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LCD – How to set/display parameters

At key-on (key turned from

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panel activates all the digits of the LCD for 1 second and
switches on the indicator lights in sequence.
It then reverts to “normal” display mode and, in place of
motorcycle speed, shows the model and, for 2 seconds,
also the version (EU, UK, USA, CND, FRA, JAP).
The model is displayed cyclically until the engine is started.

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE RUNNING

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Summary of Contents for SUPERBIKE 848

Page 1: ...Owner s manual 848 DUCATISUPERBIKE ...

Page 2: ...1 E Use and maintenance manual 848 ...

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Page 4: ...entres We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might need Enjoy the ride Notes Ducati Motor Holding S p A cannot accept any liability for errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this manual All information in this manual is valid at the time of going to print Ducati Motor Holding S p A reserves the right to make an...

Page 5: ...justing the position of the gearchange and rear brake pedals 49 Main components and devices 51 Position on motorcycle 51 Fuel tank filler cap 52 Seat lock 53 Sidestand 54 Front fork adjusters 55 Rear shock absorber adjusters 57 Riding the motorcycle 59 Running in precautions 59 Pre ride checks 61 Starting the engine 62 Moving off 64 Braking 64 Stopping the motorcycle 65 Parking 65 Refuelling 66 To...

Page 6: ...verall dimensions mm 96 Weights 96 Engine 98 Timing system 98 Performance data 98 Spark plugs 99 Fuel system 99 Brakes 99 Transmission 100 Frame 101 Wheels 101 Tyres 101 Suspension 102 Exhaust system 102 Colour schemes 102 Electrical system 103 Routine maintenance record 107 For United States of America version Only 109 Reporting of safety defects 109 Safety warnings 109 Noise emission warranty 10...

Page 7: ... other than original Ducati spare parts during the warranty period the warranty is automatically invalidated Symbols Ducati Motor Holding S p A advises you to read this manual carefully in order to familiarise yourself with your motorcycle If in doubt please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre You will find the information in the manual useful on trips which Ducati Motor Holding S...

Page 8: ... where these apply and never exceed the speed allowed by the particular visibility road and traffic conditions Always signal your intention to turn or change lane in good time using the appropriate turn signals Be sure you are clearly visible and avoid riding within the blind spot of a vehicle in front of you Be very careful at road junctions or when riding in areas near exits from private land or...

Page 9: ...onal accessories should not exceed 390 kg Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and as close to centre of the motorcycle as possible Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to become unstable Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front mudguard as this would cause dangerous insta...

Page 10: ...i motorcycles have two identification numbers one for the frame fig 1 and one for the engine fig 2 Notes These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and should be quoted when ordering spare parts Frame number Engine number fig 1 fig 2 ...

Page 11: ...nformation carefully before you use the controls Position of the motorcycle controls fig 3 1 Instrument panel 2 Key operated ignition switch and steering lock 3 Left hand handlebar switch 4 Clutch lever 5 Rear brake pedal 6 Right hand handlebar switch 7 Throttle twistgrip 8 Front brake lever 9 Gearchange pedal 1 4 3 2 9 8 5 7 6 fig 3 ...

Page 12: ...y if the engine is very hot but should go out again as engine speed increases Important If this light 6 stays on stop the engine to avoid serious damage 7 High beam warning light blue Illuminates when the high beam headlight is on 8 Engine diagnostics light amber The engine ECU illuminates this light steadily to indicate the presence of errors leading to engine lock 9 Motorcycle diagnostics light ...

Page 13: ...ed for displaying and setting instrument panel parameters It has two positions A and B 12 High beam headlight flasher switch fig 5 The high beam headlight flasher switch is also used for the LAP and USB data aquisition functions A 12 B 11 fig 5 ...

Page 14: ...hows the distance travelled since the last reset TRIP A and TRIP B 4 Fuel reserve trip counter Shows distance travelled on reserve fuel 5 Clock 6 Lap time 7 Rev counter RPM 8 Recording of lap time maximum speed and maximum rpm 9 Battery voltage indicator BATT 10 Air temperature indicator 11 Coolant temperature indicator Indicates engine coolant temperature Important Stop riding if the temperature ...

Page 15: ...dicator will be reset at an authorized Ducati Service Centre during the service Important The instrument panel incorporates diagnostic functions for the electronic injection ignition system The relative menus are for use by trained personnel only If you accidentally access this function turn the key to OFF and have the motorcycle checked at an authorised Ducati Service Centre ...

Page 16: ... second and switches on the indicator lights in sequence It then reverts to normal display mode and in place of motorcycle speed shows the model and for 2 seconds also the version EU UK USA CND FRA JAP The model is displayed cyclically until the engine is started ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE RUNNING fig 7 ...

