I also tried to study modern traction control, how it works. On modern bikes the TC on higher level is not waiting for the slide or different speed of the wheels, it will reduce power by counting speed, rpms, throttle possiton and angle. It is more preventive (or predictive). On low level, like 1-3 it should really get activated if you lose traction, if your rear wheel starts to rotated faster then the front wheel.
But sometimes things go wrong :-D That time I had new R6 in my garage, so I just changed bikes and continue ;-)