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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Warning
All levels of the DTC system of your vehicle have
been calibrated with original equipment tyres (Pirelli
Diablo Rosso III 120/70 - 17 front and Pirelli Diablo
Rosso III 180/55 - 17 rear). The use of tyres of different
size and characteristics to the original tyres may alter
the operating characteristics of the system.
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 (front = 120/70 - 17, rear
= 180/55 - 17), it may be sufficient to simply select the
suitable level setting from those available in order to
restore optimal system operation. If tyres of a
different size class are used or if the tyre size differs
significantly from the original tyres, it may be that the
system operation is affected to the point where none
of the 8 available level settings will give satisfactory
results. In this case it is advisable to deactivate the
traction control system.
If level 8 is selected, the DTC system will kick in at the
slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin.
Between level 8 and level 1 there are intermediate
levels. DTC intervention decreases from level 8 to
level 1. Levels 1, 2 and 3 allow both spinning and
skidding of the rear wheel out of a corner: these levels
are recommended only for expert riders.
The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the
following parameters:
1) The tyre/asphalt grip (type of tyre, amount of tyre
wear, the road/track surface, weather conditions,
etc.);
2) The characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all
taken at similar speeds or at very different
speeds);
3) The riding mode (whether the rider has a
"smooth" or a "rough" style).
Level depends on grip conditions
The choice of level setting depends greatly on the grip
conditions of the track/path (see below, tips for use on
the road).
Level depends on type of track/path
If the track/path features bends all taken at similar
speeds, it will be easier to find a level suitable for all
bends; while a track/path with bends all requiring
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