EVERY new bike nowadays seems to come with its own set of acronyms to decode. Traction control can't be just called traction control. It needs a set of initials to show us how exciting and exclusive it is.
We blame electronics. No one ever did this stuff with handlebars.
If some of the new bike models to break cover recently have left you wondering WDYMBT? then Visordown is here to help.
FYI, here are some of the acronyms that were being banded about at the EICMA Milan motorcycle show last week, along with their meanings. So there’s no need to wonder WTF it's all about anymore. OK?
See if you can spot the one we made up.
EICMA – Esposizione International Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori
Aprilia:
aWC – Aprilia Wheelie Control
aTC – Aprilia Traction Control
aLC – Aprilia Launch Control
aQS – Aprilia Quick Shift
(all part of the latest aPRC – Aprilia Performance Ride Control)
BMW:
ESA – Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ASC – Automatic Stability Control
RDC - Reifen Druck Control (tyre pressure control)
Ducati:
IMU – Inertial Measurement Unit
PM – Power Modes
DWC – Ducati Wheelie Control
DTC – Ducati Traction Control
DVT – Desmodromic Variable Timing
DMS – Ducati Multimedia System
DCL – Ducati Cornering Lights
DSS Evolution – Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evolution
EBC – engine brake control
DDA – Ducati Data Analyser
DQS up/down – Ducati Quick Shift up/down
DARTH - Ducati Alloy Rotating Tyre Holders
Husqvarna:
APTC - Adler Power Torque Control
Kawasaki:
KLCM – Kawasaki Launch Control Mode
KEBC – Kawasaki Engine Braking Control
AOS-II – Air-Oil Separate (on KYB forks)
KTRC – Kawasaki TRaction Control
KIBS – Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System
Moto Guzzi
MGCT – Moto Guzzi Controllo Trazione
MV Agusta
MVICS 2.0 – Motor and Vehicle Integrated Control version 2
EAS 2.0 – Electronically Assisted Shift version 2
Yamaha:
IMU – Inertial Measurement Unit
TCS – Traction Control System
SCS – Slide Control System
LIF – Front LIFt control system
LCS – Launch Control System
QSS – Quick Shift System
PWR – Power mode selector
YRC – Yamaha Ride Control
CCU – Communication Control Unit
TFT – Thin Film Transistor
ERS – Electronic Racing Suspension