Page 17: ...ion If however you press switch 1 fig 8 in position A the system enters MENU mode and displays the following functions in sequence Error only if active BATT RPM LAP OFF or ON LAP MEM USB OFF or ON Erase USB TIME Set CODE only if active Important This menu is active only if the speed of the motorcycle is less than 20 km h If this menu is on the display and the speed of the motorcycle exceeds 20 km ...

Page 18: ...cator odometer At Key On the system automatically enters this function The reading is saved permanently and cannot be reset If it exceeds 99999 km or 99999 miles the reading 99999 remains displayed permanently vs EU vs UK v s USA fig 9 ...

Page 19: ...for 3 seconds the reading is reset If the reading exceeds 999 9 it is reset to zero and the count restarts automatically If the units of measurement set by the dealer are changed the distance travelled is reset to zero and the count is restarted in the new units vs UK v s USA vs EU fig 10 ...

Page 20: ...for 3 seconds the reading is reset If the reading exceeds 999 9 it is reset to zero and the count restarts automatically If the units of measurement set by the dealer are changed the distance travelled is reset to zero and the count is restarted in the new units vs UK v s USA vs EU fig 11 ...

Page 21: ...r is activated automatically regardless of the function displayed If the fuel level remains in reserve the reading is saved even after Key Off The count stops automatically when the fuel level rises above reserve If the reading exceeds 999 9 it is reset and the count restarts automatically vs UK v s USA vs EU fig 12 ...

Page 22: ...the outside air temperature Display limits 39 C 124 C In the event of a sensor FAULT 40 C 125 C or disconnected a series of dashes is displayed steadily and the Engine Diagnostics warning light 8 fig 4 comes on vs USA vs EU v s USA fig 13 ...

Page 23: ...ly if the reading is between 121 C 250 F and 124 C 255 F the message HI flashes on the display if the reading is greater than or equal to 125 C 257 F the display shows a series of flashing dashes and the Engine Diagnostics warning light 9 fig 4 comes on In the event of a sensor FAULT a series of dashes will flash on the display and the Engine Diagnostics warning light 8 fig 4 will illuminate FIXED...

Page 24: ...ssage SERV appears on the display at the following intervals after the first 1000 km on the odometer every 12000 km on the odometer The message is displayed only at Key On for 5 seconds When the indicator appears contact your Ducati dealer or Authorized Service Centre fig 15 ...

Page 25: ...een 10 0 and 12 0 Volts or between 15 0 and 16 0 Volts it flashes on the display if the reading is less than or equal to 9 9 Volts the message LO flashes on the display and the Motorcycle Diagnostics warning light 9 fig 4 comes on if the reading is greater than or equal to 16 1 Volts the message HI flashes on the display and the Motorcycle Diagnostics warning light 9 fig 4 comes on STATUS 1 FIXED ...

Page 26: ...idle speed rpm To display the function access the menu and select the RPM page In addition to the upper rev counter scale the display also shows engine rpm numerically so that you can adjust the idle speed more precisely fig 17 ...

Page 27: ... 5 on the left hand handlebar switch When the LAP function is active each time you press the flasher switch the display will show the lap time for 10 seconds before reverting to normal mode You can save a maximum of 30 laps in the memory If the memory is full each time you press the flasher switch the display will not save any more lap times and will display the flashing message FULL for 3 seconds...

Page 28: ...dredths of a second it restarts from 0 zero and continues until the function is switched off If however the LAP function is switched on and the memory has not been cleared but fewer than 30 laps have been saved e g 18 laps the display will save any remaining laps until the memory is saturated in this case it will save a further 12 laps In this function lap time only is displayed but other data are...

Page 29: ... saved times are displayed the display immediately resets all the saved times In this case if the LAP function was active it is switched off automatically The MAX speed saved is the maximum speed indicated on the display in Lap function During saving if the MAX speed shown exceeds 299 km h 186 mph the speed reached is displayed e g 316 km h If there is no reading in the memory the 30 times are sho...

Page 30: ...onnected to the motorcycle wiring To activate the DAQ enter the menu and set the USB DAQ to On by holding switch 1 fig 8 in position B for 3 seconds START and STOP the lap separator by pressing the high beam FLASH button 12 fig 5 on the left hand handlebar switch If the USB function is active and the display is suddenly switched off Key Off the function is switched off automatically fig 21 ...

Page 31: ...ge If you hold the switch 1 fig 8 in position B for 3 seconds and the USB DAQ is not acquiring data the message WAIT appears on the display for 10 seconds After 10 seconds the message OK appears for 2 seconds to confirm that the data has been deleted If you hold the switch 1 fig 8 in position B for 3 seconds and the USB DAQ is acquiring data the DAQ memory is not cleared and the display shows the ...

