Ducati Streetfighter, Owner'S Manual

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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Attention
Excellent operation of the DWC system, for all
available levels, is ensured only with the OE final
drive ratio and with OE tyres and/or with the ones
recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tyres for
this motorcycle are Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II in the
following sizes: 120/70ZR17 at the front,
200/60ZR17 at the rear. 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.
As far as tyres are concerned, in the case of minor
differences, such as for example, tyres of a different
make and/or model than the OE ones, but with the
same size (rear = 200/60 ZR17; front = 120/70 ZR17),
it is necessary to use the relevant automatic
calibration function in order to restore correct
system operation.
As far as the final ratio is concerned, when using a
different ratio (which only possible for tracing use)
than the original equipment one, it is recommended
to use the relevant automatic calibration function in
order to restore optimal system operation.
At level 8 the DWC system reduces the motorcycle's
proneness to do wheelies to a minimum level and
sensitively intervenes in case of wheelie. Between
level 8 and level 1 there are further intermediate
levels of intervention for the DWC. Levels 1, 2 and 3
allow easier wheelies, but reduce their speed: these
levels are recommended only for track use and for
expert riders who can control wheelies on their own
and exploit the system feature that reduces the
speed at which the front wheel tends to lift.
The choice of the correct level mainly depends on
the following parameters:
- The rider's experience;
- The characteristics of the path/circuit (bend exit
with low or high gear engaged).
The rider's experience
The choice of level setting depends greatly on the
riders' experience and ability to control wheelies on
their own. Levels 1, 2 and 3 require a great experience
to ensure proper control.
Level depends on type of track
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