Ducati MULTISTRADA 950, Owner'S Manual

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motorcycle: the possibility of falling or having an
accident during this difficult moment is statistically
higher than any other moment. A locked front wheel
leads to loss of traction and stability, resulting in loss
of control.
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) has been
developed to enable riders to use the motorcycle
braking force to the fullest possible amount in
emergency braking or under poor pavement or
adverse weather conditions. ABS is an electro-
hydraulic device that controls the pressure in the
brake circuit when the control unit, by processing
information from wheel sensors, 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 do not use separate control
systems: the ABS on this bike provides for an
electronic combined braking action that also
activates the rear brake system when the rider uses
only the front brake. The contrary is not true: the rear
brake control will not affect the front brake.
The Multistrada 950 ABS also features a "cornering"
function that widens ABS functionality to the
conditions where the motorcycle is leaning over,
thus controlling the front and rear brake systems
depending on the vehicle lean angle with the
purpose of preventing wheel lockup and slipping as
much as possible, within the physical limits allowed
by the vehicle and by the road conditions. If desired,
the system can be deactivated from the instrument
panel, setting the level to OFF only within the
ENDURO Riding Mode.
Attention
Although combined braking is available (rear
brake activation when rider uses only the front
brake), using the two brake controls separately
reduces the motorcycle braking power.
Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as
you may cause rear wheel lift-up and lose control of
the motorcycle. When riding in the rain or on slippery
surfaces, braking will become less effective. Always
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