2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 75
2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Manual
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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level Attention Excellent operation of the DTC system, for all available levels, is ensured only with OE tires and/or with the ones recommended by Ducati and with the OE final drive ratio. In particular, OE tires for this motorcycle are Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP in the following sizes: 120/70ZR17 at the front, 200/55ZR17 at the rear. Using tires with different size and characteristics from the original tires may alter the operating characteristics of the system thus making it unsafe. It is recommended not to install tires of different size than the ones approved for your vehicle. As far as tires are concerned, in the case of minor differences, such as for example, tires of a different make and/or model than the OE ones, it is necessary to use the relevant automatic calibration function in order to restore correct system operation. As far as the final ratio is concerned, when using a different ratio (which is only possible for track use) than the original equipment one, it is recommended to use the relevant automatic calibration function in order 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 satisfactory results, even after using the automatic calibration function. In this case is it is advisable to deactivate the traction control system. If level 8 is selected, the DTC will kick in at the slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin. Between level 8 and level 1 there are 6 further intermediate levels. DTC intervention gradually decreases from level 8 to level 1. Level 1 is specifically designed for track use with SC1 compound tires (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC1) that are not the OE ones for this motorcycle. The use of this level with tires having different characteristics may alter the operating characteristics of the system. The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the following 3 parameters: 1) 2) 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). 73