2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 80

Tips on how to select the sensitivity level Attention Excellent operation of the EBC 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. 78 Selecting level 3, the EBC will kick in to ensure the minimum engine brake possible. Between level 3 and level 1 the engine brake is increasing progressively; with EBC OFF you set the maximum engine brake possible. The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the following parameters: 1) 2) 3) 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). The riding mode (whether the rider has a "smooth" or a "rough" style).