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P86
What they've done is adjust the torque in the first
three gears to match the amount of acceleration
with the wheelie limit, so you don't get too much
thrust that the front is never on the ground and the
wheelie control keeps kicking in. Here you can see
the link between the hardware (wings) and the soft-
ware, as both systems are trying to keep the front
wheel on the ground and maintain maximum drive.
The initial phase of the throttle opening is not
as abrupt as in the 2018 model, which was a nice
benefit when dealing with the soaking track condi-
tions in Bahrain. When cranked right over in a low
gear at low rpm, when the torque hit is at its most
violent, the 2020 Panigale would drive forward
with a smoother throttle pick-up than before, which
gives with it the added benefit of better traction, less
electronic intervention and better chassis stability,
allowing you to fully maximize the grip available.
The electronics are only partially new for 2020.
Cornering ABS, Slide Control, Wheelie Control,
Power Launch, Engine Brake Control and the
Ducati Electronic Suspension are all the same
2020 DUC ATI PANIG ALE V4 S
