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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Owner's manual US/CANADA...
  • Page 3 We'd like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts and congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle. We imagine you'll be riding your Ducati motorcycle for long trips as well as short daily excursions. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents California emission control warranty statement Your warranty rights and obligations Manufacturer’s warranty coverage Owner's warranty responsibilities: California evaporation emission system Ducati limited warranty on emission control system Introduction Instrument panel (Dashboard) Safety guidelines Instrument panel Warning symbols used in the manual...
  • Page 5 Odometer (TOT) Customizing the Riding Mode: ABS Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) adjustment Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) Customizing the Riding Mode: setting the DTC Residual range (RANGE) level LAP TIME Customizing the Riding Mode: setting the DWC Engine coolant temperature level Instantaneous fuel consumption Customizing the Riding Mode: engine...
  • Page 6 Light control Seat lock Immobilizer system Seat height adjustment Keys Helmet cable Operation Side stand Duplicate keys Bluetooth control unit Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN USB connection CODE Front fork adjusters Front fork adjusters Rear shock absorber adjusters Controls Rear shock absorber adjusters Position of motorcycle controls Ignition switch and steering lock...
  • Page 7 Checking coolant level and topping up, if Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be necessary carried out by the customer Changing the air filter Checking brake and clutch fluid level Specifications Checking brake pads for wear Weights Charging the battery Overall dimensions Charging and maintenance of the battery during Top-ups winter storage...
  • Page 8 Routine maintenance record...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Safety guidelines Important Your safety and that of others are very important. Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. urges you to ride your its components. motorcycle responsibly. Before using your motorcycle for the first time, please...

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Intended use Important This motorcycle must be used only on road surfaces Using the motorcycle under extreme with asphalt or flat and even pavement. conditions, such as very damp and muddy roads or This motorcycle may not be used on dirt roads or for dusty and dry environment, could cause above- off-road riding.

  • Page 11: Rider's Obligations

    Rider's obligations Attention All riders must hold a driver's license. Some medications may induce sleepiness or other effects that impair reflexes and the ability of the Attention rider to control the motorcycle, which may lead to accident. Riding without a license is illegal and punishable by law.
  • Page 12 Attention 1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, Failure to be wearing a helmet in case of repair, or replacement, of any device or element accident increases the chance of serious injury and of design incorporated into any new vehicle for even death.

  • Page 13: Reporting Of Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ducati North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C.

  • Page 14: Rider's Training

    Rider's training Suitable clothing includes: helmet, eye protection, gloves, boots, long-sleeved jacket and long pants. Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Riding, maneuvering and or braking are carried out differently The helmet must meet the requirements listed at from other vehicles. page 10;...
  • Page 15 Important For the safety of the passenger, make sure that he or she also wears appropriate clothing.

  • Page 16: Safety "Best Practices

    Manual. Exhaust gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of Failure to follow these instructions releases Ducati consciousness or even death within a short time. Motor Holding S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever for During the ride, assume a correct body position and any engine damage or shorter engine life.
  • Page 17 Important Important The passenger should always hold on to the Visually inspect the tires at regular intervals for grab handles under the seat with both hands. cracks and cuts, especially on sidewalls, bulges or large spots which are indicative of internal damage. Replace them if badly damaged.

  • Page 18: Refueling

    Refueling Attention Refuel the motorcycle in an open area and with the In case of malaise caused by prolonged engine switched off. inhalation of fuel vapors, stay outdoors and consult a Do not smoke or ever use flames during refueling. physician.

  • Page 19: Carrying The Maximum Load Allowed

    Carrying the maximum load allowed Important Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports with the maximum load allowed carried in full safety. provided on the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these Improperly secured luggage may affect stability.

  • Page 20: Hazardous Products - Warnings

    Hazardous products - warnings Attention Used engine oil The brake fluid used in the brake system is corrosive. In the event of accidental contact with eyes or skin, wash the affected area with generous Attention quantities of running water. Prolonged or repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
  • Page 21 Attention The battery gives off explosive gases; keep it away from any source of ignition such as sparks, flames and cigarettes. Charge the battery in a well- ventilated area.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Identification Number

    Vehicle identification number Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and should always be indicated when ordering spare parts. We recommend that you note the frame number of your motorcycle in the space below. Frame number Fig 1...
  • Page 23 There are two types of VIN number: VIN ( refers to vehicles produced in the Italian factory, whereas VIN DUCATI PLANT OF ( refers to vehicles produced in the Thai factory. TYPE OF MANUFACTURE MOTORCYCLE SEQUENTIAL MODEL NUMBER YEAR MACFW X B 0 0 0 0 0 0 Varies-can be Ø...

  • Page 24: Engine Identification Number

    Engine identification number Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and should always be indicated when ordering spare parts. We recommend that you note the engine number of your motorcycle in the space below. Engine number Fig 4 ENGINE MODEL TYPE SEQUENTIAL YEAR...

