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Page 3: ...nforgettable emotions For any servicing or suggestions you might need please contact our authorised service centres Enjoy your ride Note Ducati Motor Holding S p A declines any liability whatsoever fo...

Page 4: ...RH switch 44 Throttle twistgrip 44 Choke lever 44 Front brake lever 45 Rear brake pedal 46 Gear change pedal 46 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 47 Main components and devices 49 Positio...

Page 5: ...oil level 87 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 88 Cleaning the motorcycle 89 Storing the bike away 90 Important notes 90 Important only for Australia 90 Maintenance 91 Scheduled maintenance chart...

Page 6: ...ginal Ducati spare parts during the warranty period or the warranty will be automatically invalidated Symbols Ducati Motor Holding S p A advises you to read this booklet carefully so as to become fami...

Page 7: ...y road and traffic conditions you are riding in Always signal your intention to turn or pull to the next lane in good time using the suitable turn indicators Be sure you are clearly visible and do not...

Page 8: ...essories should not exceed 320 Kg Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided on the...

Page 9: ...Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers for frame fig 1 and engine fig 2 Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and should always be indicated when ordering spare parts Frame numb...

Page 10: ...e sure to read this information carefully before you use the controls Position of motorcycle controls fig 3 1 Instrument panel 2 Key operated ignition switch and steering lock 3 Left switch 4 Clutch l...

Page 11: ...starts It may shortly come on when the engine is hot however it should go out as the engine revs up Important If this light 6 stays on stop the engine or it may suffer severe damage 7 High beam light...

Page 12: ...and set instrument panel parameters It has two positions A s and B t 12 High beam flasher button FLASH fig 5 The high beam flasher button may also be used to control the LAP functions and the instrum...

Page 13: ...the meters TRIP A and TRIP B were last reset 4 Trip fuel meter Gives total distance travelled on fuel reserve 5 Clock 6 Lap timer 7 Engine rpm indicator RPM 8 Lap time maximum speed and maximum RPM r...

Page 14: ...rised Service Centre that has serviced the vehicle 13 Data logger USB fig 6 It indicates that the USB data logger is activated Important The instrument panel allows the diagnosis of the electronic inj...

Page 15: ...ing lights one by one It then switches to normal display mode showing the model indication in place of the road speed readout and the version EU UK USA CND FRA JAP for 2 seconds Model is displayed as...

Page 16: ...ssing button 1 fig 8 in position A s gives access to the MENU and the following functions are displayed one after another Error only if active BATT RPM LAP OFF or ON LAP MEM USB OFF or ON Erase USB TI...

Page 17: ...Odometer Upon Key On the system automatically enters this function The odometer reading is stored permanently and cannot be reset When the reading exceeds 99999 Km or 99999 mi 99999 is displayed perma...

Page 18: ...nd starts counting from zero using the newly set units of measurements TRIP B meter Holding button 1 fig 8 pressed in position B t for 3 seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip meter W...

Page 19: ...as soon as fuel is topped up to above minimum level When the reading exceeds 999 9 distance travelled is reset and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again Air temperature indicator Displa...

Page 20: ...reading on steady if reading is between 121 C F 250 and 124 C F 255 the word HI is shown flashing on the display if reading is 125 C F 257 or higher the display shows a string of flashing dashes and t...

Page 21: ...s service The display shows message SERV at the following intervals when the odometer reaches 1000 Km every 12 000 Km This indication is displayed for 5 seconds upon Key On When the message appears co...

Page 22: ...n steady if voltage is between 10 0 and 12 0 Volt or between 15 0 and 16 0 Volt the reading will be flashing if voltage is 9 9 Volt or less the word LO is shown flashing and the Check Vehicle light 9...

Page 23: ...setting RPM To view this function access the menu and enter the RPM page In addition to the rev counter scale at the top the display shows engine rpm as a numeric value for improved accuracy when set...

Page 24: ...eam flasher button FLASH 12 fig 5 on the LH switch Each time the FLASH button is pressed when the LAP function is active the display will show lap time for 10 seconds and then revert to normal display...

Page 25: ...conds and 99 hundredths the lap timer starts counting from 0 zero and will keep running until the function is disabled If the LAP function is enabled without resetting the memory and there are less th...

Page 26: ...ewing lap times the display will instantly reset all stored lap times and the LAP function is disabled automatically if active MAX speed stored is shown by the display in the Lap function If MAX speed...

