Yes, you can either have ACC active or turn it off. You can't just have normal cruise control that doesn't slam on the brakes every time you go from lane 1 to 3 with a lanehogger in lane 2, and doesn't allow you to filter through traffic on cruise control (gonna get slated for this practice but I constantly cover the throttle and brakes while doing this, whether I'm filtering on the motorway at 40mph or 70mph, it's just handy when you're in a high speed camera density area (that may or may not be on reduced variable speed limit) like some sections of the M25 and want to cruise filter at just under the camera trigger speed without worrying you're going to set it off). Is that like the kind of ACC you get in the Winnebagos where you can simply set the ACC, let go of the bars and retire to the pillion seat to make yourself a cup of tea and check WhatsApp? That would be cool! So by that logic you're not 'in charge of your own destiny' when cruising at 40mph or 70mph either? You can be 'in charge of your own destiny' by covering the throttle and brakes as stated above, NOT like the Winnebagos where you set the cruise control and fcuk off to the back of the truck to play scrabble. Setting ABS to 1 or traction control to off (or Wheelie control to off) simply disables the whole system. Unfortunately, it does not let you use the cruise control with just the adaptive part disabled. That would be nice! And you're right, it is invasive on a bike! Works well on a car because you don't lane filter while on cruise control in a car! So I think the conclusion is that either the adaptive part can't be disabled, or nobody in here is aware of it being able to be disabled. I asked the dealer on Friday when it went for its first service and they didn't know but promised to find out and let me know.
The woman is from Cretingham. How appropriate! I heard a story like this decades ago in the States, and it was a Winnebago, and allegedly they successfully sued because the brochure or user manual was worded something like "simply put the RV in cruise control and it drives itself!".
I think there’s probably a fair bit of a difference from using the cruise control at 40 or 70 and using (or wanting one) that operates at speeds higher than 98mph…?
So what's the verdict with the dealership- can ACC be deactivated to allow "normal" cruise control? I'm interested coz I don't really see any benefits for for ACC on a bike.... automobile yes
Got a deposit on an M1000XR now anyway (hopefully spring next year?) so might not have much use for this forum going forwards unless/until I buy another Ducati in the future. I'd like to thank everyone for their helpful input so far on the numerous threads I've posted. Unfortunately it was always questions, and no answers. If I could have helped and contributed (rather than just take), I would have. Thanks again.
