Ducati DESERTX Owner's Manual page 176

Tips on how to select the intervention level
Attention
Excellent operation of the ABS system, for all
available levels, is ensured only with the OE brake
system and with OE tyres and/or with the ones
recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tyres for
this motorcycle are indicated in the "Technical
specifications" section of this manual. The use of
tyres of different size and characteristics to the
original tyres or those recommended by Ducati may
alter the operating characteristics of the system thus
making it unsafe. It is recommended not to install
tyres of different size than the ones approved for
your vehicle.
Selecting level 3 of the ABS will ensure a very stable
braking thanks to lift-up control, which prevents the
rear wheel lift-up allowing the motorcycle to keep a
good alignment during the whole braking action.
ABS level 3 features active cornering function which,
with vehicle leaning over, prevents wheel lockup and
skidding as much as possible, within the physical
limits allowed by the vehicle and by the road
conditions.
The use of ABS Level 2 is specifically for off-road use
by beginners. In order to improve the decelerations
achieved by the vehicle when off-road, a greater
percentage slip is allowed at the rear than with
conventional ABS. Level 2 of the ABS system also
features the cornering function, but this is limited to
rear cornering only and at high leaning angles. This
level also includes lift-up control, in case this level is
used on tarmac (not recommended) and high
deceleration is achieved.
ABS level 1 is specific for off-road use by expert riders
and ABS is active only on the front wheel to help
braking performance on dirt roads. This level does
not include the cornering function or lift-up control.
The choice of the correct level mainly depends on
the following parameters:
The tyre/road grip (type of tyre, amount of tyre
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wear, the road/track surface, weather
conditions, etc.).
The rider's experience and sensitivity.
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