Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Riding modes
The rider may select between four different riding modes (sport, touring, urban and enduro) from the dashboard and via the "turn indicator reset" button (3). Each riding mode contains settings for the following:
- The dtc set-up (sect. 6 - 7 "Dtc (ducati traction control) setting function")
- One of the three different maps of throttle opening (sect. 6 - 9, Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-bywire system)
The rider may modify the parameter settings of each riding mode or restore
the default settings. The default settings are
summarised in the following table. 
Operating principle of dtc
The bbs receives the front and rear speed information from the abs over the
can. Then, the bbs sends the vehicle speed
information to be displayed on the dashboard over the can.
If the tangentia ...
The battery charging circuit and power distribution
On the diavel, the +15v (key on power) voltage does not come from a
conventional ignition key, but from pin 30 of the
hands free relay. This relay is switched to closed state by the hands free unit ...
Other materials:
The immobilizer system
For additional antitheft protection, the motorcycle is
equipped with an immobilizer, an electronic system that
locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition switch
is turned off.
The grip of each ignition key contains an electronic device
that modulates the output signal from a special ...
Refitting the steering head components
Important
The steering tube bearings (6) are identical but in no case may their
components be swapped around during reassembly.
Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease.
To fit the external rings (c) of the bearings (6) to the steering tube, use the
tool with par ...
Removal of the front footrests
Note
The removal of the front footrests is described only for the right one (2)
but it is the same also for the left one.
Remove the circlip (5) by releasing the pin (3).
Slide the pin (3) off the frame by supporting the footrest (2).
Slide off the footrest (2) from its seat and collect th ...