2018 Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is the best way to honor Ducati’s famous V-twin superbike history, and it also marks the end of the amazing 1299 line. This amazing machine, which was only made in a small number, is the pinnacle of speed, engineering, and craftsmanship. It has an amazing 209 horsepower from its 1,285cc Superquadro engine, making it one of the most powerful production motorbikes ever made. The Panigale R Final Edition has top-of-the-line parts like an Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and a titanium race exhaust. These parts give the bike unbeatable precision, control, and a symphony of exciting sounds. Its striking design is a great mix of form and function. Aerodynamic improvements and carbon fiber features make it even more unique. The 2018 Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is a special and sought-after masterpiece that marks the end of an era. It is loved by both users and collectors because it embodies Ducati’s racing history and spirit of innovation in every part of its beautiful ride.

Setting menu

This menu allows enabling, disabling and setting some motorcycle functions.
To access the “setting menu”, keep button (2) pressed for 3 seconds.
No other function can be displayed when this menu is accessed.

Important
For safety reasons, the setting menu can be accessed only when vehicle speed is below or equal to 20 Km/h; if this menu is accessed and vehicle speed is above 20 Km/h, instrument panel will automatically quit it and shift back to “main” screen.

Setting menu “items” are the following:

• RIDING MODE
• MENU 2
• BACK LIGHT
• RPM
• PIN CODE
• LAP
• BATTERY
• CLOCK
•  SET UNITS
• ABS
• EXIT
  To quit the setting menu, highlight “EXIT” with button (1) or button (2) and press the reset button (4).

Customizing the RIDING MODE

This function allows customizing each single riding mode.
To gain access to this function display the “setting” menu page 80, use buttons (1) or (2) to select the
“RIDING MODE” function and press the reset button (4) to shift to next page.
Once the function is accessed, the three riding modes are displayed; to customize parameters, use buttons (1) or (2) to select the riding mode you want to change and press the reset button (4) to confirm. Customizable parameters are “DTC” (Ducati Traction Control) and “ENGINE”.
Any parameter change made is saved and remains in the memory also after a Battery-Off.
To change DTC parameters, refer to “DTC (Ducati Traction Control)” page 85 paragraph.
To change Engine parameters, refer to “ENGINE
(Engine power control)” page 90 paragraph.
The riding parameters set by Ducati can be restored for each single riding mode through the “DEFAULT” Function.
To restore the parameters set by Ducati, see “DEFAULT (Restoring Ducati default parameters)” page 92 paragraph.

Note
If one or more parameters have been customized, when quitting the Setting menu, in the “main” screen, the “background” of the riding mode indication (SPORT, TOURING or URBAN) becomes yellow.
If parameters were not changed (customized) or if parameters are restored through the “DEFAULT” function, once Setting menu is quitted, the
“background” indicating riding mode (SPORT, TOURING or URBAN) of “main” screen will turn blue.

Warning
Changes should only be made to the parameters by people who are experts in motorcycle set-up; if the parameters are changed accidentally, use the “DEFAULT” function to restore factory settings.

Customizing the Riding Mode: setting the DTC level
This function allows customizing DTC (Ducati Traction Control) intervention level and, if necessary, disabling it for each single riding mode.
To gain access to this function display the “setting” menu page 80, use buttons (1) or (2) to select the
“RIDING MODE” function and press the reset button (4) to shift to next page.
Use buttons (1) or (2) to select the riding mode you wish to change and press the reset button (4).
To access next page, select “DTC” using button (1) or (2) and press again the reset button (4) to confirm selection.
Once function is accessed, the currently set DTC level is displayed on the left side inside a rectangle (ex: DTC 1).
Use buttons (1) or (2) to select the new level (1 to 8) or the OFF indication to disable Traction Control System; once the new setup is selected, press the reset button (4) to highlight “MEMORY”.
Now store the new setting by keeping the reset button (4) pressed for 3 seconds with the “MEMORY” highlighted.
If setting has been stored successfully,
“MEMORIZED” will appear in green for 2 seconds, and “EXIT” will be automatically highlighted.
To quit the setting function, press the reset button (4) with “EXIT” highlighted.