Page 27: ...his function enter the menu and set USB data logger to On by holding button 1 fig 8 pressed in position B t for 3 seconds The START STOP control for the data logger lap separator is the high beam flas...

Page 28: ...is not acquiring any data the display shows message WAIT for 10 seconds after these 10 seconds message OK is displayed for 2 seconds to confirm that the data in the USB data logger have been erased I...

Page 29: ...then roll over to 0 if the button is held depressed in position B t hour setting will increase by 1 hour per second hours do not flash when the button is held depressed pressing button 1 fig 8 in posi...

Page 30: ...le errors are listed in the table below Warning When an error is displayed always contact an authorised Ducati workshop Warning light Error message Error COIL 8 1 Horizontal cylinder coil error 03 COI...

Page 31: ...r injector error 02 INJE 13 2 Vertical cylinder injector error 02 INJE 14 1 Horizontal cylinder injector error 03 INJE 14 2 Horizontal cylinder injector error 03 INJE 15 1 Vertical cylinder injector e...

Page 32: ...motor error LAMB 22 1 Lambda sensor heater error LAMB 22 2 Lambda sensor heater error EXVL 23 1 Exhaust butterfly valve motor error EXVL 23 2 Exhaust butterfly valve motor error EXVL 23 3 Exhaust butt...

Page 33: ...nsor error T WAT 3 1 Engine water temperature sensor error T WAT 3 2 Engine water temperature sensor error AIR 4 1 Air temperature sensor error AIR 4 2 Air temperature sensor error BATT 5 1 Battery vo...

Page 34: ...ance is installed ECU 30 0 Engine Control Unit error PK UP 34 0 Pick up sensor error SPEE 36 0 Speed sensor error IMMO 37 0 Immobilizer error IMMO 37 1 Immobilizer error IMMO 37 3 Immobilizer error IM...

Page 35: ...adlight Smart SWITCH ON This function lets you set the headlight to switch on for a predetermined period of time after Key Off The instrument panel stays active for 60 seconds soon after Key Off and t...

Page 36: ...The modulated signal acts as a password and tells the CPU that an authorised ignition key is being used to start up the engine When the CPU recognises the signal it enables engine start up Keys fig 24...

Page 37: ...le to keep the electronic code printed on the CODE CARD handy when you ride your motorcycle in case it is necessary to enable the engine through the procedure described below This procedure lets you d...

Page 38: ...ed below Enter the menu and go to page CODE Note This menu should only be active when at least one Immobilizer error is present This page shows a default 00000 code press button 1 fig 8 in position B...

Page 39: ...digit which will start to flash Each time you press the button in position B t the digit will increase by one unit per second if you press the button in position A s you will move to the fifth digit w...

Page 40: ...ot work out either contact the Ducati Service network Warning The keys accommodate electronic components inside If dropped or hit they might damage Use only one key during the procedure Failure to do...

Page 41: ...ank and has four positions A ON lights and engine on B OFF lights and engine off C LOCK steering locked D P parking light on steering locked Note To move the key to the last two positions press it dow...

Page 42: ...position turn indicator centre position OFF position left turn position right turn To cancel turn indicators push in once switch returns to central position 3 Button warning horn 4 Button high beam fl...

Page 43: ...you will disengage the engine from the gearbox and therefore from the driving wheel Using the clutch properly is essential to smooth riding especially when moving off Warning Set clutch lever when mo...

Page 44: ...y run the battery flat as the lights will remain on 2 Button engine start Throttle twistgrip fig 31 The twistgrip 3 on the right handlebar opens the throttles When released it will spring back to the...

Page 45: ...aulically operated and you just need to pull the lever gently The control lever features a dial adjuster 2 on the left switch to adjust lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar Turn clockwise to...

Page 46: ...returns to rest position N in the centre this is indicated by the instrument panel light N 3 fig 4 coming on The pedal can be moved down press down the pedal to engage the 1st gear and to shift down T...

Page 47: ...to suit the preferred riding position of each rider To set the gear change pedal hold the rod 1 and loosen lock nuts 2 and 3 Note Nut 2 has a left hand thread Fit an open end wrench to hexagonal elem...