  • Page 25: Plate Position

    Plate position Fig 6...
  • Page 26 Girare la ruota posteriore per trovare la posizione in cui la catena risulta più tesa. Appoggiare il veicolo sulla stampella laterale. Con la sola pressione del dito, spingere verso il basso la catena nel punto di misura indicato e poi rilasciarla. Misurare la distanza (A) tra il centro dei perni della catena e l'alluminio del forcellone.
  • Page 27 Fig 8...
  • Page 28 8 (Only Canada ) Fig 9...

  • Page 29: Noise And Exhaust Emission Control System Information

    Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but Problems that may affect motorcycle emissions is toxic. Ducati utilizes lean carburetor settings and If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, other systems to reduce carbon monoxide and have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your local hydrocarbons.

  • Page 30: Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage

    You are responsible for presenting your related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition motorcycle to a Ducati dealer as soon as a exists, Ducati North America, Inc. will repair your problem exists. The warranty repairs should be...

  • Page 31: California Evaporation Emission System

    California evaporation emission system Attention In the event of a fuel system malfunction, contact a Ducati Authorized Service Center. Fig 10...

  • Page 32: Ducati Limited Warranty On Emission Control System

    Air Resources Board. Any part or parts replaced under Ducati North America, Inc., 10443 Bandley Drive this warranty shall become the property of Ducati. In Cupertino, California, 95014 warrants that each new the state of California only, emissions related...
  • Page 33 Ducati dealer. Ducati shall not be liable A. Repair or replacement required as a result of for any other expenses, loss or damage, whether...
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Instrument Panel (Dashboard)

    Instrument panel (Dashboard) Turns on when fuel is low and there are about 0.66 gallons (2.5 liters) of fuel left in the tank. 6) TURN INDICATOR LIGHTS (GREEN). Illuminates and flashes when the turn indicator is in operation. Instrument panel 7) "ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - EOBD"...
  • Page 36 9) ABS LIGHTS (AMBER YELLOW). This turns on to indicate that ABS is disabled or not functioning. Engine off/ speed below 3 mph (5 km/h) Light off Light flashing Light steady ABS disabled with the menu func- ABS enabled but not working yet tion "ABS"...
  • Page 37 11) DTC STATUS LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW). This light indicates DTC system enabling/disabling status. Speed below or equal to 3 mph (5 km/h) Light off Light flashing Light steady DTC/DWC enabled and functioning DTC/DWC enabled, but not func- DTC/DWC disabled and/or not func- tioning yet tioning due to a fault in the BBS control unit...
  • Page 38 12) DTC INTERVENTION (AMBER YELLOW). Immobilizer Key-on status Light OFF Key-off status Light ON flashing No intervention Light OFF Key-off status for over Light OFF Spark advance cut Light steady ON 12 hours Injection cut Light steady ON 14) DRL LIGHT WARNING LIGHT (GREEN) 13) OVER REV / IMMOBILIZER / ANTI-THEFT Indicates DRL light status.
  • Page 39 CORE 10:34 ABS 1 DTC 1 km/h DWC 1 TOURING TOT Km SPEED AVG km/h 199999 FULL TRACK 10:34 RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 SPORT URBAN km/h km/h HIGH °C DTC 3 DWC 3 9’59’99 199999 DWC 1 LAP 10 T AIR °C TOT Km...

  • Page 40: Acronyms And Abbreviations Used In The Manual

    DUCATI Traction Control There are three Power Modes, one for each Riding Mode: DUCATI Wheelie Control LOW, with "smooth" delivery; DUCATI Engine Brake Control MED, with "smooth" delivery; HIGH with "instant" power delivery. Engine Control Unit Ride by Wire (RbW)
  • Page 41 Ducati Traction Control (DTC) stability. The Ducati Traction Control system (DTC) supervises These functions are divided into 3 different levels, each associated with a Riding Mode. ABS can be the rear wheel slipping control and settings vary through eight different levels that are programmed to disabled.
  • Page 42 Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) The Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) is the electronic shifter control system (for Monster 1200 S only) that allows the rider to shift up under acceleration without using the clutch and keeping the throttle open: this results in lower shifting time and hence faster lap time.

  • Page 43: Function Buttons

    Function buttons 1) CONTROL SWITCH UP " " Button used to display and set instrument panel parameters with the position " ". 2) CONTROL SWITCH DOWN " " Button used to display and set instrument panel parameters with the position " ".

