2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 76

3) The riding mode (whether the rider has a "smooth" or a "rough" style). Level depends on grip conditions 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). Poor grip requires a higher level that ensures a more aggressive DTC intervention. Level depends on type of track If the track/path features bends all taken at similar speeds, it will be easier to find a level suitable for all bends; while a track/path with bends all requiring different speeds will require a DTC level setting that is the best compromise for all bends. 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 6, 5, 4, etc., in succession until you identify the DTC sensitivity level that suits you best. 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 We recommend level 8 be used in order to get used to the system. If the level of DTC intervention seems aggressive, try reducing the setting to levels 5, 4, etc., 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 level 7 you cannot perceive any DTC intervention, switch to level 8). Level depends on 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. Tips for use on the track 74