2014 Ducati Hypermotard Hyperstrada Owners Manual - Page 80

Tips on how to select the sensitivity level Attention The 8 level settings of the DTC were calibrated using tires of the same make, model and size as those originally fitted on the motorcycle. Using tires of a different size from the original tires may alter the operating characteristics of the system. Motorbike original equipment: (front 120/70ZR17 rear 180/55ZR17). Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP; Pirelli Diablo Rosso II; Pirelli Scorpion Trail. satisfactory results. In this case it is advisable to deactivate the traction control system. If level 8 is selected, the DTC control unit will kick in at the slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin. Between level 8 and level 1 there are an additional 8 intermediate levels. The level of DTC intervention decreases in equal steps from level 8 to level 1. When level 1 or 2 is selected the DTC control unit will allow the rear wheel to spin and also slide sideways on exiting a corner; we recommend that this setting is only used by very experienced riders on the track. The choice of the correct level depends on 3 main variables: 1) 2) 3) The grip (type of tire, amount of tire wear, the road/track surface, weather conditions, etc.); The characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all taken at similar speeds or at very different speeds); The riding mode (whether the rider has a "smooth" or a "rough" style). In the case of minor differences, such as for example, tires of a different make and/or model than the OE ones, but with the same size (rear = 180/55-17; front = 120/70-17), it may be sufficient to simply select the most suitable level setting from those available to restore optimal system operation. If tires of a different size class are used or if the tire dimensions differ significantly from the original tires, it may be that the system operation is affected to the point where none of the 8 available level settings will give 78 The relation of the DTC intervention level to grip conditions: