Ducati PANIGALE V45 2021 Owner's Manual page 157

master for a rider. Braking is one of the most difficult
and dangerous moments when riding a two wheeled
motorcycle: the possibility of falling or having an
accident during this difficult moment is statistically
higher than any other moment. When one or both
wheels lock, the stabilising action of traction fails,
resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) has been
developed to enable riders to use the motorcycle
braking force to the fullest possible amount in
emergency braking or under poor pavement or
adverse weather conditions. ABS is an electro-
hydraulic device that controls the pressure in the
brake circuit when the control unit, by processing
information from wheel sensors, determines that
one or both wheels are about to lock up. This avoids
wheel lockup and preserves traction within the limits
of the system.
After that, the control unit restores the pressure in
the brake circuit, to resume the braking action. This
cycle is repeated many times until the problem is
completely eliminated. Normally, the rider will
perceive ABS operation as a harder feel or a
pulsation of the brake lever and pedal. The front and
rear brakes use separate control systems.
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The ABS features 3 levels, one associated to each
Riding Mode. The active presence of strategies and
their intervention level depend on the selected level.
The Panigale V4 ABS features a "cornering" function
that optimises ABS functionality to the conditions
where the motorcycle is leaning over, thus
preventing wheel lockup and slipping as much as
possible, within the physical limits allowed by the
vehicle and by the road conditions. The cornering
function is active on all the ABS levels.
According to the selected level, the Panigale V4 ABS
can implement the anti lift-up function for the rear
wheel so as to guarantee not only a reduced
stopping distance under braking, but also the
highest possible stability.
In ABS level 1, associated by default to RACE Riding
Mode, the system only works on the front discs to
ensure top performance for track use. Also in this
mode the cornering function is active: its level of
intervention is described below.
In ABS level 2, associated by default to SPORT
Riding Mode, also the slide control under braking is
active. Under some activation conditions, ensuring
in any case the maximum rider safety, the ABS