Ducati Hypermotard, Owner'S Manual

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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Attention
The 8 level settings of the DTC were calibrated
using tires of the same make, model and size as
those originally fitted on the motorcycle. Using tires
of a different size from the original tires may alter the
operating characteristics of the system.
Motorbike original equipment: (front 120/70ZR17 -
rear 180/55ZR17).
-
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP;
- Pirelli Diablo Rosso II;
- Pirelli Scorpion Trail.
In the case of minor differences, such as for example,
tires of a different make and/or model than the OE
ones, but with the same size (rear = 180/55-17; front
= 120/70-17), it may be sufficient to simply select the
most suitable level setting from those available to
restore optimal system operation. If tires of a
different size class are used or if the tire dimensions
differ significantly from the original tires, it may be
that the system operation is affected to the point
where none of the 8 available level settings will give
satisfactory results. In this case it is advisable to
deactivate the traction control system. If level 8 is
selected, the DTC control unit will kick in at the
slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin.
Between level 8 and level 1 there are an additional 8
intermediate levels. The level of DTC intervention
decreases in equal steps from level 8 to level 1. When
level 1 or 2 is selected the DTC control unit will allow
the rear wheel to spin and also slide sideways on
exiting a corner; we recommend that this setting is
only used by very experienced riders on the track.
The choice of the correct level depends on 3 main
variables:
1) The grip (type of tire, amount of tire wear, the
road/track surface, weather conditions, etc.);
2) The characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all
taken at similar speeds or at very different
speeds);
3) The riding mode (whether the rider has a
“smooth” or a “rough” style).
The relation of the DTC intervention level to grip
conditions:
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