2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 41

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the Manual ABS Anti-lock Braking System BBS Black Box System CAN Controller Area Network DDA DUCATI Data Acquisition DWC DUCATI Wheelie Control DSB Instrument panel DTC DUCATI Traction Control DQS DUCATI Quick Shift EBC DUCATI Engine Brake Control ECU Engine Control Unit E-Lock Electronic Main Switch Set GPS Global Positioning System IMU Inertial Measurement Unit SCU Suspension Control Unit Technological Dictionary Engine Brake Control (EBC) The engine brake control system (EBC) works together with the slipper clutch to avoid and control the rear wheel lockup during aggressive downshifting. If the system detects wheel slipping, it sends a signal to the engine control unit to slightly increase engine rpm until the rear wheel speed is again consistent with vehicle speed. EBC features a three-tiered operating system and is integrated in the three Riding Modes. Riding Mode The rider of an 1299 Panigale can choose from 3 different preset bike configurations (Riding Modes) and pick the one that best suits his/her riding style or ground conditions. The Riding Modes allow the user to instantly change the engine power delivery (Power 39