Ducati Diavel ABS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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ABS system
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions
is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to
master for a rider. Braking is one of the most difficult
and dangerous moments when riding a two-wheeled
vehicle: the possibility of falling or having an accident
during braking is statistically higher than at any other
moment. A locked front wheel leads to loss of
traction and stability, resulting in loss of control. The
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) has been developed to
enable riders to use the vehicle's braking force to the
fullest during emergency braking, adverse weather
conditions or when pavement is compromised. ABS
uses hydraulics and electronics to limit pressure in
the brake circuit when a special sensor mounted to
the wheel signals the electronic control unit that the
wheel is about to lock up. This avoids wheel lockup
and preserves traction. Pressure is raised back up
immediately and the control unit keeps controlling
the brake until the risk of a lockup disappears.
Normally, the rider will perceive ABS operation as a
harder feel or a pulsation of the brake lever and pedal.
The front and rear brakes use separate control
systems, meaning that they operate independently.
Likewise, the ABS is not an integral braking system
and does not control both the front and rear brake at
the same time. If desired, the system can be
deactivated from the dashboard by using the “ABS
disabling function”.
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