I wonder if that is what is different about mine...I took it in for the 600 mile service and when i got it back it makes a very different sound when idling. When I pull the clutch at all or an gas it switches back...you think?
This may come as a huge surprise to Ducati, but people like me do not buy motorcycles like this for "fuel economy".Apparently the most recent system update enables the rear cylinders to shut down after a certain period of time based on either inactivity for fuel economy or temperature management.
Just get a refund on your deposit and walk away, it sounds like you have yet to take delivery and it doesn't seem like no matter what they do it will be what you want, so might as well bow out rather than spend quite a bit of money on something that won't make you happy.This may come as a huge surprise to Ducati, but people like me do not buy motorcycles like this for "fuel economy".
It is clear to me that Ducati has abandoned people like us but I actually think this makes good business sense.
For every one of us there are 10 Starbucks Cruisers and Ducati has made a corporate decision to serve the larger market.
Fair enough, but had I known this six months ago I would not have ordered this bike.
EXACTLY!!Just get a refund on your deposit and walk away, it sounds like you have yet to take delivery and it doesn't seem like no matter what they do it will be what you want, so might as well bow out rather than spend quite a bit of money on something that won't make you happy.
I read you and we're on the same page.This may come as a huge surprise to Ducati, but people like me do not buy motorcycles like this for "fuel economy".
Note: My bike was delayed because I specified the full Akrapovic and I knew that goin' in.I read you and we're on the same page.
That is some straight crap. 167F is not that warm...while usually moving I don't get up there, it doesn't take long sitting around to hit that, or any sort of stop/go traffic crap will get you there quick...I'm starting to wonder if the demo bike I was riding around for quite some time had that update or not? If it did it was pretty seamless. Not a big fan of those numbers/situations though. Tough decision.Idle (Neutral) and gear engaged and clutch lever completely pulled in (clutch switch pressed) – Coolant temp between 75-85C - Rear bank will disable after 30 seconds.
Idle (Neutral) and gear engaged and clutch lever completely pulled in (clutch switch pressed) - Coolant above 85C – Rear bank immediately disabled.
Note: My bike has the full Akra and the "Ducati Performance" software.
So I said, OK, if I'm riding down the highway at 120 kms AND I roll the throttle to idle AND the engine temp is above 85C will the two rear cylinders quit?
Ducati's answer? "We don't know"
Do I pick the bike up on Thursday - or not?
It does sound like **** and if you don't have to worry about heat why bother with the "feature," it would be nice to turn it off.I don't see why your moaning, personally i think its a great idea, very clever
Whats the problem!
i've had mine done no issues at all
It's not a mod. If you haven't even ridden the demo you won't know what we're talking about. It's annoying that it can't be disabled. Yes I'm bitching. Is it a big deal? No. Does it make this bike any less fun? No. Honestly they are trying to deal with heat issues for the plebs IMO. Yes the bike is hot when you can't straight out 60+. It's what happens when you stuff 200hp under your crotch. I'd rather have it hot as **** (as it already is, disabling 2 cylinders probably doesn't do that much) and running on all 4.I don't see this being that big of a deal. It probably won't sway me buying one when the time comes. But I'll sit here in the rafters and see what everyone thinks after experiencing this new mod. I don't really see it having much impact on performance. And at least they are working on containing heat.