TUNING THE ENGINE 18
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18.1
Ride Mode
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Possible states
• Street
–
Homologated performance with balanced response;
the motorcycle traction control allows normal slip on the rear
wheel. The Anti-Wheelie mode is active.
• Rain
–
Reduced homologated performance for better ridabil-
ity; the motorcycle traction control allows less slip on the rear
wheel. The Anti-Wheelie mode is active.
• Offroad
–
Reduced homologated performance for better rid-
ability; the motorcycle traction control allows increased slip
on the rear wheel. The Anti-Wheelie mode is deactivated.
• Rally (optional)
–
Setting with homologated performance and
extremely direct response. The motorcycle traction control
and the characteristic map of the throttle response can be
individually set. The Anti-Wheelie mode is deactivated.
Warning
Danger of accidents
An incorrectly selected riding mode
makes control of the vehicle considerably more difficult.
The riding modes are each only suitable for certain condi-
tions.
–
Always select a riding mode that suits the surface on
which you are riding, the weather and the riding situa-
tion.
Various vehicle tunings can be selected in the
Ride Mode
sub-
menu.
Street
,
Rain
,
Offroad
and
Rally
are available (optional).
The riding mode selected last appears in the display.
The riding mode can also be changed while riding with a closed
throttle grip.
Info
The riding mode selection does not influence the ABS.
18.2
Motorcycle traction control (Cornering MTC)
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The motorcycle traction control (MTC) lowers the engine torque
in case of loss of traction in the rear wheel. Depending on the
riding mode (
p. 135), different amounts of slip are allowed
when traction control is activated.
Info
When motorcycle traction control is switched off, the rear
wheel may spin during strong acceleration and on surfaces
with low grip, resulting in a risk of falling.
After the ignition is switched on, motorcycle traction con-
trol is enabled again.
In the combination instrument, the motorcycle traction control can
be switched on or off via the
MTC
submenu.