Page 48: ...ighten the check nut 4 to 2 3 Nm Work pedal by hand to make sure it has 1 5 2 mm free play before brake begins to bite If not so set the length of cylinder linkage as follows Loosen the screw 6 and ti...

Page 49: ...ig 38 1 Tank filler plug 2 Seat 3 Side stand 4 Steering damper 5 Rear view mirrors 6 Front fork adjusters 7 Rear shock absorber adjusters 8 Track alignment linkage 9 Exhaust silencer see Warning on pa...

Page 50: ...the plug Closing Refit the plug with the key in it and push it down into its seat Turn the key anticlockwise to its initial position and take it out Close the lock protection lid 1 Note The plug can...

Page 51: ...foot until it is fully extended Tilt the motorcycle until the side stand is resting on the ground Warning Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on the side stand To move the side stand to...

Page 52: ...accurate steering improving the motorcycle s handling response under any conditions Turn the knob 1 clockwise to obtain harder steering or counter clockwise to make it softer Each setting position is...

Page 53: ...top with a suitable wrench to adjust rebound damping Turn the adjuster 3 fig 42 on left fork leg top with a suitable wrench to adjust low speed compression damping Turn the adjuster 3 fig 43 under le...

Page 54: ...preload fig 42 3 mm 1 turn 1 mm Spring stiffness 10 5 N mm Range of adjustment High low speed compression damping 20 clicks Rebound 20 clicks Spring preload fig 42 15 mm 1 turn 1 mm To change the prel...

Page 55: ...er to the swingarm controls rebound damping Turning the adjusters clockwise gives harder damping turning counter clockwise gives softer damping STANDARD setting from fully closed clockwise loosen high...

Page 56: ...tion which may lead to serious damages if carried out by unskilled people Before changing standard setting measure the reference value H fig 46 The rider can modify track alignment according to his he...

Page 57: ...with plenty of bends and even slightly hilly areas are ideal for a most efficient running in of engine brakes and suspensions For the first 100 km use the brakes gently Do not brake violently or keep...

Page 58: ...vice rules recommended in the Warranty Card should be observed carefully Failure to comply with these rules will release Ducati Motor Holding S p A from any liability whatsoever for resulting engine d...

Page 59: ...oolant level Check coolant level in the expansion reservoir Top up if necessary page 70 Tyre condition Check tyre pressure and condition page 85 Controls Work the brake clutch throttle and gear change...

Page 60: ...ew seconds after the engine has started page 11 Warning The side stand must be fully up in a horizontal position as its safety sensor prevents engine start when down Note It is possible to start the e...

Page 61: ...t the system will automatically inhibit engine cranking starter motor 4 Gradually move the cold start lever 1 to the vertical position A fig 50 Warning Never start or run the engine indoors Exhaust ga...

Page 62: ...The clutch lever should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is engaged or friction parts may overheat and wear out Braking Slow down in time shift down to engine brake first and then brake...

Page 63: ...ure that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is not near a source of heat You may leave the parking lights on by turning the key to position P Important Do not leave the key turned to...

Page 64: ...e tank when refuelling Fuel should never be touching the rim of filler recess Warning Use low lead fuel with 95 octane rating at origin minimum see Top ups table page 96 Be sure there is no fuel trapp...

Page 65: ...t fairing and contains an Owner s manual the tool kit which includes Box wrench 14 mm 145 mm long Tommy bar for box wrench Double ended screwdriver Screwdriver handle Double ended wrench 8x10 mm 3 mm...

Page 66: ...as a kit To use the data logger place it under the seat with the plug 2 installed and the main wiring harness connector 3 connected Please refer to the USB data logger procedure outlined in paragraph...

Page 67: ...e to painted parts and Plexiglas windscreen of headlight fairing Fairings To remove the fairings use the Allen wrench accommodated under the seat to loosen the following screws by of a turn the four s...

Page 68: ...s 2 from the clips 3 secured to the headlight fairing support 4 Remove the protective rubbers 5 and disconnect the turn indicator connectors 6 Repeat the process to remove the other rear view mirror I...

Page 69: ...ng you will need to remove the rear view mirrors and the side fairings as outlined above Unscrew the screw 1 that holds the headlight fairing to the headlight support Note After refitting the headligh...

Page 70: ...nk on the right side of the motorcycle it should be between the MIN 1 and MAX 2 level marks Top up if the level is below the MIN mark Note Coolant level is better visible when looking up at the tank f...

