Moving Off - Ducati MONSTER 1200 Owner's Manual

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch
lever.
2) Push down the gear change lever firmly with the
tip of your foot to engage first gear.
3) Speed up the engine, turn the throttle twistgrip,
gradually release the clutch lever at the same
time; The motorcycle will start moving.
4) Release the clutch lever completely and
accelerate.
5) To shift up, close the throttle to slow down
engine, disengage the clutch, lift the gear change
lever and let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, proceed as follows: release the
twistgrip, pull the clutch lever, shortly speed up to
help gears synchronise, shift down (engage next
lower gear) and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and timely:
when riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as
soon as the motorcycle tends to slow down, so you
will avoid stressing the engine and the motorcycle
abnormally.
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Warning
Avoid harsh accelerations, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission 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.
Warning
Prolonged rearing could deactivate the ABS
system.