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  • Aug 19, 2025 ：  
    Kawasaki SPIN and RIDEOLOGY THE APP Kawasaki SPIN are now available in Malaysia.
  • Aug 8, 2025 ：    
    Brazil has been removed from the list of countries where voice command and navigation features are available.
                                For details, please see here.
  • Jul 14, 2025 ：    
    2026 model year models has been added to the distribution of voice command and navigation features licenses.
                                For details, please see here.
  • Jul 8, 2025 ：     
    The ICE mode/EVHEV mode in the iOS version of RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE has been discontinued and
                                replaced with Dark Mode/Light Mode.
  • Jun 24, 2025 ：  
    The ICE mode/EVHEV mode in the Android version of RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE has been discontinued and
                                replaced with Dark Mode/Light Mode. Additionally, Improvement in Voice Command Recognition.
                                The iOS version app will support both of those features at a later date.
  • Apr 15, 2025 ：  
     iOS version of RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE now supports English(UK) for its voice command function,
                                 and the favorites feature has been added to the navigation function.
  • Mar 25, 2025 ：  
    Android version of RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE now supports English(UK) for its voice command function,
                                and the favorites feature has been added to the navigation function.
                                The iOS version app will support both of those features at a later date.
  • Mar 4, 2025 ：    
    The contact email address for Kawasaki SPIN has been changed to sh.kmc_kawasaki-spin@global.Kawasaki.com
                                The contact email address in the app will also be updated soon.Please send all future inquiries to the new email address.
  • Nov 19, 2024 ：  
    The manual for Kawasaki SPIN and RIDEOLOGY THE APP Kawasaki SPIN have been published on this website.
                                Please refer to the introduction page of Kawasaki SPIN.
  • Nov 19, 2024 ：  
    VERSYS1100 SE（2025～）, VERSYS1100 S（2025～）, Ninja 1100 SX（2025～）and Z900（2025～）
                                models now compatible with RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE.
  • Nov 5, 2024 ：  
    Navigation and Voice Command functions are now available at RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE.
                              Please refer to the details on this website.
  • Sep 26, 2024 :  
    Navigation and Voice Command functions will be available at RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE starting
                             from November 2024. These features are available to users who have purchased a new 2025 Model Year VERSYS 1100S or
                             VERSYS 1100SE or other selected models, and will be available in certain countries, regions, and languages.
                             Please wait for further announcement.
  • Sep 27, 2023 :  
    RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE users, after updating the app,the problem that it is
                             difficult to connect to your vehicle* has resolved.*ELIMINATOR
  • Sep 4, 2023 :  
    The iOS version of RIDEOLOGY THE APP KawasakiSPIN users, after updating the app,
                             the problem that it could not connect to your vehicle has resolved.
  • July 7, 2023 :  
    The iOS version of RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE users, after updating the app,
                             the problem that it is difficult to connect to your vehicle* and record your trips has resolved.
                             *Z900, Ninja650/ Z650, Ninja ZX-4R, Ninja ZX-25R, Ninja ZX-6R and Versys650.
  • Jun 28, 2023 :  
    The Android version of RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE users, after updating the app,
                              the problem that it could not connect to Ninja650 / Z650 (until the 2022 model year),
                              and a crash immediately after starting the app has resolved.
“RIDEOLOGY THE APP” is a smartphone application that allows riders to connect with the instrument panel of their Kawasaki vehicle wirelessly via Bluetooth. When using “RIDEOLOGY THE APP” for motorcycles, a number of instrument functions can be accessed and settings can be changed from a smartphone device.
01. Vehicle Information
Information about the vehicle such as odometer, remaining range, maintenance schedule, etc can be viewed via the smartphone.
02. Riding Log
The date, route, distance and ride time can all be recorded. Running information such as current vehicle speed, average speed and fuel economy are all measured and are available for review.
03. Tuning : Kawasaki Riding Management
Settings for traction control, electric suspension, and various other motorcycle electronic management systems can be confirmed and updated using the application.
04. Tuning: General Settings
Vehicle TFT display units and date/time settings can be set from a smartphone.
05. Receive Phone Call, Email and Message Notifications
When a phone call, email or message arrives to a smartphone device that is linked to a instrument panel of a vehicle via Bluetooth, a notification icon is displayed on the vehicle’s TFT screen.
06. Voice Command*
Navigation operation, vehicle information inquiry, changing vehicle settings,
and more can be performed using voice command from an intercom connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth®.
07. Navigation*
Destination search, route search, navigation guidance via voice and app screen are available. In some models, turn-by-turn navigation can be displayed on the vehicle meter.
For models that support the navigation link function on the meter, please refer to the "compatibility function chart by model" below.

*To use the voice command and navigation functions, a license is required. Licenses are not currently being sold,
but one-year licenses will be distributed to new motorcycle purchasers of certain models.
License sales are scheduled to begin in 2025.For details, please refer to the RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE WITH VOICE COMMAND page
by clicking the banner at the top of the page.