Page 71: ...AX mark Refit the filler plug 3 and reassemble all removed parts This mixture improves operating conditions coolant will start freezing at 20 C 4 F Cooling circuit capacity 4 cu dm litres Thermostat b...

Page 72: ...e Warranty Card please contact a Dealer or Authorised Workshop Important It is recommended all brake and clutch lines be changed every four years Brake system If you find exceeding play on brake lever...

Page 73: ...to engage a gear it means that there might be air in the circuit Contact your Dealer or an Authorised Workshop to have the system inspected and air drained out Warning Clutch fluid level will increase...

Page 74: ...tion without removing the pads from the callipers brake pads have a wear mark If the grooves in the friction material are still visible the pad is still in good condition Important Have the brake pads...

Page 75: ...cable replaced by a Dealer or Authorised Workshop To avoid this kind of problem with the throttle cable unscrew the two retaining screws 1 fig 64 to open the case and then grease cable ends and pulley...

Page 76: ...ottle control Adjuster 1 is for throttle opening adjuster 2 for closing For major adjustments of the throttle cable use the adjuster 3 on the right side of the throttle body Slip the rubber gaiter off...

Page 77: ...gnosis power supply cable 2 of the vehicle Warning Batteries develop explosive gases keep it away from heat sources Important Make sure the battery charger is firmly connected to the 220 V mains outle...

Page 78: ...ension as follows Loosen rear wheel shaft nut 1 fig 69 2 Tighten screw 2 clockwise on either sides of the swingarm by equal amounts to increase chain tension or loosen them to slacken chain In this la...

Page 79: ...aged if the chain is cleaned using any solvent other than those specific for O ring chains or washed using steam or water cleaners After cleaning blow the chain dry or dry it using absorbent material...

Page 80: ...ts you have removed Shown in fig 70 are the locations of the low beam bulb LO high beam bulb HI and parking light bulb 1 Headlight To gain access to the right bulb turn the ring nut 2 of the upper lam...

Page 81: ...reduced bulb brilliancy Refitting After replacing the burnt out bulb refit the cover and press it against the lever to close it Replacing the parking light bulb To gain access to the parking light bu...

Page 82: ...ess and rotate anticlockwise to remove Fit the spare bulb by pressing and turning clockwise until it clicks Refit the indicator body 3 rotate it through one quarter of a turn to secure it to indicator...

Page 83: ...lamp centre and a vertical one in line with the longitudinal axis of motorcycle If possible perform this check in dim light Switch on the low beam The height of the light spot measured at the upper li...

Page 84: ...er clockwise to move it to the left The height of the left beam can be corrected using the screw 2 fig 76 on the rear side of the headlamp Turn the screw clockwise to lower the beam anticlockwise to r...

Page 85: ...nt of a tiny puncture tubeless tyres will take a long time to deflate as they tend to keep air inside If you find low pressure on one tyre check the tyre for punctures Warning A tyre must be replaced...

Page 86: ...s than 2 mm and anyway not below the legal limit Important Visually inspect the tyres at regular intervals for cracks and cuts especially on the side walls bulges or large spots that are indicative of...

Page 87: ...the filler plug 2 and top up to correct level Refit the plug Important Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a Dealer or Authorised Workshop at the intervals specified in the scheduled mainte...

Page 88: ...placed as required by a Dealer or Authorised Workshop who will check the colour of the ceramic insulator of the centre electrode a uniform light brown colour indicates good engine condition Note Inspe...

Page 89: ...er jets Cleaning the motorcycle with water cleaners may lead to seizure or severe failure of front fork wheel hub assembly electric system front fork seals air inlets or exhaust silencers and adversel...

Page 90: ...i Performance Important notes Some countries such as France Germany Great Britain Switzerland etc have compulsory emission and noise standards that include mandatory inspections at regular intervals I...

Page 91: ...nths 6 12 24 36 48 60 Change engine oil Change engine oil filter Clean engine oil filter at intake Check engine oil pressure Check and or adjust valve clearance 1 Check timing gearwheel shafts for wea...

Page 92: ...heck chain tension alignment and lubrication Check clutch plates pack Change if necessary 1 Check coolant level 3 Change coolant 3 Check electric fan operation and cooling circuit sealing 3 Check rear...

