2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 72

The Ducati Traction Control system (DTC) supervises the rear wheel slipping control and settings vary through eight different levels that are calibrated to offer a different tolerance level to rear wheel slipping. Each Riding Mode features a preset intervention level. Level 8 indicates system intervention whenever a slight slipping is detected, while level 1 is for track use and very expert riders because it is less sensitive to slipping and intervention is thus rarer. presence of an active safety system should not encourage the rider to ride at speeds beyond the reasonable limits, not in accordance with road conditions, the laws of physics, good riding standards and traffic laws. The following table indicates the most suitable level of DTC intervention for the various riding modes, as well as the default settings in the "Riding Mode" that can be selected by the rider. Attention DTC is a rider aid that can be used both on the track and the road. The system is designed to make riding easier and to enhance safety, but in no way relieves the rider of the obligation to ride responsibly and maintain a high standard of conduct in accordance with traffic laws so as to avoid accident or force emergency maneuvers, whether caused by his own errors or those of other road users. The rider must always be aware that active safety systems have a preventive function. The active elements help the rider control the motorcycle, making it as easy and safe to ride as possible. The 70