Page 32: ...teps of 1 hour if you hold the switch down in position B the count advances cyclically in steps of 1 hour every second when the switch is held down continuously the hours do not flash if you press switch 1 fig 8 in position A you enter the minutes setting mode and the minute digits will start flashing Each time you press the switch in position B the count advances cyclically in steps of 1 minute i...

Page 33: ...ling mode every 3 seconds The table below shows the errors that can be displayed Warning Whenever an error is displayed always contact an authorized Ducati Service Centre Warning light Error message Error COIL 10 1 Horizontal cylinder coil error COIL 10 2 Horizontal cylinder coil error COIL 11 1 Vertical cylinder coil error COIL 11 2 Vertical cylinder coil error INJE 12 1 Horizontal cylinder injec...

Page 34: ...16 0 Fuel pump relay error FAN 18 1 Fan relay error FAN 18 2 Fan relay error STRT 19 1 Starter contactor error STRT 19 2 Starter contactor error STEP 21 1 Stepper motor error STEP 21 2 Stepper motor error STEP 21 3 Stepper motor error LAMB 22 1 Lambda heater error Warning light Error message Error ...

Page 35: ...haust valve motor error EXVL 23 4 Exhaust valve motor error EXVL 23 5 Exhaust valve motor error TPS 1 1 Throttle position sensor error TPS 1 2 Throttle position sensor error PRESS 2 1 Pressure sensor error PRESS 2 2 Pressure sensor error T WAT 3 1 Engine coolant temperature sensor error Warning light Error message Error ...

Page 36: ...TT 5 2 Battery voltage error LAMB 6 1 Lambda sensor error TILT 6 2 Lambda 2 sensor error DTC 8 0 Traction control unit error this error can only occur if the bike has been fitted with the traction control kit available from Ducati performance ECU 30 0 Engine ECU error PK UP 34 0 Pick up sensor error SPEE 36 0 Speed sensor error Warning light Error message Error ...

Page 37: ...36 E IMMO 37 0 Immobilizer error IMMO 37 1 Immobilizer error IMMO 37 3 Immobilizer error IMMO 37 4 Immobilizer error IMMO 37 5 Immobilizer error CAN 38 0 CAN line error Warning light Error message Error ...

Page 38: ... running Intelligent headlight switch on This function allows programmed activation of the headlight even with the motorcycle off Key Off Immediately after key off the instrument panel remains active for 60 seconds thus allowing the headlight to be switched on if the button 1 fig 8 is switched to position B During these 60 seconds each time switch 1 fig 8 is pressed in position B the instrument pa...

Page 39: ...hich is changed at each start up by which the ECU recognizes the ignition key The ECU will only allow the engine to start if it recognises this password Keys fig 24 The owner receives a set of keys comprising 2 black keys B These contain the code of the immobilizer system Notes Your Ducati dealer may ask you to produce your Code Card in order to carry out certain servicing operations The black key...

Page 40: ... turned to ON Warning Keep the CODE CARD in a safe place We advise the user to keep the code printed on the CODE CARD on his her person at all times in order to be able to override the engine lock using the procedure described below in the event of a malfunction of the immobilizer system signalled by illumination of the amber diagnostic light 9 fig 4 This operation is only possible if the electron...

Page 41: ... the menu Notes This menu should be active only if there is at least one immobilizer error With this page selected the initial code is always displayed as 00000 If you hold the button 1 fig 8 in position B for 3 seconds you will access the procedure for entering the electronic code given on the Code Card B ON 3 sec B B B lamp A A A A A NO Insert CODE OK SI A sell A A lamp sell lamp A sell B lamp A...

Page 42: ...tart flashing Each time you press the switch in position B the number increases cyclically in steps of one digit every second if you press the switch in position A you can set the fifth digit which will start flashing Each time you press the switch in position B the number increases cyclically in steps of one digit every second press in position A to confirm the code If the code has been entered c...

Page 43: ...he engine still does not start contact the DUCATI Service network Warning Sharp knocks can damage the electronic components inside the key Always use the same key throughout the procedure Using different keys could prevent the system from recognising the code in the key Duplicate keys If you need additional keys contact your DUCATI Service Centre with all the keys you have in your possession and y...

Page 44: ... positions A ON enables lights and engine operation B OFF disables lights and engine operation C LOCK the steering is locked D P parking light on and steering locked Notes To move the key to the latter two positions push it in before turning The key can be removed in positions B C and D A B C D fig 28 ...

Page 45: ...dlight on 2 Switch three position turn signal centre position off position left turn position right turn To cancel the indicator press the lever once it has returned to the central position 3 Button horn 4 Switch high beam flasher and instrument panel control 5 Two position instrument panel control switch position position 1 2 4 3 5 fig 29 ...

