2014 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale R Owners Manual - Page 68

2014 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale R Manual

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Between level 8 and level 1 there are further intermediate levels of intervention for the DTC. Levels 1, 2 and 3 allow the rear wheel to spin and slide: these levels are recommended on the track only and exclusively for expert riders: in particular, level 1 is designed to work at best only with tires having SC2 compound. The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the following parameters: The tire/asphalt grip (type of tire, amount of tire wear, the road/track surface, weather conditions, etc.). The characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all taken at similar speeds or at very different speeds). 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/circuit (see below, tips for use on the track and 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. The relation of the DTC intervention level to riding mode: The DTC will tend to kick in more with a 66 "smooth" riding mode, where the bike is leaned over further, rather than with a "rough" style, where the bike is straightened up as quickly as possible when exiting a turn. Tips for use on the track We recommend that level 8 be used for a couple of full laps (to allow the tires to warm up) in order to get used to the system. Then try levels 7, 6, etc., in succession until you identify the DTC sensitivity level that suits you best (always try each level for at least two laps to allow the tires to warm up). Once you have found a satisfactory setting for all the corners except one or two slow ones, where the system tends to kick in and control too much, you can try to modify your riding style slightly to a "rougher" approach to cornering i.e. straighten up more rapidly on exiting the corner, instead of immediately trying a different level setting. Tips for use on the road Activate the DTC, select level 8 and ride the motorcycle in your usual style; if the level of DTC sensitivity seems excessive, try reducing the setting to level 7, 6, etc., until you find the level that suits you best.

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Between level 8 and level 1 there are further
intermediate levels of intervention for the DTC.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 allow the rear wheel to spin and
slide: these levels are recommended on the track
only and exclusively for expert riders: in particular,
level 1 is designed to work at best only with tires
having SC2 compound.
The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the
following parameters: The tire/asphalt grip (type of
tire, amount of tire wear, the road/track surface,
weather conditions, etc.).
The characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all taken
at similar speeds or at very different speeds).
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/circuit (see below, tips for use on the track and
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.
The relation of the DTC intervention level to riding
mode: The DTC will tend to kick in more with a
“smooth” riding mode, where the bike is leaned over
further, rather than with a “rough” style, where the
bike is straightened up as quickly as possible when
exiting a turn.
Tips for use on the track
We recommend that level 8 be used for a couple of
full laps (to allow the tires to warm up) in order to get
used to the system. Then try levels 7, 6, etc., in
succession until you identify the DTC sensitivity level
that suits you best (always try each level for at least
two laps to allow the tires to warm up).
Once you have found a satisfactory setting for all the
corners except one or two slow ones, where the
system tends to kick in and control too much, you can
try to modify your riding style slightly to a “rougher”
approach to cornering i.e. straighten up more rapidly
on exiting the corner, instead of immediately trying a
different level setting.
Tips for use on the road
Activate the DTC, select level 8 and ride the
motorcycle in your usual style; if the level of DTC
sensitivity seems excessive, try reducing the setting
to level 7, 6, etc., until you find the level that suits you
best.
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