More exciting is the addition of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) which controls the new Kawasaki Cornering Management Function,
which drives the SX’s traction control and cornering ABS,
both of which are invaluable in a two-up sports-tourer.
The ECU has new settings to match the revised 1043cc Euro4 engine, and is claimed to deliver smoother power, while revisions to the shock settings and linkage mean a lowered seat height of 815mm and better ride quality.