2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 SE LT+ Kawasaki Quick Shift (KQS) Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 SE LT+ Kawasaki Quick Shift (KQS)

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE

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

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