Ducati Streetfighter, Owner'S Manual

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Attention
The DPL system is to be used exclusively on
straight and level paths, on optimal grip conditions
of the road.
The DPL system is conceived to be used within a
controlled environment or in a closed circuit. For
safety reasons it must not be used in unsuitable
places.
Starting procedure
The starting procedure basically consists of two
phases:
- The first: with completely released clutch so that
the torque transmitted to the ground depends
on the clutch position and slipping;
- The second: with clutch not released so that the
torque transmitted to the ground depends on
the torque delivered by the engine.
The DPL system helps the rider to start from a
standstill and during the first phase by automatically
adjusting the torque delivered by the engine to keep
the engine rpm at the ideal value to start. This allows
the rider to concentrate only on the clutch release
that must be progressive and "smooth" instead of
fast or abruptly. The engine torque is adjusted also in
the second phase, by maximising the delivered
power and limiting the vehicle wheeling or rear
wheel slipping.
To preserve the clutch, the DPL system calculates in
real time and shows in the dedicated menu on the
instrument panel the number of starts that can be
performed consecutively by decreasing it by one unit
every time a start is completed. The DPL system
increases the value by one unit according to the
distance covered by the vehicle and the time during
which the vehicle engine was on and off.
The DPL system allows performing other assisted
starts only when the number of remaining starts is
higher than zero.
Attention
Using the DPL system could reduce the useful
life of the engine and transmission mechanical parts.
The DPL system should be used only when the
engine has reached the operating temperature.
To perform an assisted start with the DPL, the rider
must first of all set the vehicle in the following
condition:
- vehicle speed at zero;
- vertical position;
- engine on;
- DTC set to ON.
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