Moving Off; Braking; Abs System (St4S Abs) - Ducati ST4S Owner's Manual

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch squeezing the control lever.
2) Push down on gear change lever sharply with the tip
of your foot to engage the first gear.
3) Speed up engine, by turning the throttle twistgrip and
slightly releasing the clutch lever at the same time.
The motorcycle will start moving off.
4) Let go of clutch lever and speed up.
5) To shift up, close the throttle to slow down engine,
disengage the clutch, lift the gear change lever and let
go of clutch lever.
To shift down, release the twistgrip, pull the clutch
control lever, shortly speed up to help gears
synchronise, shift down and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and timely:
when riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as
soon as the motorcycle tends to slow down, so you
will avoid stressing the engine and the motorcycle
abnormally.
Important
Avoid harsh accelerations, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever
should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is
engaged, or friction parts may overheat and wear out.

Braking

Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and
then brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever
before stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine
stop.

ABS system (ST4s ABS)

Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions is the
hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to master for a
rider. Statistically, the risk of a fall or an accident is highest
during braking. A locked front wheel leads to loss of
traction and stability, resulting in loss of control.
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) has been developed to
enable riders to use the vehicles braking force to the
fullest possible amount in emergency braking or under
poor pavement or adverse weather conditions.
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