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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Attention
All levels of the DTC system of your vehicle
have been calibrated with original equipment tyres
(Pirelli MT60 RS 120/70 - 18 front and Pirelli MT60
RS 180/55 - 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 - 18, rear
= 180/55 - 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 4 available level settings will give
satisfactory results. In this case it is advisable to
deactivate the traction control system.
If level 4 is selected, the DTC system will kick in at the
slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin.
Between level 4 and level 1 there are intermediate
levels. DTC intervention decreases from level 4 to
50
level 1. Levels 1 and 2 allow both spinning and
skidding of the rear wheel out of a corner. Level 1 is
recommended only for medium-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: if the track/path features
bends all taken at similar speeds, it will be easier to
find a level suitable for all bends; while a track/path
with bends all requiring different speeds will require
a DTC level setting that is the best compromise for
all bends.
Level depends on riding style: The DTC will tend to
kick in more with a "smooth" riding style, where the
motorcycle is leaned over further, rather than with a
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