2014 Ducati Hypermotard Hyperstrada Owners Manual - Page 86

Tip on how to select the sensitivity level Attention The ABS system levels of your vehicle were calibrated using the same tires as those originally supplied with your motorcycle. If tires of a different size class are used or if the tire characteristics differ significantly from the original ones, system operation could be affected so much and no longer be safe. We do not recommend using tires having a different size class from those approved for your vehicle. Motorbike original equipment: (front 120/70ZR17 rear 180/55ZR17). Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP; Pirelli Diablo Rosso II; Pirelli Scorpion Trail. control and lift-up prevention, which is nevertheless still active. The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the following parameters: 1) 2) Tire/road grip conditions (type of tire, amount of tire wear, road/track surface, weather conditions, etc.). Rider experience and skill. Under poor grip conditions (see point 1) and/or for less experienced riders, we recommend using level 2. If level 2 is selected, the ABS system will be activated to ensure a very stable braking and a good bike control as well as to prevent any lift-up, thus allowing a good vehicle alignment during the whole braking action. When shifting from level 2 to level 1, braking power will be favored compared to max. stability 84