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This dynamic control suite is still the only of its kind to offer auto-calibration and wheelie control and includes: ATC (Aprilia Traction Control), AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), ALC (Aprilia Launch Control) and AQS (Aprilia Quick Shift).

The traction control system was developed by Aprilia to get max grip out of and type of surface and to give the rider greater confidence while at the same time improving safety.

Eight different settings for different allow the rider to extract the best performance from the bike on the track or enhanced safety on the road.

Two speed sensors allow the control unit to determine bike speed at any given time and interacts with the engine ECU. If the rear wheel is rotating faster than the front, the control unit determines the slippage and limits the amount of torque produced by the engine thereby preventing loss of grip.

Aprilia's tuono

The 'total bike'