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18 ENGINE TUNING
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18.1 Ride Mode
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Possible states
• SPORT
–
Homologated performance with very direct response; the traction control
allows greater slip on the rear wheel.
• STREET
–
Homologated performance with balanced response; the traction control
allows normal slip on the rear wheel.
• RAIN
–
Reduced homologated performance for better ridability; the traction control
allows normal slip on the rear wheel.
• TRACK
–
Optional setting available with homologated performance and extremely
direct response. The traction control and the characteristic map of the throttle
response can be individually set.
Various vehicle tunings can be selected in the Ride Mode menu. SPORT , STREET , RAIN and
TRACK are available (optional).
The drive mode selected last is displayed in the combination instrument.
The drive mode can also be changed while riding with a closed throttle grip and deactivated
speed sensor.
18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC)
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The motorcycle traction control (MTC) lowers the engine torque in case of loss of traction in
the rear wheel.
Info
When traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin during high accelera-
tion and on surfaces with low grip.
After the ignition is switched back on, traction control is enabled again.
Traction control is operated via the Ride Mode menu on the combination instrument. The
traction control can be switched off in the
MTC/ABS
menu.