Function explanation video
RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE Compatible Models
Ninja H2 SX SE+
(2019～2021)
Ninja H2 CARBON
(2019～)
Ninja 1000SX
(2020～)
Ninja 1100SX
(2025～)
Ninja ZX-10R/RR
(2021～)
Ninja ZX-4R
(2023～)
Ninja ZX-6R
(2024～)
Ninja ZX-25R
(2023～)
Ninja 650
(2020～)
Ninja 500
(2024～)
Ninja e-1
(2024～)
Ninja 7 Hybrid
(2024～)
Z H2
(2020～)
Z H2 SE
(2021～)
Z900
(2020～)
Z900
(2025～)
Z900 SE
(2022～)
Z650
(2020～)
Z500
(2024～)
Z e-1
(2024～)
Z 7 Hybrid
(2024～)
VERSYS 1000 S
(2021～)
VERSYS 1000 SE
(2019～)
VERSYS 1100 S
(2025～)
VERSYS 1100 SE
(2025～)
VERSYS 650
(2022～)
ELIMINATOR
(2024～)
KLX230(excluded KLX230R)
(2024～)
*The availability of models that compatible with the app are vary by market.
*Some functions are not compatible for certain models.
Please check the following list for the application function compatibility status of each model.
Application Download
RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE
iPhone users
Android users

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Application Function FAQ
RIDEOLOGY THE APP

*Please contact your local dealer for any issues not resolved in this FAQ.
  • Q. How do I connect my vehicle to the app?
    A. Perform the following steps to connect your vehicle and the app.
    　1.On your smartphone, confirm that your Bluetooth is set to “ON” and that Location Services are enabled.
    　2.On the vehicle’s instrument panel, set the Bluetooth to “ON.”
    　3.Select “Add New Vehicle” from the app’s “Profile.”
    　4.When the app detects the Bluetooth signal, you will be prompted to enter a PIN. Enter the PIN displayed on the instrument panel.
    　5.When the PIN is entered, the vehicle and app will be connected. Confirm that the connection status icon at the top-right has changed to green.
  • Q.When I select “Add New Vehicle,” the vehicle I want to link to is not showing.
    A. If one of the following conditions is true, the vehicle will not show.
    　・If the Bluetooth connectivity status in the instrument panel or smartphone is not enabled.
    　・If connected devices information from RIDEOLOGY THE APP (henceforth “the old app”) is still in your smartphone.
    In either case, please delete your vehicle from the list of connected devices in your smartphone Bluetooth setting, and set up a new connection from the app.(Please be careful not to connect directly to the vehicle from your smartphone Bluetooth setting.)
  • Q. My vehicle is not connecting automatically to Bluetooth.
    A. Please select your vehicle from the Profile’s “My Vehicles” and set up the Bluetooth connection manually.
  • Q. The Bluetooth icon is showing on the vehicle instrument panel, but the app is not pairing.
    A. In your smartphone Bluetooth settings, delete your vehicle from the list of connected devices, and try setting up the Bluetooth connection again.
  • Q. I cannot enter the PIN code.
    A. Please check to make sure there is no Bluetooth pairing in your smartphone’s notices.
  • Q. When my vehicle connected to the app, the app stopped working.
    A. For your safety, the app will not work if one or more of the following conditions is true.
    　・Your vehicle is not in neutral
    　・Your vehicle is moving (speed is not equal to zero)
    　・The throttle is open
    　・Vehicle data cannot be accessed
  • Q. How do I reset the information in a smartphone I have paired with?
    A. Please follow the steps below to reset the information in a smartphone you have paired with.
    　1.Connect the vehicle and smartphone.
    　2.In the app “Settings” / Initial Settings, select “Reset” in “Bluetooth Connection.”
    　3.Check that the Bluetooth icon has disappeared from the instrument panel.
    When selling or transferring your vehicle, please be sure to erase the pairing history.
  • Q. I cannot enter the filename for the tuning settings file.
    A. The filename will be sent to the vehicle, so only half-space alphanumeric characters are allowed. If you want to keep track with double-byte characters, please make a memo.
  • Q. I cannot change the vehicle settings.
    A. If any of the following conditions are true, the vehicle settings cannot be changed.
    　・Your vehicle does not support vehicle setting changes from the app.
    　　Please refer to theConnectivity List (khi.co.jp) to the to check your vehicle compatibility.
    　・An error is showing on the vehicle instrument panel.
  • Q. Voice Command is not available.
    A. The following problems may be occurring.
    • ・Language data has not been downloaded.
    Go to App Settings, then Voice Settings and select the language you wish to use, then download the language data.
    • ・App permission settings are not sufficient.
    Check if there are any permissions missing from App Settings > Permission Settings.
    • ・No headset is connected.
    A headset is required for Voice Command. Connect a headset and start the app.
    • ・Voice Command is not enabled.
    Check if Voice Command is enabled from App Settings > Voice Settings.
    • ・Smartphone does not meet the required specifications.
    If your smartphone has less than 3GB of RAM, the app may crash. 4GB of RAM or more is recommended.
    • ・License has expired
    Check if the license is valid from App Settings > License List.
