Rider Education; Clothing - Ducati Streetfighter Owner's Manual

Rider education

Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Riding,
maneuvering and or braking are carried out differently
from other vehicles.
Warning
A rider's lack of preparation or an inappropriate
use of the vehicle may result in a loss of control,
death or serious damage.
Be sure you know the "RULES OF THE ROAD",
carefully read and familiarize with the contents of the
M.O.M. (Motorcycle Operator Manual) for
information on your Status and which can be viewed
on the M.S.F. (Motorcycle Safety Foundation)
website (www.msf-usa.org).
You are strongly recommended to take a riding
course approved by the M.S.F. (Motorcycle Safety
Foundation).
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Clothing

Clothing in the use of the motorcycle plays an
important role in safety, as the motorcycle provides a
person no protection from impact in the same way as
an automobile.
Suitable clothing includes: helmet, eye protection,
gloves, boots, long-sleeved jacket and long pants.
- The helmet must have the requisites as listed on
p. 8, if the helmet model has no visor, use suitable
goggles;
- Gloves must have five fingers and be made of
leather or other abrasion-resistant material;
- Boots or shoes used for riding must have non-slip
soles and ankle protection;
- Jacket and pants, or even riding suits, must be
made of leather or abrasion-resistant material and
in a color with inserts that are very visible.
Important
In any case, avoid wearing loose or floppy
clothing that can become stuck in the motorcycle
parts.