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18 | WheelsOfGrace.com | Issue 48 Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) Traction control is designed to keep the rear wheel from "spinning out" when the motorcycle is accelerating, and enhances rider control and confidence, especially in wet weather. The Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration when going straight or cornering. C-TCS can improve rider confidence when available traction is compromised by wet weather, a sudden unanticipated change in the surface, or when riding on an unpaved road. The action of C-TCS is also tailored when cornering based on lean angle. Each pre-programed ride mode has a specific level of C-TCS. In the customizable ride modes, the rider can select from three levels of C-TCS intervention. With the exception of Rain mode, the rider can deactivate C-TCS when stopped. C-TCS can be re-activated with the push of a button on the left-hand control when the motorcycle is stopped or underway. C-TCS is also designed to support Front-Wheel Lift Mitigation to reduce the height and duration of front- wheel lift (wheelie). The height and duration of front-wheel lift is tied to the rider-selected C-TCS mode, with Rain being the most- restrictive and Sport being the least- restrictive. Front-Wheel Lift Mitigation is turned off when C-TCS is turned off. Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS) Drag-Torque Slip Control (DSCS) is designed to manage rear-wheel slip and prevent rear-wheel lock due to regenerative braking, which typically occurs when the rider decelerates on wet or slippery road surfaces. DSCS functions at speeds over 10 mph (about 17 kph) and works in concert with the ABS system to balance motorcycle deceleration and rider control. DSCS is integral to rear wheel ABS performance. Ride Modes The LiveWire model offers seven selectable Ride Modes that electronically control the performance characteristics of the motorcycle and the level of electronic intervention. Four of the modes are pre- programmed and three are customizable by the owner. Each Ride Mode consists of a specific combination of power (which dictates the maximum rate of acceleration regeneration (felt as a braking effect when off-throttle), throttle response, and traction control settings. The rider uses the MODE button on the right-hand controller to change the active ride mode, and the active mode may be displayed as a widget symbol on the color touchscreen. The rider can change ride modes at any time, while riding the motorcycle or when stopped. • Sport Mode: Delivers the full performance potential of the motorcycle in a direct and precise manner, with full power and the quickest throttle response on tap. Traction control is set to its lowest level of intervention, and regeneration offers a significant off-throttle braking effect. Sport Mode maximizes the rider connection to the motorcycle for a direct and visceral performance riding experience. • Road Mode: Delivers balanced performance with an intuitive blend of technology for daily use, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS) intervention that offers peace of mind. In Road Mode, the LiveWire motorcycle response will feel more similar to an ICE-powered (Internal Combustion Engine) motorcycle. • Range Mode: Offers a blend of settings that results in smooth and judicious response to throttle input with a high level of regeneration to get the most riding distance out of a battery charge. • Rain Mode: This mode offers restrained acceleration and limited regeneration with higher levels of electronic intervention to give the rider greater confidence when riding in the rain or when traction is otherwise limited. The Rain Mode is also an appropriate setting for riders to use as they become familiar with an electric motorcycle, and to build riding confidence. Note: The rider may choose to turn off the Traction Control System (TCS) when the motorcycle is stopped. When TCS is turned off, it will not be active in Sport, Road or Range Mode. TCS is a default in Rain Mode, however, and will be active whenever Rain Mode is selected. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is always active and may not be turned off by the rider. • Custom Modes: With the motorcycle off, the rider can create up to three Custom Modes, displayed as A, B and C on the touchscreen mode widget. Custom Modes allow the rider to select their own combined preference of Power, Regeneration, Throttle Response and Traction Control levels within specific ranges. Power, Regeneration and Throttle Response can be adjusted from 0 to 100 percent in 1 percent increments, and Traction Control can be set to Low, Medium or High intervention. So, for example, the rider could create a mode with 100 percent power and throttle response (as is pre-programmed Sport Mode) but with a lower level of Regeneration than is offered in the pre-programmed Sport Mode. The rider can create a Custom Mode tailored to personal preference or for use in special circumstances, such as track days. 18 | WheelsOfGrace.com | Issue 48