Race Riding Mode

As the name suggests, Race RM allows riders, including those who are less expert, to enjoy excellent bike performance on high-grip track surfaces. By selecting Race, the rider can count on 208 hp, with direct Ride by Wire throttle response and, on the S version, a firm suspension set-up to optimize performance. Race mode sets the electronics at a low intervention level but without lowering safety, with ABS set to level 2, lift-up control off and the 'slide by brake' function (which lets riders drift the bike into corners safely) on.

Sport Riding Mode

Selecting Sport gives the rider 208 hp, with direct sport-style Ride by Wire throttle response and, on the S version, a sport style suspension set-up. Electronic controls are set to give riders perfect dry road ride responsiveness. Rear wheel lift detection during braking is on and the ABS Cornering function is set to maximize cornering performance.

Street Riding Mode

Street mode is recommended when riding on surfaces with poor grip. This RM gives the rider 208 hp and progressive Ride by Wire throttle response and, on the S version, a suspension set-up that is well suited to bumpy or pitted roads. Electronic control settings ensure grip and stability to maximize safety.

Riders can personalize settings to suit their riding style and subsequently restore Ducati-set parameters. They can also enable ABS Level 1 (intended for on-track use by highly expert riders) which acts on the front wheel only to allow full-on braking performance.

Level 3 is recommended for road riding or where there is poor grip; it ensures safe and stable braking and keeps rear wheel lift under constant control during hard deceleration. Levels 2 and 1 prioritize braking power and are intended for use on high-grip surfaces or racetracks.

Amateur riders enjoying a track day are advised to use Level 2. The system controls both the rear and front braking systems, keeps the cornering function on but disables lift-up control to allow harder, sportier braking. Selecting Level 2 activates the 'slide by brake' function, letting riders drift into bends spectacularly yet safely.

Level 1 is not the default setting on any Riding Mode: it is recommended for on-track use by expert riders. It ensures racing-standard ABS intervention on the front wheel only. To maximize performance, both the cornering and anti lift-up functions are disabled.

In addition to interfacing with the 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and adapting intervention on the basis of wheelspin and lean angle, the software significantly improves out-of-the-corner power control thanks to a new 'predictive' strategy. Acting not just on the basis of instantaneous rear wheelspin but also its variation, it intercepts any loss of grip sooner and reduces peak wheelspin, ensuring faster, smoother intervention. All this means augmented out-of-the-corner stability (even in sub-optimal grip conditions), higher acceleration, better lap times and improved long run performance.
In addition to controlling spark advance and injection, the DTC EVO 2 system uses, in all situations not requiring fast intervention, the throttle body valves to maintain optimal combustion parameters and ensure more fluid engine response and control.

DTC EVO 2 can be set to 8 different levels (6 for dry conditions, 2 for wet), letting riders adapt control strategy to their individual riding styles and grip conditions to maximize performance.

This system assists riders by controlling the torque delivered by the Desmosedici Stradale engine according to slide angle. Its purpose is to improve-out-of-the-bend performance by preventing slide angles that would otherwise be difficult to handle. The DSC relies on the 6D IMU that provides the vehicle control unit with crucial information on bike dynamics (such as lean angle, acceleration and much more).
Like DTC EVO, DSC controls torque reduction by acting on the throttle body valves, decreasing spark advance and reducing injection. In every situation in which fast intervention of the DSC is not required, use of the throttle body valves ensures maintenance of optimal combustion parameters, resulting in more fluid Desmosedici Stradale engine response and intervention.

DSC has two different settings: switching from level 1 to level 2 gives easier control of slide angles that would otherwise be hard to manage. DSC intervention levels can be changed via the menu, which the rider can also use to adjust DTC EVO and DWC EVO settings. It's also possible to set direct DSC control via direct access buttons on the left switchgear. The DSC setting is always shown on the display.