Page 46: ... rear wheel is disengaged Correct use of the clutch lever is very important in all riding situations especially when moving off Warning Any adjustment of clutch lever must be carried out when motorcycle is stationary Important Using the clutch properly will prolong the life of the engine and prevent any damage to components in the transmission Notes The engine can be started with the sidestand dow...

Page 47: ...o the position to start the engine Important After travelling with the lights on if the engine is switched off using switch 1 and the ignition key is left in the ON position the battery can be drained since the headlamp remains on 2 Button engine start Throttle twistgrip fig 31 The twistgrip 3 on the right handlebar opens the butterfly valves in the throttle body When released the twistgrip return...

Page 48: ...ally assisted and you only need to pull the lever gently The brake lever has a knob 2 for adjusting the distance between lever and twistgrip on the handlebar Lever distance is adjusted by 10 clicks of the knob 2 Turn the knob clockwise to move the lever away from twistgrip or anti clockwise to move it closer 2 1 fig 32 ...

Page 49: ...y returns to the centre position When in this position light N 3 fig 4 on instrument panel comes on The pedal can be moved downwards push down on the pedal to engage 1st gear and to shift down At this point the N light on the instrument panel will go off upwards lift the pedal to engage 2nd gear and then 3rd 4th 5th and 6th gears Each time you move the pedal you engage the next gear one gear at a ...

Page 50: ... can be adjusted to suit the requirements of the rider To adjust the position proceed as follows restrain the tie rod 1 and slacken the locknuts 2 and 3 Notes The locknut 2 has a left hand thread Turn the tie rod 1 using an open ended wrench on the flats to move the gearchange pedal to the required position Tighten the two lock nuts 2 and 3 onto the rod 2 1 3 fig 35 ...

Page 51: ...t 4 to a torque of 2 3 Nm Operate the pedal by hand to check that there is 1 5 to 2 mm of freeplay before the brake bites If not adjust the length of the master cylinder pushrod as follows Slacken off the locknut 6 on the pushrod Screw the rod into the clevis 7 to increase play or unscrew it to reduce play Tighten the lock nut 6 to a torque of 7 5 Nm and re check the free play 7 4 5 6 fig 36 ...

Page 52: ... Fuel tank filler cap 2 Seat lock 3 Sidestand 4 Rearview mirrors 5 Front fork adjusters 6 Rear shock absorber adjusters 7 Suspension tie rod for adjustment of rear ride height 8 Exhaust silencer see note on page 65 9 Catalytic converter 3 7 1 4 5 4 2 8 9 5 6 fig 37 ...

Page 53: ... Lift the cap Closing Close the cap with the key inserted and push it into its seat Turn the key anticlockwise to the initial position and remove it Replace the lock cover 1 Notes The cap can only be closed with the key inserted Warning Always make sure you have properly closed the fuel filler cap after refuelling see page 66 1 fig 38 ...

Page 54: ...ble click Raise the rear of the seat 2 until it can be extracted Closing fig 40 Fit the hooks on the base of the seat under the rear subframe Press down on the pillion seat until you hear the catch engage with an audible click Make sure that the pillion seat is properly secured by gently pulling it upwards 2 1 1 1 0 0 fig 39 fig 40 ...

Page 55: ...ed Tilt the motorcycle until the sidestand is resting on the ground Warning Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on the sidestand To raise the sidestand to rest position horizontal tilt the motorcycle to the right and at the same time lift the stand 1 with your foot Notes It is advisable to check periodically that the stand mechanism consisting of two springs one inside the other and ...

Page 56: ...ycle in a stable position on its sidestand To adjust the rebound damping setting turn the adjuster 1 on the top of each fork leg using the special wrench As you turn the adjusters 1 and 3 you will hear them click Each click corresponds to different damping setting The stiffest damping setting is obtained with the adjuster turned fully clockwise to the 0 position Start with this position and turn c...

Page 57: ... as follows compression 3 4 turns rebound 12 clicks Spring preload A fig 42 18 mm To change the spring preload for each fork leg turn the adjuster 2 fig 42 with a 22 mm hex wrench Important Adjust both fork legs to the same setting 3 fig 43 ...

Page 58: ...ervoir controls compression damping Turn the adjusters 1 and 2 clockwise to stiffen the damping or anti clockwise to soften it STANDARD setting from the fully closed position turned fully clockwise unscrew adjuster 1 by 2 turns adjuster 2 by 2 turns Spring preload 20 mm The two nuts 3 on the upper part of the shock absorber serve to adjust the preload on the external spring To change spring preloa...

