ROAD NEWS
Electronics have been updated with a new TFT display offering up more functionality than before . The 4.3-inch full-colour display now features smartphone connectivity . Riders can connect their phone to the bike using Kawasaki ’ s “ Rideology the App ”. This gives riders the ability to see vehicle information , a riding log with GPS route information , phone notifications , and general settings . Through the TFT , riders can tailor the ride with new integrated riding modes , which combine traction control and power mode settings . The
2024 ZX-6R scores three primary riding modes ( Sport , Road , and Rain ), along with a manual ‘ rider ’ mode in which each system can be set independently . The braking system has also been tweaked with petal discs out and circular brake discs making a return . Behind the scenes , the ABS unit has also been updated . The 2024 ZX-6R is due to arrive in Kiwi dealerships in November in the obligatory Kawasaki Racing Team colours , with pricing to be confirmed closer to release .
PEDROSA TO MAKE ( ANOTHER ) MOTOGP RETURN
Dani Pedrosa is set to once again return to the 2023 MotoGP grid with a wildcard outing at Misano confirmed for September . The now 37-year-old KTM test rider and former world champion with 31 MotoGP victories and 112 podiums to his name , showed his class and enduring competitiveness by piloting the newest configuration of the RC16 to a very creditable 7th in the 24-lap Spanish GP at Jerez in April . Pedrosa is now confirmed to join Brad Binder and Jack Miller at the Misano World Circuit –
Marco Simoncelli for the twelfth Grand Prix of the season – the San Marino GP . The run will represent his third competitive outing on the RC16 since his retirement at the end of 2018 . As well as his 7th in Jerez , Pedrosa also captured 10th at the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Austria . Dani ’ s weekend at Misano will be followed by the second and final official mid-season IRTA test at the venue the following Monday . He has previously celebrated four podiums and two victories in San Marino .
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