Ducati XDIAVEL Owner's Manual page 70

Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Warning
All levels of the DTC system of your vehicle
have been calibrated with original equipment tyres
(Pirelli TL Diablo Rosso II 120/70 - 17 front and Pirelli
TL Diablo Rosso II 240/45 - 17 rear). The use of tyres
of different size and characteristics to the original
tyres 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 (front = 120/70 - 17, rear
= 240/45 - 17), 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 8 available level settings will give satisfactory
results. In this case it is advisable to deactivate the
traction control system.
If level 8 is selected, the DTC system will kick in at
the slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to
spin. Between level 8 and level 1 there are
intermediate levels. DTC intervention decreases
from level 8 to level 1. Levels 1, 2 and 3 allow both
spinning and skidding of the rear wheel out of a
corner: these levels are recommended only for expert
riders.
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 characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all
taken at similar speeds or at very different
speeds);
3) The riding mode (whether the rider has a
"smooth" or a "rough" style).
Level depends on grip conditions
The choice of level setting depends greatly on the
grip conditions of the track/path (see below, tips for
use on the road).
Level depends on type of track/path
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