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Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Warning
The ABS levels 1-2-3 settings have been
calibrated using the tyres originally supplied with your
motorcycle (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70ZR17
at the front and 200/55ZR17 at the rear). The use of
tyres of different size and characteristics to the
original tyres (in particular at the rear) 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 (rear = 200/55
ZR17; front = 120/70 ZR17), 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
dimensions differ significantly from the original tyres,
it may be that the system operation is affected to the
point where none of the 3 available level settings will
give satisfactory results. In this case is it is advisable
to deactivate the traction control system.
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Selecting level 3, the ABS will intervene to ensure a
very stable braking, good lift-up control, the vehicle
keeps a good alignment during the whole braking.
Settings between level 3 and level 1 privilege more
and more the braking power rather than stability and
lift-up control; level 1 provides no lift-up control, the
rear brake is not controlled by the ABS and there is
no combined (front/rear) braking power.
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 rider's experience and sensitivity: expert
riders can tackle a lift-up in trying to reduce the
stopping distance to a minimum, while less
expert riders are recommended to use settings 2
and 3, that will help them keeping the vehicle
more stable even in emergency braking.
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