Page 59: ...cle if the wrench suddenly slips off the nut while turning Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons If you plan to carry a passenger and luggage adjust the rear shock absorber spring load to the maximum setting to improve the handling characteristics of the motorcycle and to avoid the possibility of ground contact ...

Page 60: ...son roads with numerous bends and hilly areas are ideal for running in the engine brakes and suspension For the first 100 km use the brakes gently Do not brake violently or keep brake applied for too long This will enable a correct break in of friction material on brake pads against brake discs To allow all the mechanical moving parts in the motorcycle to adapt to one another and to avoid shorteni...

Page 61: ...he recommended maintenance schedule and periodic service intervals indicated in the warranty booklet Failure to follow these instructions releases Ducati Motor Holding S p A from any liability whatsoever for any engine damage or shorter engine life Keeping to the running in recommendations will ensure longer engine life and reduce the need for overhauls and re tuning 0 1000 Km 1000 2500 Km fig 45 ...

Page 62: ... in the expansion reservoir Top up if necessary page 72 Tyre condition Check the pressure and condition of the tyres page 86 Controls Operate the brake clutch throttle and gear change controls levers pedals and twistgrip to check that they function correctly Lights and indicators Make sure the lights indicators and horn work properly Replace any burnt out bulbs page 80 Key locks Check that the fue...

Page 63: ... to ON fig 46 Check that both the green light N and the red light on the instrument panel come on Important The oil pressure warning light should go out a few seconds after the engine has started page 11 Warning The sidestand should be in rest position horizontal otherwise the safety sensor prevents the engine starting Notes The engine can be started with the sidestand down and the gearbox in neut...

Page 64: ...the stop switch 2 fig 47 is positioned to RUN then press the starter button 3 fig 47 Important Do not rev the engine when cold Allow some time for the oil to warm up and reach all points that need lubricating 2 3 fig 47 ...

Page 65: ...mission snatching The clutch lever should not be held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out Braking Slow down in time change down to use the engine brake then apply both brakes Pull in the clutch lever before the motorcycle comes to a stop to prevent the engine stalling Warning Use both the brake lever and the brake pedal for effective ...

Page 66: ...rcycle is not near a source of heat If necessary you can leave the sidelights on by turning the key to position P Important Do not leave the key at P for long periods or the battery will run down Never leave the motorcycle unattended with the ignition key inserted Warning The exhaust system might be hot even after engine is switched off take special care not to touch the exhaust system with any pa...

Page 67: ... The fuel level should always be below the rim of the filler recess Warning Use fuel with low lead content and an original octane number of 95 minimum see table Fluids and lubricants on page 97 Check that no fuel is trapped in the filler cap recess Max level fig 48 ...

Page 68: ...ssories fig 49 The compartment under the pillion seat contains use and maintenance manual toolkit consisting of spark plug wrench tommy bar for spark plug wrench double ended screwdriver Allen key for fairing panels fig 49 ...

Page 69: ...ing screws to avoid damaging the painted parts and the Plexiglas windshield Side fairings Remove the side fairings using the Allen key located in the underseat compartment unscrew the two bolts 1 securing the fairing panels to the brackets the six bolts 2 securing the fairing panels to the headlight fairing the four bolts 3 securing the fairing panels to the frame the two bolts 4 located under the...

Page 70: ...69 E Notes Be careful of the splashguard which is released by the fairing panel fastening Notes To refit the left fairing panel lower the sidestand and pass it through the aperture in the panel 6 fig 51 ...

Page 71: ... clips 3 attached to the headlight fairing bracket 4 Slip off the rubber covers 5 and disconnect the turn indicator wiring connectors 6 Repeat the procedure to remove the other rearview mirror Important On refitting apply medium strength threadlocker to the threads of the bolts 1 5 5 6 fig 53 3 1 4 3 2 fig 52 ...

Page 72: ...irst remove the rear view mirrors and side fairing panels as described above Unscrew the two rear bolts 1 securing the headlight fairing to the headlight support Notes After refitting the headlight fairing refit the side body panels and rear view mirrors 1 fig 54 ...

Page 73: ... fairing page 68 Unscrew the filler cap 3 fig 55 and add a mixture consisting of water and antifreeze SHELL Advance Coolant or Glycoshell 35 40 of the volume up to the MAX mark Refit the cap 3 and replace all removed parts This type of mixture gives the best operating conditions the coolant starts to freeze at 20 C 4 F Cooling circuit capacity 2 3 dm3 litres Warning This operation must be carried ...

Page 74: ... by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre Important It is recommended that all brake and clutch hoses be renewed every four years Brake system If there is excessive play at the brake lever or pedal even though the brake pads are still in good condition contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre to have the system inspected and any air expelled from the circuit Warning Brake and cl...

