Technological Dictionary - Ducati HYPERMOTARD 950SP Owner's Manual

Technological Dictionary

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
The Ducati Traction Control system (DTC) supervises
the rear wheel slipping control and settings vary
through eight different levels that are calibrated to
offer a different tolerance level to rear wheel
slipping. Each Riding Mode features a pre-set
intervention level. Level 8 indicates system
intervention whenever a slight slipping is detected,
while level 1 is for off-road use and very expert riders
because it is less sensitive to slipping and
intervention is hence softer.
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
The Ducati Wheelie Control system (DWC)
supervises control of wheelie movement and
settings vary through eight different levels that are
calibrated to offer a different prevention and
reaction to wheelies. Each Riding Mode features a
pre-set intervention level. Level eight indicates a
setting that minimises motorcycle tendency to shift
up in a wheelie and maximises reaction to the same,
if it occurs. While level one is for expert riders and
features a lower wheelie control in terms of
prevention and less strong reaction to the same, if it
occurs.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions
is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to
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. A locked front wheel
leads to loss of traction and stability, resulting in loss
of control. 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. 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
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