Ducati Hypermotard 950, Owner'S Manual

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determines that one or both wheels are about to lock
up. In this case, pressure decrease in the brake circuit
allows the wheel to carry on turning, thereby
preserving grip.
After that, the control unit restores the pressure in
the brake circuit, to resume the braking action. This
cycle is repeated many times until the problem is
completely eliminated. 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.
The ABS system fitted to the Hypermotard 950 and
Hypermotard 950 SP is a safety system preventing
wheel lockup while braking, adopting different
strategies depending on the selected level. The
active presence of strategies and their intervention
level depend on the selected level. The ABS features
3 levels, one associated to each Riding Mode.
The ABS system fitted to the Hypermotard 950 and
Hypermotard 950 SP features a "cornering" function
that optimises ABS functionality to the conditions
where the motorcycle is leaning over, thus
preventing wheel lockup and slipping as much as
possible, within the physical limits allowed by the
vehicle and by the road conditions. The cornering
function is active on all the ABS levels.
According to the selected level, the ABS can
implement the anti lift-up function for the rear
wheel so as to guarantee not only a reduced
stopping distance under braking, but also the
highest possible stability.
In ABS level 1, also the “slide control under braking”
is active. Under some activation conditions, ensuring
in any case the maximum rider safety, the ABS
system allows more pronounced slipping at the rear
allowing vehicle yaw or slide, so as to permit a more
sporty and faster corner entry. This control activates
when the user acts on the rear brake during a
sufficiently strong braking also at the front. During
the operation of this system, the ABS monitors
vehicle slipping or slide level, so that it remains
below a safety level, which depends on the lean
angle. If vehicle slipping or slide level increases too
much, the ABS operates again in standard mode,
realigning the vehicle in order to always ensure the
maximum safety.
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