Ducati HYPERMOTARD 950SP, Owner'S Manual

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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Attention
Excellent operation of the ABS system, for all
available levels, is ensured only with the OE brake
system and with OE tyres and/or with the ones
recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tyres for
this motorcycle are:
– Hypermotard 950: front 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III - rear 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III
– Hypermotard 950 SP: front 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W) Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP - rear 180/55 ZR17
M/C (73W) Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
The use of tyres of different size and characteristics
to the original tyres may alter the operating
characteristics of the system thus making it unsafe.
It is recommended not to install tyres of different
size than the ones approved for your vehicle.
Selecting level 3, the ABS will ensure a very stable
braking thanks to lift-up control, and the motorcycle
will keep a good alignment during the whole braking
action also in a bend, thanks to the cornering
feature.
Selecting level 2, the ABS will privilege more and
more the braking power, yet keeping a good lift-up
control. ABS level 2 provides the cornering feature.
ABS level 1 is for expert riders and privileges braking
power, to the detriment of stability and lift-up
control. The cornering feature is still active.
Moreover, level 1 activates the function of slide
control under braking (available in this level only).
The choice of the correct level mainly depends on
the following parameters:
-
The tyre/road grip (type of tyre, amount of tyre
wear, the road/track surface, weather
conditions, etc.).
- The rider's experience and sensitivity: expert
riders can tackle a lift-up in trying to reduce the
stopping distance to a minimum, while less
expert riders are recommended to use setting 3,
that will help them keeping the motorcycle more
stable even in emergency braking.
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