Ducati PANIGALE, Owner'S Manual

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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 Panigale V2 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 Panigale V2 ABS 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, the system only works on the front
discs to ensure top performance for track use.
In ABS level 2, the system works on the front and on
the rear, and 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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