Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
The ABS on this motorcycle is provided with the
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC). This system, when
activated, keeps the vehicle at a standstill by quickly
activating the rear brake with no need to apply
braking power to the brake lever or pedal. The
system allows the user to enjoy a more
while just having to control the clutch and
pressure.
This function is activated when the user, with a bike
at a standstill and with folded side stand, applies a
high pressure on the front or rear brake levers. It can
be activated when vehicle is turned on (Key-ON).
Upon its activation, according to the vehicle status,
the system calculates and applies a pressure to the
rear system by acting on the pump and the ABS
control unit valves.
The system can be activated at all ABS levels
(including ABS OFF) and its activation is indicated by
the following warning light turning on. The same
warning light will blinking when the system is
about to release the rear brake pressure and thus to
stop keeping the vehicle at standstill: pressure will
be decreased gradually.
This function is disabled under the following
conditions:
1) when the user
2) when the user operates the front brake lever
twice in a very time;
3) 30 seconds the activation;
4) when the user unfolds the stand.
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