Ducati Diavel Carbon, Owner'S Manual

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Best practices for motorcycle safety
These few simple operations are critical to people
safety and to preserving the full performance of your
motorcycle. Never forget to perform them before,
while and after riding.
Important
Closely follow the indications provided at page
148 during the running-in period. Failure to follow
these instructions releases Ducati Motor Holding
S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever for any engine
damage or shorter engine life.
Warning
Before riding your motorcycle, become familiar
with the controls you will need to use when riding.
Perform the checks recommended in this manual
before each ride (see page 150).
Warning
Failure to carry out these checks before riding,
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider
and/or passenger.
Warning
Start the engine outdoors or in a well ventilated
area. The engine should never be started or run
indoors.
Exhaust gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a short time.
Use proper body position while riding and ensure
your passenger does the same.
Important
Rider must hold the handlebars with both hands
AT ALL TIMES while riding.
Important
Both rider and pillion passenger should keep
their feet on the footpegs when the motorcycle is in
motion.
Important
The pillion passenger should always hold on to
the grab handle (foldaway-type, see page 141) placed
inside the tail guard with both hands.