2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 & Z650 get traction control

The Z650RS and Vulcan 650 are yet to get this feature.

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Z650 now come equipped with a traction control system. This feature is available on the MY2023 bikes.

The traction control system offered on the Ninja 650 and Z650 is said to be a fairly basic unit that uses wheel-speed sensors alone. It has three settings – in Mode 1, the system prevents wheel spin under quick acceleration. Mode 2 is for road surfaces that offer limited traction and Mode 3 switches the system completely off.

Both bikes are powered by a 649cc, parallel-twin engine that makes 67 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm. With such performance on tap, it’s always good to have a traction control system.

The 2023 Ninja 650 and Z650 will be introduced in the Indian market in the near future. The Z650RS and Vulcan 650 are yet to get this feature.