For 2013, Kawasaki has developed a new electronic steering damper for the 2013 ZX-10R ABS (pictured above) sportbike in joint cooperation with Öhlins. According to Kawasaki, it's controlled by a dedicated ECU located under the gas tank cover. This new damper reacts to the rate of acceleration or deceleration, as well as rear-wheel speed, to help provide the ideal level of damping force across a wide range of riding scenarios. The variable damping provides optimum rider feedback by enabling the use of lower damping forces during normal operation, without sacrificing the firm damping needed for high-speed stability. The result, Kawasaki claims, is a light and nimble steering feel at low speed, as well as superior damping at higher speeds or during extreme acceleration/deceleration. The anodized damper unit incorporates Öhlins' patented twin-tube design to help ensure stable damping performance and superior kickback absorption. It is mounted horizontally at the front of the fuel tank and requires very few additional components and adds almost no weight compared to last year's steering damper.
Can i fit another kwaka in the shed ??????. Maybe next year
