Red)
- B. Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator
NOTICE
Stop the engine if the warning indicator and coolant temperature warning indicator goes on. Prolonged engine operation will result in severe engine damage from overheating.
Display Setting
Control Buttons
The multifunction buttons on the left handlebar and the meter buttons are used to operate the various functions displayed in the multifunction meter.
WARNING
For Safety, do not operate the meter buttons while riding the motorcycle.
- A. Multifunction Buttons
- B.Upper Button
- C. “SEL” Button
- D. Lower Button
- E.Upper Meter Button
- F. Lower Meter Button
With these buttons, you can select de- sired functions. Refer to each section for the procedure for selection.
Multifunction Display (Upper)
To select the display item: Push the upper button to select the item. The display items are shifted in the following order.
- Odometer
- Trip Meter A
- Trip Meter B
NOTE
- You can also select desired display item with the upper meter button.
- Flow when pushing upper button or upper meter button
Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance. This meter cannot be reset.
NOTE
- When the figures come to 999999, the display is stopped and locked.
Trip Meter
The trip meter shows the distance traveled since it was reset.
NOTE
- When the trip meter reaches 9999.9 while riding, the meter resets to 0.0 and continues counting.
To reset the trip meter:
- Push the upper button or upper meter
- button and hold it in until the display turns to 0.0.
NOTE
When the trip meter reaches 9999.9 while riding, the meter resets to 0.0 and continues counting.
To reset the trip meter:
- Push the upper button or upper meter button and hold it in until the display turns to 0.0.
Multifunction Display (Lower)
To select the display item: Push the lower button to select the item. The display items are shifted in the following order.
- Current Mileage
- Average Mileage
- Cruising Range
- Coolant Temperature
- Intake Air Temperature
NOTE
- You can also select desired display item with the lower meter button.
- Flow when pushing lower button or lower meter button
Current Mileage
This display shows the instantaneous rate of fuel consumption. It is renewed every 4 seconds.
NOTE
- When the ignition switch is turned on, this display appears “— ” After a few seconds of riding, the numerical value is displayed.
Average Mileage
This display shows the average rate of fuel consumption since it was reset. It is renewed every 5 seconds.
NOTE
- When the battery is disconnected, the average mileage resets to “— “
To reset the average mileage:
- Push the lower button or lower meter button and hold it in until the average mileage values reset to “—.
NOTE
After resetting the average mileage, the numerical value is not displayed until the vehicle has traveled 100 m (328 f).
Cruising Range
This display shows the cruising range by numerical value and indicates the cruising range from the remaining fuel in the fuel tank. It is renewed every 20 seconds.
NOTE
- The cruising range value is no longer shown if the fuel level gets too low after the fuel level warning indicator starts blinking.
- To recover the cruising range display, add fuel to at least the level needed for the fuel level warning indicator to stop blinking. The cruising range value may still be displayed with a low fuel level, but it will not be accurate until enough fuel is added to stop the fuel level warning indicator from blinking.+
Coolant Temperature
This display shows the temperature of the engine coolant. If the coolant temperature is below 400C (1040F), “— — —” is displayed.
If the coolant temperature rises to above 1150C (2390F), the coolant temperature display starts blinking. If the coolant temperature rises to 1200C (2480F) or more, “HI” is displayed and starts blinking.
This warns the operator that the coolant temperature is high.
NOTICE
Stop the engine if the coolant temperature shows “HI.” Pro- longed engine operation will result in severe engine damage from overheating.
Intake Air Temperature
This display shows the air temperature in the air cleaner housing. It is re-B newed every 2 seconds.
Unit Setting
The unit set in the metering instrument can be changed according to local regulations. Make sure the unit set- ting is correctly displayed before riding. To set the units:
- Display the odometer in the multifunction display.
- Push the lower meter button while pushing the upper meter button. The display units can be shifted in the following order.
Flow when pushing the lower meter button while pushing the upper meter button
Clock Setting
The clock can be selected from the 12h mode and 24h mode.
NOTE
- When the battery is disconnected, the clock is reset to 1:00 (12h mode) or 13:00 (24h mode) and starts working again when the battery is connected.
To adjust the clock:
- Display the trip meter A or B.