DTC intervention increases from level 1 to level 8. The following table indicates the most suitable level of DTC intervention for the different riding modes as well as the default settings in the “RIDING MODES” that can be selected by the rider:

DTC LEVEL	RIDING MODE	USE	DEFAULT?
1	Sport	Sport style on the road for experienced riders or on the track.	It is the default level for the SPORT RIDING MODE
2	Sport-Touring	Road style for experienced riders	/
3	Touring	Standard style on the road	It is the default level for the TOURING RIDING MODE
4	Touring 2	Standard style on the road for less experienced riders	/
5	Urban	City style	It is the default level for the URBAN RIDING MODE
6	Urban 2	City style for less experi- enced riders	/
7	Wet	Style on wet asphalt	/
8	Rain	Style under rain	/

Warning
The 8 levels of the DTC system your motorcycle is equipped with were calibrated with original equipment tyres (make, model and size). The use of tyres of different size to the original tyres may alter the operating characteristics of the system.
Motorcycle original equipment: (front 120/70-17 – rear 240/45-17).
In the case of minor differences, such as for example, tyres of a different make and/or model than the OE ones, but with the same size (rear = 240/45-17; front = 120/70-17), it may be sufficient to simply select the suitable level setting from those available in order to restore optimal system operation. If tyres of a different size class are used or if the tyre dimensions differ significantly from the original tyres, it may be that the system operation is affected to the point where none of the 8 available level settings will give satisfactory results. In this case it is advisable to deactivate the traction control system. If level 8 is selected, the DTC control unit will kick in at the slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin.

Between level 8 and level 1 there are other 6 intermediate levels. DTC intervention decreases regularly from level 8 to level 1.
Levels 1 and 2 were specifically designed for OFF-ROAD use and do not ensure correct control of traction loss on asphalt.
With levels 3 and 4, DTC control unit allows both rear tyre to spin and slide sideways when exiting a turn; we recommend using these levels only on track and to very experienced riders.
The choice of the correct level depends on 3 main variables:

1. The grip (type of tyre, amount of tyre wear, the road/track surface, weather conditions, etc.);
2. The characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all taken at similar speeds or at very different speeds);
3. The riding style (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/path (see below, tips for use on the track and on the road).
Level depends on type of track/path:

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 a hairpin turn to be taken at very low speed compared to the other bends will require a DTC level setting that is the best compromise for all bends (on hairpin turn, DTC intervention will always be greater compared to the other bends).

Level depends on riding style:
The DTC will tend to kick in more with a “smooth” riding style, where the motorcycle is leaned over further, rather than with a “rough” style, where the motorcycle is straightened up as quickly as possible when exiting a turn.

Tips for use on the track
We recommend that level 8 is used for a couple of full laps (to allow the tyres 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 tyres 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 more
“rough” 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 levels 7, 6, etc., until you find the one that suits you best.
If changes occur in the grip conditions and/or circuit characteristics and/or your riding style, and the level setting is no longer suitable, switch to the next level up or down and proceed to determine the best setting (e.g. if with level 7 the DTC intervention seems excessive, switch to level 6; alternatively, if on level 7 you cannot perceive any DTC intervention, switch to level 8).

Customizing the Riding Mode: engine adjustment
This function allows customising ENGINE power and delivery.
To gain access to this function display the “setting” menu page 80, use buttons (1) or (2) to select the
“RIDING MODE” function and press the reset button (4) to shift to next page.
Select the riding mode you wish to change using buttons (1) or (2) and press the reset button (4) to shift to next page; now use buttons (1) or (2) to select the “ENGINE” indication and press the reset button (4) again to confirm selection.
Once function is accessed, engine setting (ENGINE 162 HIGH, 162 LOW or 100 HP) will be displayed on the right side inside a rectangle.

FAQ