Page 75: ...ndicates air in the system Contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre to have the system inspected and the air bled from the system Warning The clutch fluid level in the reservoir tends to rise as the friction material on the clutch plates wears out Do not exceed the specified level 3 mm above the minimum level fig 57 ...

Page 76: ...r indicators so that they can be checked without removing them from the calipers If the grooves in the pad friction material are still visible the pad is still in good condition Important Have the brake pads replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre MIN 1 mm fig 58 ...

Page 77: ...e the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre To prevent problems periodically open the twistgrip housing by unscrewing the two bolts 1 fig 59 and lubricate the ends of each control cable and the races with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 Warning Close the twistgrip housing carefully inserting the cable in the race Refit the housing and tighten the bolts 1 to 10 Nm To en...

Page 78: ...61 located on the steering tube on the right hand side of the motorcycle Adjuster 1 is for throttle opening and adjuster 2 is for throttle closing Peel back the sleeves to access the adjusters and slacken the locknuts Adjust both adjusters by the same amount turn clockwise to increase free play and anti clockwise to reduce free play When finished tighten the locknuts and replace the sleeves 1 5 2 ...

Page 79: ...ea Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals red to the positive terminal black to the negative terminal Important Connect the battery to the charger before switching on failure to do so can result in sparking at the battery terminals which could ignite the gases inside the cells Always connect the red positive terminal first Replace the battery in its support 3 then connect the t...

Page 80: ... An incorrectly tensioned chain will cause the rapid wear of transmission parts Lubricating the drive chain The chain fitted on your motorcycle has O rings that keep dirt out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain use special solvents and avoid aggressive washing with high pressure steam cleaners After cleaning blow the chain dry with comp...

Page 81: ...s fig 64 shows the position of the low beam LO high beam HI and side light 1 bulbs Headlight To gain access to the left hand bulb remove the cover 2 by pressing the lever A Rotate the locking ring nut 3 of the upper bulb body anti clockwise and extract the burnt out bulb Replace with a bulb of equal rating On refitting rotate the locking ring nut 3 clockwise to secure the bulb in place The right h...

Page 82: ...e the headlight bulbs Notes Be careful to hold the new bulb at the base only Never touch the transparent body with your fingers or it will blacken resulting in reduced bulb brilliancy Refitting After changing the burnt out bulb replace the cover and close it by pressing it against the lever ...

Page 83: ...hts 1 reach your hand inside the headlight support and take the bulb holders out of their seats Turn the bulb retaining ring 1 anti clockwise and remove the burnt out bulb Renew the burnt out bulb On refitting turn the bulbs 1 clockwise to secure 1 fig 66 ...

Page 84: ...The bulb has a bayonet type end fitting to remove it push it in and turn it counter clockwise Push in the new bulb and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place Refit the indicator body 2 to its support and rotate it by a quarter of a turn Number plate light fig 68 To access the number plate light bulb unscrew the bolt 3 securing the cover 4 Remove the bulb and replace it 4 3 fig 68 1 2 fig 67 ...

Page 85: ...and a vertical one in line with the longitudinal axis of the motorcycle If possible perform this check in conditions of low ambient light Switch on the low beam headlight the height of the upper limit between the dark area and the lit area must not be more than nine tenths of the height of the centre of the headlamp from the ground Notes This is the procedure specified by Italian regulations for c...

Page 86: ...kwise will shift the beam to the left The vertical position of the left hand headlight can be adjusted by means of the adjuster screw 2 fig 70 located behind the headlight Turn the screw clockwise to lower the beam or anti clockwise to raise it Repeat the above procedure to adjust the right hand headlamp Rearview mirror adjustment fig 71 The rearview mirror is adjusted manually by applying pressur...

Page 87: ... take a long time to deflate as they tend to hold the air inside If you find that one of the tyres is slightly deflated check the tyre for slow punctures Warning Punctured tyres must be renewed Replace with tyres of the original brand and type Be sure to tighten the valve dust caps securely to prevent leaks while riding Never fit tyres with inner tubes as these can cause the tyre to burst suddenly...

Page 88: ...s than 2 mm and in any case not less than the legal limit Important Visually inspect the tyres at regular intervals for cracks and cuts especially on the side walls and bulges or large stains that indicate internal damage Replace them if badly damaged Remove any stones or other foreign bodies stuck in the tread S fig 72 ...

Page 89: ... if low Undo the filler cap 2 and top up to correct level Replace the filler cap Important To change the engine oil and filters at the intervals specified in the maintenance table in the Warranty Booklet contact a Ducati dealer or Authorized Service Centre Oil viscosity SAE 15W 50 The other viscosity values shown in the table can be used if the local average temperature is within the limits specif...

