2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 84

The Ducati Wheelie Control system (DWC) supervises control of wheelie movement and settings vary through eight different levels that are calibrated to offer a different prevention and reaction to wheelies. Each Riding Mode features a preset intervention level. Level eight indicates a setting that minimizes motorcycle tendency to shift up in a wheelie and maximizes reaction to the same, if it occurs. While level one is for expert riders and features a lower wheelie control in terms of prevention and less strong reaction to the same, if it occurs. making it as easy and safe to ride as possible. The 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. Attention DWC 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, 82