Ducati SUPERBIKE 1299 PANIGALE S, 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 Supercorsa SP in the
following sizes: 120/70ZR17 at the front, 200/55ZR17
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.
The DWC level 1 setting has been optimized using
tires with SC1 compound (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
SC1), which are not originally supplied with your
motorcycle. The use of this level with tires having
different characteristics may alter the operating
characteristics of the system.
As far as tires are concerned, in the case of minor
differences, such as tires of a different make and/or
model than the OE ones, but with the same size (rear
= 200/55 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 is only possible for track 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:
1) The rider's experience.
2) The characteristics of the path/circuit (bend exit
with low or high gear engaged).
The rider's experience
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