Motorcycle Traction Control; Braking - GAS GAS ES 700 2023 Owner's Manual

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Motorcycle traction control

Braking

Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Warning
Danger of accidents A spongy pressure point on the front or rear brake reduces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized GAS-
GAS Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
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Take your foot off the foot brake lever if you do not want to brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents Higher total weight increases the stopping distance.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger or luggage with you.
Warning
Danger of accidents Salt on the roads impairs the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to remove salt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Warning
Danger of accidents ABS may increase the stopping distance in certain situations.
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Adjust application of the brakes to the respective riding situation and riding surface conditions.
The motorcycle traction control (cornering MTC) lowers the engine
torque in case of loss of traction in the rear wheel. Depending on the
riding mode, different amounts of slip are allowed when the traction
control is activated.
Info
When motorcycle traction control is switched off, the rear wheel
may spin during strong acceleration and on surfaces with low
grip, resulting in a risk of crashing.
After the ignition is switched on, motorcycle traction control is
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enabled again.
The motorcycle traction control MTC is switched on and off on the left
combination switch using the TC button.
Info
When the motorcycle traction control is active, the TC indica-
tor lamp
When motorcycle traction control is switched off, the TC indica-
tor lamp
flashes.
lights up.