Page 93: ...head and oil sump covers Check front wheel nut tightening Check rear wheel nut tightening Change fuel filter 2 Check external fuel lines Change front fork fluid Check front fork and rear shock absorb...

Page 94: ...t mileage or months List of operations and type of intervention set mileage km mi or time interval Km x1000 1 mi x1000 0 6 Months 6 Check engine oil level Check brake and clutch fluid level Check tyre...

Page 95: ...ing order without fluids and battery 171 Kg Carrying full load 320 Kg Warning Failure to observe weight limits could result in poor handling and impair the performance of your motorcycle and you may l...

Page 96: ...Lubrication circuit SHELL Advance Ultra 4 3 7 cu dm liters Clutch and front rear brake systems Special fluid for hydraulic systems SHELL Advance Brake DOT 4 Protectant for electric contacts Spray for...

Page 97: ...10 500 rpm Maximum rpm rpm 14 200 Important Do not exceed specified rotation speed limits under any running condition Timing system Desmodromic type with four valves per cylinder operated by eight roc...

Page 98: ...g drilled twin disc Braking surface material steel Carrier material steel Disc diameter 330 mm Hydraulically operated by a control lever on right handlebar Brake caliper make BREMBO Type 34 4 pistons...

Page 99: ...h gear 23 31 5th gear 22 26 6th gear 23 25 Drive chain from gearbox to rear wheel Make DID Type 525 HV 2 Dimensions 5 8 x5 16 Links 112 1 open link Important The above gear ratios are part of the homo...

Page 100: ...forged steel plates Steering angle on each side 25 Wheels Seven spoke magnesium alloy rims Front Dimensions MT 3 50x17 Rear Dimensions MT 6 25x16 Both wheel shafts can be removed Tyres Front Tubeless...

Page 101: ...amping adjustment hydraulically adjusted spring preload The whole system gives the bike excellent stability Shock absorber stroke 70 mm Rear wheel travel 124 mm Exhaust system Equipped with catalytic...

Page 102: ...5W Note See Replacing bulbs on page 80 for relevant instructions Fuses The main fuse box 1 fig 83 is located on the left side of the frame To expose the fuses take off the box protective cover Mountin...

Page 103: ...103 E 1 fig 83 3 3 IN GOOD CONDITION BLOWN QUEMADO fig 84...

Page 104: ...ight 27 Coil V3 vertical left 28 Coil V4 vertical right 29 Injector 01 horizontal left 30 Injector 02 horizontal right 31 Injector V3 vertical left 32 Injector V4 vertical right 33 Throttle position s...

Page 105: ...r Grey G Green Bn Brown O Orange P Pink Note The system wiring diagram is at the end of this manual Legend to fuse box fig 83 Pos El item Rat 1 Key on solenoid starter lambda sensor and stop 10 A 2 Li...

Page 106: ...rom the Hotline Safety warnings Traffic Rules vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Know the regulations in your jurisdiction before riding this motorcycle Warning This motorcycle is designed and int...

Page 107: ...any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or deli...

Page 108: ...r turning may cause loss of control When the roadway is wet rely more on the throttle to control vehicle speed and less on the front and rear brakes The throttle should also be used judiciously to avo...

Page 109: ...ycle with helmets attached to the hook the helmets could cause an accident by distracting the operator or interfering with normal vehicle operation Protective apparel Always wear a helmet Most motorcy...

Page 110: ...110 E USA Label location fig B 3 2 1 8 7 4 9 6 5 only Canada fig B...

Page 111: ...E USA 111 52 54 1 4 7 8 9 5 6 2 3 Only Canada...

Page 112: ...States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board and B is free from defects in material and workmanship which cause such motorcycle to fail to conform with applicable regu...

Page 113: ...r charges based on Ducati s recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed parts in order...

Page 114: ...IV Legal rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state V This warranty is in addition to the Ducati limited motorcycle warrant...

Page 115: ...E USA 115 Routine maintenance record Km mi Ducati Service Name Mileage Date 1 000 600 12 000 7 500 24 000 15 000 36 000 22 500 48 000 30 000 60 000 37 500...

Page 116: ...116 E USA...

Page 117: ...Ducati Motor Holding spa via Cavalieri Ducati 3 40132 Bologna Italia Tel 39 051 6413111 Fax 39 051 406580 www ducati com Stampato 10 2007 Cod 913 7 128 1A...

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