  • Q. Cannot retrieve vehicle information.
    A. Vehicle information cannot be obtained unless the vehicle and the app are connected. Check if the vehicle and the app are connected.
  • Q. Navigation cannot be used.
    A. The following are possible causes.
    • ・Not connected to the Internet.
    Navigation requires an Internet connection. Check if you are connected to the Internet and try again.
    • ・App permission settings are not sufficient.
    Check if there are any permissions missing from App Settings > Permission Settings.
    • ・Smartphone does not meet the required specifications.
    If your smartphone has less than 3GB of RAM, the application may crash. 4GB of RAM or more is recommended.
    • ・License has expired
    Check if the license is valid from App Settings > License List.
  • Q. Cannot hear voice in navigation
    A. The following are possible causes.
    • ・The headset has not been activated.
    Check if Voice Command is enabled from App Settings > Voice Settings.
    • ・Headset is not connected.
    A headset is required for the navigation's voice guidance. Start the app after connecting a headset.
    • ・Voice navigation guidance is turned off.
    Check if voice navigation is turned from App Settings > Navigation Settings.
    • ・The intercom's volume is too low.
    Check if the headset volume has been set too low.
  • Q. Voice Command may be interrupted or unavailable during navigation.
    A. Sorry, but while navigating, the navigation guidance voice has the highest priority.Try again with the navigation system guidance inactive.
  • Q. Voice Command and navigation licenses cannot be activated.
    A. The following problems may be occurring.
    • ・Not connected to the Internet
    An Internet connection is required for activation. Make sure you are connected to the Internet and try again.
    • ・License has expired
    Make sure that your license has not expired.
    • ・QR code is not correct
    The QR code may not be correct. Check if there are any printing errors or blemishes/smudges.
    • ・Attempting to activate the code in a country that is not supported.
    You can only activate the QR Code in the country where it was distributed.
    • ・System error
    Sorry, but there may be a temporary system failure. Wait a moment and try again.
  • Q. How can I use Voice Command and navigation?
    A. A one-year license will be distributed with the purchase of a new vehicle for the following models:
    List of models eligible for license distribution
    Licenses are not distributed outside of the target countries.
    Licenses for models other than those listed above and licenses to continue past the one year expiration are being prepared.
  • Q. I would like to use this app with my new vehicle. Will I be able to keep the riding log data from my old vehicle?
    A. Yes, the old data will remain. Even if you change vehicle types, your old riding logs will all be saved.
  • Q. I updated my phone to a new smartphone. Will I be able to keep my riding log data?
    A. Yes, even when you change smartphone types, all your riding log data will be preserved in the Cloud storage.
  • Q. How many hours is the longest possible riding log?
    A. From the start of the riding log, 24 hours can be recorded. To protect your smartphone’s battery,
    　  the riding log will automatically end when your remaining battery charge goes below 10%.
  • Q. What is the R. Score?
    A. It is an abbreviation for Rideology Score, an expression Kawasaki uses to quantify how enjoyable a ride was.
    　 On the map, 4 levels of colour are used; the deeper the colour, the more enjoyable that part of the ride was.
  • Q. What is the key mark at the top-right of the riding log?
    A. The key mark indicates that the riding log has not been shared publicly. Making the riding log public allows you to share your riding data with other riders.
  • Q. While recording a riding log, I accidentally turned off the app. Can I still see the riding log up to that point?
    A. Once per day, forcibly terminated riding logs are recovered. Please wait up to 24 hours.
  • Q. The animation is not playing properly.
    A. The animation may not play properly on some types of smartphone.
  • Q. After I recording a riding log, my stats did not change.
    A. Statistics are updated daily at midnight. Please wait until they have been updated.
  • Q. The results from my riding log are not being reflected in the ranking.
    A. Rankings are updated four times a day. Please wait until they have been updated.
  • Q. If my vehicle is stolen, does this app have a GPS function that I can use to track my vehicle?
    A. No, this app does not prevent theft, nor can it be used to locate a stolen vehicle. Please take necessary precautions to keep your vehicle safe from theft.
  • Q. Is there a way to reduce battery expenditure on my smartphone?
    A. By reducing GPS accuracy it is possible to reduce the drain on your battery.
    　 Battery expenditure decreases as you switch GPS accuracy from “High” precision, to “Balance,” to “Save Battery” modes. In the app settings, go to Data control / GPS accuracy settings and select the setting you prefer.
  • Q. I upgraded from old app to RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE, but I am having trouble connecting.
    A. Thank you for making the upgrade. Some users of the old app have been experiencing difficulty connecting the new app with their vehicle. In your smartphone Bluetooth settings, please delete your vehicle from the list of connected devices. You should then be able to connect with the new app.
  • Q. Can the data saved on the old app be carried over to this new app?
    A. No, the data cannot be carried over.
  • Q. Can the old app still be used?
    A. Yes, it can still be used, but the old app will no longer be getting updates. We recommend switching to the new app.
  • Q. I deleted by my account, but I am still able to log in.
    A. The deletion process is complete. Please log out from the app settings.
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