Thread: s2r or 695?
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Old 20-10-2014, 06:13 PM   #12
Dave G
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Originally Posted by Saint aka ML View Post
APTC clutch is the worst thing Ducati ever did to Ducati. You cannot set off fast without dragging the clutch or it will stall. That means you cannot set off as fast as on standard clutch. Engine braking feels well smooth and none existent. I can excuse the set off part as not all are aggressive like me but engine braking is needed for that grin factor when is squiggles, skippes and wiggles under heavy braking with just an engine.
Never been an issue for me, I've not noticed any slippage but very much like the lightweight lever pull and stompng down gears without lock the back.
Horses for courses.



Still the prettiest though.
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