General Information
112
Traction Control (TC)
Warning
The traction control and optimised
cornering traction control systems are
not
a
substitute
for
riding
appropriately for the prevailing surface
and weather conditions. The systems
cannot prevent loss of traction due to:
• excessive speed when entering turns
• accelerating at a sharp lean angle
• braking.
Traction control or optimised cornering
traction control cannot prevent the
front wheel from slipping.
Failure to observe any of the above
may result in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
All motorcycles are equipped with
Traction Control (TC).
Traction control is a system that helps
to maintain traction when accelerating
on wet/slippery road surfaces. If
sensors detect that the rear wheel is
losing traction (slipping), the traction
control system will engage and alter the
engine power until traction to the rear
wheel has been restored.
The traction control indicator light will
flash while it is engaged and the rider
may notice a change to the sound of
the engine.
For information on the traction control
indicator light operation, see page 27
and page 64.
Optimised Cornering Traction
Control (if fitted)
Note:
•
All models except Tiger 1200 XR are
equipped with optimised cornering
Traction Control (TC).
Optimised cornering traction control is a
system designed to give the rider
increased control should the traction
control
be
activated
whilst
the
motorcycle is leaning in a corner.
The system constantly monitors the
lean angle of the motorcycle and adapts
the level of traction control intervention
to maintain rear wheel traction during
cornering.
Warning
If the TC system is not functioning,
care must be taken when accelerating
and cornering on wet/slippery road
surfaces to avoid rear wheel spin.
In the event of a fault, the TC disabled
warning light may be accompanied by
the
engine
management
system
malfunction indicator light and/or the
ABS warning light.
Do not continue to ride for longer than
is necessary with any of the above
warning lights illuminated. Contact an
authorised Triumph dealer as soon as
possible to have the fault checked and
rectified.
Hard acceleration and cornering in this
situation may cause the rear wheel to
spin resulting in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
