2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 & Z650 gains traction control functionality

KUALA LUMPUR: Kawasaki has introduced the industry standard traction control system on two of its latest motorcycles, the 2023 Ninja 650 and Z650.

Though it is an industry-standard feature, it is for the first time a Ninja and Z650 are getting a traction control system with ‘off’ mode. Not to forget, the two motorcycles now come with LED lighting all around.

Let’s get to know the Kawasaki introduced traction control system in detail -

• The Ninja 650 and Z650 will feature Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) in three different settings, thus meeting all the rider’s need
• In Mode 1, the KTRC system is more preserve
• In Mode 2, the intervention sets in a bit earlier making it apt to deal with lower-traction scenarios, like while riding on wet roads

• The rider even has the option to switch off the traction control entirely, allowing for more fun on the track
• The preferred KTRC setting can also be accessed by the rider via the standard Bluetooth-enabled, full-colour TFT LCD instrument panel. Apart from showing various functions onscreen including turn-by-turn navigation

On the mechanical front, both Kawasaki’s continue to source power from a 649 cc parallel-twin mill generating a maximum power output of 67 hp along with a peak torque of 65 Nm. The drive is sent to the wheels via a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive to the rear wheels.

Assuring a smooth ride all along is the two motorcycles' suspension setup that includes a non-adjustable 41 mm telescopic front fork and a horizontal back-link shock at the rear. Braking is taken care of by a twin 330 mm diameter front disc clamped by two-piston callipers and a 220 mm rear disc with a single-piston calliper at the rear. As the standard fit is available two-channel ABS.

Which other Kawasaki motorcycle would you like with the industry standard traction control system? Let us know in the comments.

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