We've all talked about the DTC system, but I thought it would be kinda interesting to start a new thread about it to bring it back onto the table. What I wrote here is on some discussions I've had with Ducati factory reps, so it does contain some accurate info.
What is DTC?
Well, it stands for Ducati Traction Control and what it really means is; Magneti Marelli licensed the race system to Ducati and dumbed it down for our meager use. The good news is, the software algorithm used is identical to the race system. Its a learning computer that can (with enough laps on the track) predict when the tire is going to slide based on lean angle and wheel spin.
What's the Black box?
Its the guts of the system containing (though Ducati doesn't wanna admit it) a very primitive excelerometer which can sense what the bike is doing at any given moment. Its position is extremely important because the software is written to work with data coming from that position.
What's the catch?
Well, its a $40k system, they're giving to you for free on a Streetfighter S/1198S/1098R, so its a pretty good deal. But because the system is totally non-adjustable besides when and for how long it kicks in, the user can't tell the system what diameter tire is in use, how far away the rear tire is from the front (IE: longer wheel base) and of course, my favorite; you can't change either the front or rear rotor without massive and expensive upgrades to the wheel sensors. Finally, you have to literally stop the bike to change TC settings. How about changing the ride height? What about FG forks (which don't have the sensor plug built-in).
What does it all mean?
To have DTC on a street bike is great, but its for the track. You can't upgrade the bike, without consequences. So let say you wanna run Dunlop 211's, which are taller then the standard Pirelli's? They are a taller tire and it WILL throw-off the TC system. How about when your setting up your suspension and you want more rear ride height, can't do that either without consequences.
Finally:
The system does work if not meddled with. Use the stock tires, have some fun at track days and ya know what? It will work great. Wanna really use the system with different tires and set up the bike properly, you might as well be looking into a glass ball to determine how well its going to work because in all honesty, Ducati have zero intentions on supporting a bike that uses anything else but the stock tires and suspension settings.
Great system
Majorally flawed
Time for some discussion
Do you like it?
What bugs you about it?
Would you recommend it to others?
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What is DTC?
Well, it stands for Ducati Traction Control and what it really means is; Magneti Marelli licensed the race system to Ducati and dumbed it down for our meager use. The good news is, the software algorithm used is identical to the race system. Its a learning computer that can (with enough laps on the track) predict when the tire is going to slide based on lean angle and wheel spin.
What's the Black box?
Its the guts of the system containing (though Ducati doesn't wanna admit it) a very primitive excelerometer which can sense what the bike is doing at any given moment. Its position is extremely important because the software is written to work with data coming from that position.
What's the catch?
Well, its a $40k system, they're giving to you for free on a Streetfighter S/1198S/1098R, so its a pretty good deal. But because the system is totally non-adjustable besides when and for how long it kicks in, the user can't tell the system what diameter tire is in use, how far away the rear tire is from the front (IE: longer wheel base) and of course, my favorite; you can't change either the front or rear rotor without massive and expensive upgrades to the wheel sensors. Finally, you have to literally stop the bike to change TC settings. How about changing the ride height? What about FG forks (which don't have the sensor plug built-in).
What does it all mean?
To have DTC on a street bike is great, but its for the track. You can't upgrade the bike, without consequences. So let say you wanna run Dunlop 211's, which are taller then the standard Pirelli's? They are a taller tire and it WILL throw-off the TC system. How about when your setting up your suspension and you want more rear ride height, can't do that either without consequences.
Finally:
The system does work if not meddled with. Use the stock tires, have some fun at track days and ya know what? It will work great. Wanna really use the system with different tires and set up the bike properly, you might as well be looking into a glass ball to determine how well its going to work because in all honesty, Ducati have zero intentions on supporting a bike that uses anything else but the stock tires and suspension settings.
Great system
Majorally flawed
Time for some discussion
Do you like it?
What bugs you about it?
Would you recommend it to others?
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