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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Warning
The ABS levels 1-2-3 settings have been
calibrated using the tyres originally supplied with your
motorcycle (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa: 120/70ZR17 at
the front and 180/60ZR17 at the rear). The use of tyres
of different size and characteristics to the original
tyres (in particular at the rear) may alter the operating
characteristics of the system.
In the case of minor differences, such as for example,
tyres of a different make and/or model than the OE
ones, but with the same size (rear = 180/60 ZR17;
front = 120/70 ZR17), it may be sufficient to simply
select the suitable level setting from those available in
order to restore optimal system operation.
If tyres of a different size class are used or if the tyre
size differs significantly from the original tyres, it may
be that the system operation is affected to the point
where none of the 3 available level settings will give
satisfactory results. In this case it is advisable to
deactivate the traction control system.
Selecting level 3, the ABS will intervene to ensure a
very stable braking, good lift-up control, the
motorcycle keeps a good alignment during the whole
braking. Settings between level 3 and level 1 privilege
more and more the braking power rather than stability
and lift-up control; level 1 provides no lift-up control,
the rear brake is not controlled by the ABS.
The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the
following parameters:
1) The tyre/asphalt grip (type of tyre, amount of tyre
wear, the road/track surface, weather conditions,
etc.).
2) The rider's experience and sensitivity: expert
riders can tackle a lift-up in trying to reduce the
stopping distance to a minimum, while less
expert riders are recommended to use settings 2
and 3, that will help them keeping the motorcycle
more stable even in emergency braking.
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