2014 Ducati Hypermotard Hyperstrada Owners Manual - Page 81

The choice of level setting depends greatly on the grip conditions of the track/circuit (see below, tips for use on the track and on the road). The relation of the DTC intervention level to the circuit characteristics: If all the corners on the track/circuit can be taken at a similar speed, it will be easier to find an intervention level that is satisfactory for every bend; on the other hand, if the track has, for example, one corner that is much slower than all the others, it will be necessary to find a compromise level (on the slow corner the DTC will tend to control more than on the faster corners). The relation of the DTC intervention level to riding style: The DTC will tend to kick in more with a "smooth" riding mode, where the bike is leaned over further, rather than with a "rough" style, where the bike is straightened up as quickly as possible when exiting a turn. succession until you identify the DTC sensitivity level that suits you best (always try each level for at least two laps to allow the tires to warm up). Once you have found a satisfactory setting for all the corners except one or two slow ones, where the system tends to kick in and control too much, you can try to modify your riding style slightly to a "rougher" approach to cornering i.e. straighten up more rapidly on exiting the corner, instead of immediately trying a different level setting. Tips for use on the road Activate the DTC, select DTC 6 and ride the motorcycle in your usual style; if the DTC intervention level seems excessive, try DTC 5; if also this RM is too strong, try DTC 4. If none of the available level settings meets your riding style, you can select the level by following the indications given in the table above until you find the level that suits you best. If changes occur in the grip conditions and/or circuit characteristics and/or your riding style, and the level setting is no longer suitable, switch to the next level up or down and proceed to determine the best setting (e.g. if with level 7 the DTC intervention seems excessive, switch to level 6; alternatively, if on Tips for use on the track We recommend that level 6 be used for a couple of full laps (to allow the tires to warm up) in order to get used to the system. Then try levels 5, 4, etc., in 79