- Push the upper and lower meter buttons and hold them until shifting to the clock setting mode. The hour and minute displays starts blinking.
- Push the lower meter button to select the hour or minute digits.
- Push the upper meter button to ad- just the hour or minute digits.
- To finish the adjustment, push the upper meter button while blinking the hour and minute digits.
- Flow when pushing and holo. and lower meter buttons
- Flow when pushing the upper meter button
- Flow when pushing the lower meter button
To change 12h/24h mode:
- During blinking the hour and minute digits, push the lower meter button and hold it. The current mode (12h or 24h) appears.
- Push the upper meter button to select the mode.
- Push the lower meter button to retum to the clock adjustment.
- Flow when pushing and holding the lower meter button
- Flow when pushing the upper meter button
- Flow when pushing the lower meter button
Shift-up Indicator Setting
The shift-up indicator can be selected on or off. The shift-up engine speed can be adjusted between 5 000 r/min (rpm) and 16 000 r/min (rpm).
To set the setting:
- Display the trip meter A or B.
- Push the upper and lower meter buttons and hold them until shifting to the clock setting mode. The hour and minute displays starts blinking.
- Push and hold the upper meter button until shifting to the shift-up indicator setting mode. The shift-up indicator and the tachometer needle are indicated with the current setting.
- A. Shift-up Indicator
- B. Tachometer Needle
- Push the upper meter button to select the shift-up indicator on or off.
- A. Shift-up Indicator ON (Blink)
- B. Shift-up Indicator OFF (Goes Off)
- Flow when pushing the upper meter button
NOTE
- When pushing the lower meter button, the shift-up engine speed increases in 250 r/min (rpm) increments up to 16 000 r/min (rpm).
- lf the shift-up engine speed in- creases up to 16 000 r/min (rpm), it returns to 5 000 r/min (rpm) and begins increasing.
- Flow when pushing the lower meter button
- To finish the adjustment, push the up- per and lower meter buttons and hold them until shifting to the ordinary display.
NOTE
- Push the upper meter button instead of the two-meter buttons and hold it in, the display shifts to the clock setting mode.
WARNING
Failing to properly observe the road ahead increases the chance of an accident. Do not concentrate on the shift-up indicator by taking your eyes off the road, observe using peripheral vision. When shifting down to a lower gear, do not shift at such a high speed that the engine r/min (rpm) jumps excessively. Not only can this cause engine damage, but the rear wheel may skid and cause an accident. Down-shifting should be done below 5 000 min (rpm) for each gear.
NOTICE
Engine speed should not be allowed to enter the red zone; operation in the red zone will overstress the engine and may cause serious engine damage.
Features
Economical Riding Indicator When riding the motorcycle efficiently, the economical riding indicator appears on the multifunction meter to indicate favorable fuel consumption. Monitoring the economical riding indicator can help the rider maximize fuel efficiency.
- A. Economical Riding Indicator
WARNING
Failing to properly observe the road ahead increases the chance of an accident resulting in severe injury or death. Do not concentrate on the economical riding indicator by taking your eyes off the road; observe using peripheral vision.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel level in the fuel tank is shown by the number of segments displayed between F (full) and E (empty).
- A. Segments
- B. F (Full)
- C. E (Empty)
NOTE
- When the fuel tank is full, all the segments are displayed. As the fuel level in the tank goes down, the segments disappear one by one from F (full) to E (empty).
- When the fuel level warning indicator and bottom segment blink, refer to the “When Warning Indicators Go On or Blink” of Indicators in this chapter.
Gear Position Indicator
This display shows the current gear position (1st 6th). When the transmission is in neutral, “N” is displayed, and the neutral indicator appears.
- A. Gear Position Indicator
- B. Neutral Indicator
Power Mode Indicator
This display shows the current mode of power mode.
- A. Power Mode Indicator
Refer to the Power Mode section in the HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLECLE chapter for more information.
KTRC Mode Indicator
This display shows the current mode of the KTRC.
- A. KTRC Mode Indicator
Refer to the Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) section in the HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE chapter for more information.
KQS Mode Indicator
This display shows the current setting of the KQS.
- A. KQS Mode Indicator
Refer to the Kawasaki Quick Shift (KQS) section in the HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE chapter for more information.