“RIDEOLOGY THE APP” is a smartphone application that allows riders to connect with 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 vehicle via Bluetooth, a notification icon is displayed on the vehicle’s TFT screen.
2021 Compatible Models
Ninja H2
Ninja H2 SX SE+
Ninja 1000SX
Ninja 650
Z H2 SE
Z H2
Z900
Z650
VERSYS 1000 SE
VERSYS 1000 S
*There are plans to expand the line-up of compatible models.
*Some functions are not compatible for certain models.
Application Download
iPhone users
Android users
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*This application service is completely free of charge.
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Download the Manual
A “RIDEOLOGY THE APP” English user guide is available. Please take your time to read this, after having downloaded it first.
*The manual is in PDF file format. For those who cannot view PDF files, it is necessary to download Adobe System corporation’s Acrobat Reader (free of charge).
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Important Notice
This software App is designed for use on Smartphones.
Vehicle must be parked in a safe location when operating the App.
  • If I connect the app to a different motorcycle model, do I lose all my Riding Log files?
    No, all your rides will be saved in the app, even if they took place on a different motorcycle.
  • How long can a Riding Log be?
    Riding Log can record up to a maximum of 24 hours. Also, capable of maximum 24 hours pause.
    To conserve energy on the smartphone, Riding Log will shut down automatically when Battery Remaining hits 10%.
  • How many Riding Logs can I save?
    You can save up to approximately 2 billion Riding Logs.
  • It appears that setting changes are not functioning. How do I check?
    Setting change failures are indicated in red messages on the smartphone.
    ・If the motorcycle is running, simply stop the bike at a safe location to check if the setting changes are reflected.
    ・Errors present on the motorcycle instrument panel will be indicated by red messages on your smartphone.
    ・Check that intended settings are correctly reflected on to the vehicle before riding.
  • How do I synchronize the clock?
    Clock is synchronized automatically when you pair a motorcycle.
  • How do I pair a new smartphone to my motorcycle?
    Perform following procedure in order to pair with a new smartphone.
    i. Turn OFF the Bluetooth of current smartphone paired in use. (Bluetooth icon indicated on the meter display will disappear.)
    ii. Pair with new smartphone. Successful connection of the device can be checked on the meter display.
    iii. On successful connection of the new smartphone to the motorcycle, it is OK to turn Bluetooth of previously paired smartphone back
    “ON”.
  • How many smartphones can I pair with my motorcycle?
    Maximum 10 smartphones can be registered, one at a time.
  • How can I reset the registered smartphone list?
    To reset the registered smartphones list, perform following procedure.
    i. Go to “Setting” tab, and go to “Vehicle Pairing” -> “Nearby Motorcycles” screen.
    ii. Select the current connected motorcycle.
    iii. Press “Clear Devices”.
    iv. Go to Bluetooth setting screen on your smartphone, and press “Forget This Device”.
    v. The Bluetooth symbol on the meter display becomes hidden. Please go to menu -> Bluetooth screen on the meter display,
    and turn the Bluetooth ON again.
    vi. Reboot RIDEOLOGY THE APP and write in the pass key displayed on the meter.
    When you sell or transfer your motorcycle to others, never forget to reset.
  • Why can’t I pair my smartphone with the motorcycle?
    Listed below may be the case.
    ・Bluetooth on the smartphone is switched off. Please make sure it is turned on in your phone settings for proper use.
    ・Bluetooth function on your motorcycle is switched off. Please make sure that it is turned back on through settings on the meter display of
    your motorcycle.
    ・Number of paired smartphones exceeding the maximum allowed. In this case, reset them with the Clear Devices option in Pairing
    Screen to pair new applicable smartphones within maximum allowed.
    ・If App doesn’t recognise pairing condition even though Bluetooth symbol is indicated on display, please perform following.
    1. Turn off Bluetooth function through settings on the meter display of your motorcycle, and then turn it back on again.
    2. If the connection will not be restored, perform “Clear Devices” in the “Pairing” screen, and clear the Bluetooth setting on your
    smartphone.
    ・TURN ON "Location Service" if smartphone settings is in OFF mode.
  • The actual model does not appear in the "Vehicle Pairing" screen on the smartphone.
    Please reset the Pairing information on your smartphone.
    For further information please refer to "Clear Device Tutorial" through "Settings"of the APP.
  • Can third party apps be accessed from RIDEOLOGY THE APP?
    Yes, for the navigation feature in “Vehicle Info”, installed navigation app is accessible. To send the contact form from “Settings”, installed mail app is accessible as well.
    To open the “Privacy Policy”, this can be opened through the internet browser.
  • If the bike gets stolen, can the app function as a GPS tracker to locate the bike?
    No. Bluetooth connection can work only within a very limited range, so if a machine is apart from smartphone, then its tracking becomes impossible. (This smartphone connectivity is not an anti-theft device.)
    Indications on the App show reference values only.
    Do not use the App in place of meter indication.
  • Is the app updated automatically?
    Yes, the app is updated automatically and it's the initial setting of your smartphone.
    (The setting can be changed.)
  • Are there other language versions?
    Not available. There's no plan to release.