2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 SE LT+ Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS) Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 SE LT+ Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS)

Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS)

KECS adjusts the damping force settings of the front and rear suspension individually. Additionally, this system can adjust the spring preload of the rear shock absorber.

Preload Modes

The adjustable range of the rear shock absorber spring preload is from O to 35. This KECS preload mode has the following three preset settings, and each setting value is as shown below.

A. Rider only: 5
B. Rider and Baggage: 18
C. Rider, Baggage and Passenger: 30

NOTE
Use “Rider and baggage ” when there is a passenger without baggage. Each setting value can be adjusted finely as shown (±5).

How to Switch Preload Mode
Push and hold the PRELOAD button on the left handlebar. The preload modes are switched in the following order.

A. PRELOAD Button

Flow when pushing and holding PRELOAD button

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

NOTE

• To prevent the heat generated in the actuator and the battery from discharging, avoid repeatedly changing the preload mode.
• “KECS WAITING” message blinks on the screen while the spring preload adjustment function is in the standby. If this message does not disappear, have it checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

A. “KECS WAITING” Message

How to Adjust Setting
Refer to the Menu Mode section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter.

Damping Forces

This system has the following three settings. The system determines the rebound and compression damping forces automatically based on the vehicle speed, acceleration and suspension stroke.

HARD:
This setting is suitable for sport riding or heavy loading.

NORMAL:
This setting is the standard setting that is enhanced for irregularities of a road.

SOFT:
This is the softest setting suitable for wet or slippery road conditions.