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one or both wheels are about to lock up. In this case,
pressure decrease in the brake circuit allows the
wheel to carry on turning, thereby preserving grip.
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.
The ABS system fitted to the Panigale V4 is a safety
system preventing wheel lockup while braking,
adopting different strategies depending on the
selected level. The active presence of strategies and
their intervention level depend on the selected level.
The ABS features 3 levels, one associated to each
Riding Mode.
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.
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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 DSC control (slide control
under braking) is active. Under some activation
conditions, ensuring in any case the maximum rider
safety, the ABS system allows more pronounced
slipping at the rear allowing vehicle yaw or slide, so as
to permit a more sporty and faster corner entry. This
control activates when the user acts on the rear
brake during a sufficiently strong braking also at the
front. During the operation of this system, the ABS
monitors vehicle slipping or slide level, so that it
remains below a safety level, which depends on the
lean angle. If vehicle slipping or slide level increases
too much, the ABS operates again in standard mode,
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