2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 SE LT+ Integrated Riding Modes Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 SE LT+ Integrated Riding Modes

Integrated Riding Modes

This motorcycle can change its performance characteristics with the press of a button only. This system has three different modes and they integrally control the engine and suspensions.

ROAD:

SPORT:

RAIN:

How to Switch Integrated Riding Modes
Push and hold the upper or lower MODE button to switch the mode.

Flow when pushing and holding upper MODE button
Flow when pushing and holding lower MODE button

The modes cannot be switched on following situations:
When the throttle grip is open.
When using the cruise control system.

RIDER Mode
In addition to three different riding modes, the RIDER mode can be set to your preference. Three system parameters are adjustable manually: Power modes, KTRC and KECS (damping forces of the front and rear suspension).

How to Switch to RIDER Mode

Enable the RIDER mode in the menu mode. Refer to the Menu Mode section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter.
Push and hold the lower MODE button when the riding mode is RAIN.
- Flow when pushing and holding upper MODE button
- Flow when pushing and holding lower MODE button
The modes cannot be switched on following situations:
When the throttle grip is open.
When using the cruise control system.

NOTE

When switching the mode to RIDER, the RIDER mode parameters appear as shown. To return the screen to the ordinary display, push the RESET button until the screen is shifted.
To display the RIDER mode parameters, push the SELECT button.
- Flow when pushing and holding RESET button
- Flow when pushing SELECT button

RIDER Mode Parameters
By combining the power mode, KTRC and KECS, some combination settings are available to suit your preference. The combination of each mode should be decided according to riding skill and road conditions. Set the combination by referring to the following table.

Examples of mode combinations

How to Change Parameters

A. Move highlighted item
B. Move highlighted item
C. Shift to next screen
D. Go back to previous screen (cancel)

NOTE

The throttle grip can be used to return to the previous screen instead of the RESET button.
Display the RIDER mode parameters.
Push the SELECT button to shift to the detailed setting screen.
The screen cannot be shifted on following situations:
When the throttle grip is open.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph).
- Flow when pushing SELECT button
- Flow when pushing RESET button
Highlight “POWER” using the upper or lower MODE button.
Push the SELECT button and choose the mode using the upper or lower MODE button.
Push the SELECT or RESET button.
- Flow when pushing SELECT button
- Flow when pushing RESET button
Choose the KTRC mode in the same way.

NOTE

Operate the throttle carefully while KTRC is off because rear wheelspin cannot be controlled.
When KTRC is off, KTRC OFF indicator appears on the display screen.

A. KTRC OFF Indicator

Choose KECS mode in the same way.

NOTE

The rebound and compression damping force settings for the front and rear suspension can be adjusted manually and separately.
KECS damping force settings can be stored individually in three modes of KECS.
Push and hold the SELECT button while selecting KECS mode, the KECS damping force setting screen is highlighted.
Highlight the desired parameter and push the SELECT button.
Select each parameter in 11 levels.

Front Fork Setting (Fr)

Rear Shock Absorber Setting (Rr)

Push the SELECT or RESET button.
- Flow when pushing and holding SELECT button
- Flow when pushing SELECT button
- Flow when pushing RESET button
Push and hold the SELECT button to apply the parameters.
- Flow when pushing and holding SELECT button
Highlight “APPLY” and push the SELECT button to apply all parameters.
- Flow when pushing SELECT button