Page 90: ...ucati Dealer or Authorized Workshop Firstly they will check the colour of the ceramic insulator of the central electrode an even brown colour is a sign that the engine is in good running order Notes Secondly they will check the central electrode for wear and measure electrode gap The electrode gap should be 2 0 8 to 0 1 mm Important A gap outside the specified limits will adversely affect engine p...

Page 91: ...ssure water jets Cleaning the motorcycle with a high pressure water jet may lead to seizure or serious faults in the front fork wheel hub assembly electrical system front fork seals air inlets or exhaust silencers with consequent loss of safety If parts of the engine are unusually dirty or greasy use a degreasing agent avoiding contact with transmission components chain front and rear sprockets et...

Page 92: ...disconnect and remove the battery If the motorcycle has been left unused for more than a month the battery should be checked and re charged if necessary Protect the motorcycle with a specific motorcycle cover that will not damage the paintwork or retain moisture This type of motorcycle cover is available from Ducati Performance Important notes The legislation in some countries France Germany Great...

Page 93: ...es x1000 0 6 7 5 15 22 5 30 37 5 Months 6 12 24 36 48 60 Change the engine oil Change the engine oil filter Clean the engine oil pick up filter Check the engine oil pressure Check adjust the valve clearances 1 Check the tension of the timing belts 1 Renew the timing belts Check and clean the spark plugs Renew if necessary Check and clean the air filter 1 Change the air filter ...

Page 94: ...ension alignment and lubrication Check the clutch disc pack Renew if necessary 1 Checking the coolant level Change the coolant Check operation of electric fans and sealing of coolant circuit Check the rear wheel cush drive Check the wheel hub bearings Check the indicators and lighting Check tightness of nuts and bolts securing the engine to the frame Check the sidestand Check tightness of the fron...

Page 95: ... of the rear wheel axle nut Check the external fuel hoses Change the front fork oil Check the forks and rear shock absorber for oil leaks Check the front sprocket retaining bolts General lubrication and greasing Check and recharge the battery Road test the motorcycle General cleaning List of operations with frequency distance or time interval km x1000 1 12 24 36 48 60 miles x1000 0 6 7 5 15 22 5 3...

Page 96: ...e intervals km miles or months whichever occurs first List of operations with frequency distance or time interval km x1000 1 miles x1000 0 6 Months 6 Checking the engine oil level Check the brake and clutch fluid levels Check tyre pressure and wear Check the drive chain tension and lubrication Check the brake pads If necessary contact your dealer to renew pads ...

Page 97: ...184 kg In running order without liquids and battery 168 kg Fully laden 390 kg Warning Failure to observe weight limits could result in poor handling and impair the performance of your motorcycle and could result in loss of control 758 130 1430 20 400 830 830 830 2100 20 1100 20 865 fig 75 ...

Page 98: ...litres Lubrication circuit SHELL Advance Ultra 4 3 7 dm3 litres Front rear brake and clutch circuits Special hydraulic fluid SHELL Advance Brake Dot 4 Protection for electrical contacts SHELL Advance Contact Cleaner spray for electrical systems Front fork SHELL Advance Fork 7 5 or Donax TA 439 cc each leg Cooling system SHELL Advance Coolant antifreeze or Glycoshell 35 40 water 2 3 dm3 litres ...

Page 99: ...h four valves per cylinder operated by eight rocker arms 4 opening rockers and 4 closing rockers and two overhead camshafts Driven by the crankshaft through spur gears timing belt pulleys and toothed timing belts Desmodromic timing system fig 76 1 Opening or upper rocker arm 2 Opening upper shim 3 Closing lower shim 4 Return spring for lower rocker arm 5 Closing lower rocker arm 6 Camshaft 7 Valve...

Page 100: ...d dual disc Braking surface material steel Flange material aluminium Disc diameter 320 mm Hydraulically operated by a control lever on right handlebar Make of brake calipers BREMBO Type 34 4 pistons P4 32 Friction material TT 2172 Master cylinder type PR18 19 Rear Fixed drilled steel disc Disc diameter 245 mm Hydraulically operated by pedal on right side Make BREMBO Type P34c pistons Friction mate...

Page 101: ...h 22 26 5th 23 24 6th 24 23 Drive transmitted from gearbox to rear wheel via chain Make RK Type 525 GXW Dimensions 5 8 x 1 16 No of links 97 1 joining link Important The above gear ratios are approved and should not be modified under any circumstances However if you wish to tune up your motorcycle for competitions or special tracks Ducati Motor Holding S p A will be pleased to provide information ...

