2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS

ABS is designed to help prevent the wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied hard while running straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force. Intermittently gaining gripping force and braking force helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping. The brake control function is identical to that of a conventional motorcycle. The brake lever is used for the front brake and the brake pedal for the rear brake. Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the following characteristics:

• To apply the brake effectively, use the front brake lever and rear brake pedal simultaneously in the same manner as a conventional motorcycle brake system.
• ABS cannot compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment, or improper application of brakes. You must take the same care as motorcycles not equipped with ABS.
• ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven, or downhill surfaces, the stopping distance of a motorcycle with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent motorcycle without ABS. Use special caution in such areas.
• ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up when braking in a straight line, but it cannot control wheel slip which may be caused by braking during cornering. When turning a corner, it is best- to limit braking to the light application of both brakes or not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you get into the corner.
• Same as the conventional brake system, excessive sudden braking may cause wheel lock up that makes it harder to control a motorcycle.
• During braking, ABS will not prevent the rear wheel from lifting.

WARNING
ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices. Be aware of how the ABS 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 computers integrated into the ABS compare vehicle speed with wheel speed. Since non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed, they may confuse the computers, which can extend braking distance.

• When the ABS is functioning, you may feel a pulsing in the brake lever or pedal. This is normal. You need not suspend applying brakes.
• ABS does not function at speeds of approx. 5 km/h (3.1 mph) or below.
• ABS does not function if the battery is discharged. When riding with an insufficiently charged battery, ABS may not function. Keep the battery in good condition according to the “Battery Maintenance” section.