Moving Off; Braking - Ducati SuperBike 1098S Use And Maintenance Manual

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever.
2) Push down the gearchange lever firmly with the tip of
your foot to engage first gear.
3) Speed up engine, by turning the throttle twistgrip and
slightly releasing the clutch lever at the same time. The
motorcycle will start moving off.
4) Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
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5) To shift to the next gear up, close the throttle to
reduce engine speed, disengage the clutch, lift the gear
change lever and release the clutch lever.
To change down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip,
pull the clutch lever, increase engine speed for a moment
to allow the gears to synchronize, shift down and release
the clutch.
The controls should be used intelligently and promptly:
when riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as soon as
the motorcycle tends to slow down, so you will avoid lugging
the engine and stressing the motorcycle abnormally.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should
not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is engaged,
otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out.
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Braking

Slow down in time, change down to use the engine brake,
then apply both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before stopping
the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Warning
Use both brake lever and pedal for effective braking.
Using only one of the brakes will give you less braking power.
Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as you may
lock the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle.
When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking
capacity is significantly reduced. Always use the brakes very
gently and carefully when riding under these conditions.
Any sudden manoeuvres may lead to loss of control.
When riding down long, steep downhill slopes, change
down to use engine braking. Apply the brakes intermittently
for brief periods only. Keeping the brakes applied
continuously causes the friction material to overheat and
dangerously reduces braking effectiveness. Under-inflated
or over-inflated tyres reduce braking efficiency and may
adversely affect safe riding and road-holding on bends.