Page 102: ...teering angle on each side 28 30 Steering head angle 24 30 Trail 97 mm Wheels Five Y spoke light alloy rims Front Dimensions MT 3 50x17 Rear Dimensions MT 5 50x17 Both wheels have removable axles Tyres Front Radial tubeless tyre Size 120 70 ZR17 Rear Radial tubeless tyre Size 180 55 ZR17 ...

Page 103: ...eload At the bottom pivot point it is connected to a light alloy swingarm The swingarm hinges on a pivot shaft that passes through the frame and engine This system gives the motorcycle excellent stability Shock absorber travel 59 5 mm Wheel travel 120 mm Exhaust system Equipped with catalytic converter in compliance with Euro 3 emission regulations Colour schemes Ducati anniversary red code 473 10...

Page 104: ...b type W5W 12 V 5 W Notes For bulb replacement see page 80 paragraph Changing the high and low beam bulbs Fuses The main fuse box 1 fig 77 is located on the left of the frame The fuses are accessed by removing the cover on which are indicated the ampere ratings and fuse positions The fuse 2 protects the electronic regulator Remove the protective cap to access the fuses A blown fuse can be identifi...

Page 105: ...104 E 1 fig 77 3 3 IN GOOD CONDITION BLOWN fig 78 2 fig 79 ...

Page 106: ...al cylinder spark plug 22 Vertical cylinder spark plug 23 Horizontal cylinder injector 24 Vertical cylinder injector 25 Throttle position sensor 26 Rpm timing sensor 27 Coolant temperature sensor 28 Speed sensor 29 Sidestand 30 Horn 31 Neutral switch 32 Oil pressure switch 33 Rear brake light switch 34 ECU 35 Fuses 36 Clutch switch 37 Front brake light switch 38 Left hand handlebar switch 39 Trans...

Page 107: ... Green Bn Brown O Orange P Pink Notes The electrical system wiring diagram can be found at the end of this manual Key to fusebox fig 77 and fig 79 Pos Devices Rating 1 Key on 10 A 2 Lights 15 A 3 Devices 15 A 4 Instrument panel 5 A 5 Injection 20 A 6 Engine Electronic Control Unit 5 A 7 Fans 7 5 A ...

Page 108: ...107 E Routine maintenance record km Name of Ducati Service Mileage Date 1000 12000 24000 36000 48000 60000 ...

Page 109: ...108 E ...

Page 110: ...from 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 intended for use on streets and other smooth paved areas only Do not use this motorcycle on unpaved surfaces Such use could lead to upset or other accident Noise emission warranty Ducati Motor S p A war...

Page 111: ...y 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 delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among those acts presume...

Page 112: ...or 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 avoid skidding the rear wheel from too rapid acceleration or deceleration On rough roads exercise caution slow down and grip the fuel tank with your knees for better stability When quick acceleration is...

Page 113: ...cycle 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 motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries For safety eye protection gloves and high top sturdy boots should also be worn The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation never touch the ex...

Page 114: ...E USA 113 Label location fig B 7 6 3 1 8 2 2 5 4 only Canada fig B ...

Page 115: ...114 E USA 31 33 mm 1 3 6 7 8 4 5 2 2 Only Canada ...

Page 116: ...ited 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 regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board for a period of use of 30 000 kilometers 18 641 miles or 5 five years from the date of initial r...

Page 117: ...or 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 to receive compensation II Limitations This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following A Repair or replacement required as a result of 1 accident 2 misuse 3 repairs improp...

Page 118: ...y 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 warranty VI Additional information Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the performance of any maintenance or repairs However Ducati is not liable for these p...

Page 119: ...118 E USA 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 120: ...Ducati Motor Holding spa via Cavalieri Ducati 3 40132 Bologna Italia Tel 39 051 6413111 Fax 39 051 406580 www ducati com Stampato 05 2008 Cod 913 7 120 1F ...

Page 121: ...Y 27 BODY 29 BODY 28 BODY 7 BODY 14 BODY 1 BODY 6 BODY 4 BODY 16 ENGINE 10 ENGINE 28 ENGINE 37 ENGINE 29 ENGINE 3 ENGINE 34 ENGINE 25 ENGINE 35 ENGINE 5 BODY 22 ENGINE 32 ENGINE 14 ENGINE 23 ENGINE 20 ENGINE 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R R Bk R B Bn 4 3 2 1 LY Br OFF PUSH G O N Gy L HI LO R OFF PUSH TURN HORN DIMMER PASSING Y Bk Bk V W Bk R B W G R R W R W R Y R G 22 23 24 25 Bk W R Bk 26 Gr G R Bk B Bk G W ...

Page 122: ...Ducati Motor Holding spa via Cavalieri Ducati 3 40132 Bologna Italia Tel 39 051 641311 1 Fax 39 051 406580 www ducati com ...

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