  • Page 44: Parameter Setting And Displaying

    Parameter setting and displaying When it is switched on, the instrument panel displays the DUCATI Logo and turns on the LED warning lights in two steps ("initial check"). At the end of the check, the instrument panel displays the main screen in one of the available layout modes (CORE, FULL or TRACK) depending on the last configuration in use before the KEY-OFF .
  • Page 45 Three different main page layouts are available: CORE, FULL and TRACK. Data displayed on the main screen for CORE layout 10:34 are as follows: ABS level indication (ON) or ABS OFF DTC 2 indication. km/h DWC 2 Clock. TOURING DTC level indication (ON) or DTC OFF indication.
  • Page 46 Data displayed on the main screen for FULL layout are as follows: 10:34 RPM x 1000 ABS level indication (ON) or ABS OFF indication. Clock. DTC level indication (ON) or DTC OFF URBAN km/h indication. HIGH °C Fuel level. DTC 3 DWC 3 Menu 1 (Odometer, Trip 1, Trip 2, Player On / Off 199999...
  • Page 47 Data displayed on the main screen for TRACK layout are as follows: ABS level indication (ON) or ABS OFF indication. RPM x 1000 Menu 1 (Odometer, Trip meter 1, Trip meter 2, Range, Average consumption, Instant SPORT consumption, Average speed, Trip time, Clock, km/h Lap time - only if active, Ambient air ABS 1...
  • Page 48 From the main screen of the CORE mode, pressing button (1) on the left-hand switch allows displaying Menu 1 information. Odometer (TOT); TRIP 1 (Trip meter 1); TRIP 2 (Trip meter 2); Player On / Off – active only if the Bluetooth module is available and at least one Smartphone is connected;...
  • Page 49 CORE 10:34 DTC 2 km/h DWC 2 TOURING TOT Km 199999 °C TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RANGE TRIP TIME CONS. AVG T AIR CONS. I SPEED AVG Fig 18...
  • Page 50 From the main screen of the FULL mode, pressing button (1) on the left-hand switch allows displaying Menu 1 information. Odometer (TOT); TRIP 1; TRIP 2; Player On / Off – active only if the Bluetooth module is available and at least one Smartphone is connected;...
  • Page 51 FULL 10:34 RPM x 1000 URBAN km/h HIGH °C DTC 3 DWC 3 199999 T AIR °C TOT Km TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RANGE TRIP TIME T AIR CONS. I CONS. AVG SPEED AVG Fig 19...
  • Page 52 From the main screen of the TRACK mode, pressing button (1) on the left-hand switch allows displaying Menu 1 information. Odometer (TOT); TRIP 1; TRIP 2; RANGE; Average fuel consumption (CONS. AVG); Instantaneous fuel consumption (CONS.I); Average speed (SPEED AVG); TRIP TIME;...
  • Page 53 TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RANGE TRACK CONS. AVG CONS. I SPEED AVG RPM x 1000 TRIP TIME SPORT 10:34 P.M. km/h ABS 1 DTC 1 T AIR 199999 DWC 1 TOT Km Fig 20...
  • Page 54 The instrument panel stores Menu 1 and Menu 2 current settings upon KEY-OFF . Upon the following KEY-ON, the previously stored Menu 1 and Menu 2 screens are displayed. In case of sudden and unexpected power off, the instrument panel displays the Menu 1 and Menu 2 default settings upon the following KEY-ON: Menu 1 default screen = Odometer;...
  • Page 55 CORE FULL 10:34 RPM x 1000 10:34 DTC 2 km/h URBAN km/h DWC 2 HIGH TOURING °C DTC 3 DWC 3 TOT Km 199999 199999 °C T AIR °C TOT Km TRACK RPM x 1000 SPORT km/h ABS 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 TOT Km...
  • Page 56 When the standard screen of the set mode is displayed, hold the button (2) for 3 seconds with the actual vehicle speed lower than or equal to 12 mph (20 km/h) to gain access to the Setting Menu, where you RIDING MODE SERVICE can set any function.
  • Page 57 If the key is not acknowledged upon KEY-ON and once the check routine is over, the following will happen: PIN CODE if the PIN CODE function is not active, the initial lights check routine is skipped, the standard INSERT PIN CODE screen is displayed with an E-LOCK error warning and access to the Setting Menu is not allowed;...

  • Page 58: Main Functions

    Main functions the menus display the following functions: - Odometer (TOT) Information displayed in the standard screen of the - Trip meter 1 (TRIP1) selected display layout (CORE, FULL or TRACK) are - Trip meter 2 (TRIP2) the following: - Residual range (RANGE) Main information - LAP time Engine rpm indication (RPM)
  • Page 59 The functions within the Setting Menu that can be Tire setting and drive ratio (TIRE SETTING) modified by the user are the following: RIDING MODE customization: within this menu, rider can customize the following: - ABS setting (ABS) - DTC level (DTC) - DWC level (DWC) - Engine setting (ENGINE) - Reset to default factory settings (DEFAULT)

  • Page 60: Engine Rpm Indication (Rpm)

    Engine rpm indication (RPM) Important The instrument panel receives the engine rpm During the first 600 mi (1000 km) (Break-in information and displays it on the relevant bargraph (in period), i.e. as long as the Odometer displays a value FULL and TRACK display modes only). The lower than or equal to 600 mi (1000 km), the "orange information is displayed by the bargraph filling from area"...
  • Page 61 FULL 10:34 10:34 10:34 RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 URBAN URBAN URBAN km/h km/h km/h HIGH HIGH HIGH °C °C °C ABS 2 DTC 3 DWC 3 ABS 2 DTC 3 DWC 3 ABS 2 DTC 3 DWC 3 9’59’99 9’59’99...
  • Page 62 After the break-in period, the "orange area" indicates and advises the rider to ride at lower revs when the engine is cold; the "orange area" position changes according to engine temperature as follows: from 7000 rpm with engine temperature lower than or equal to 122 °F (50 °C) from 9500 rpm with engine temperature upper than 122 °F (50 °C)

  • Page 63: Vehicle Speed

    Vehicle speed The instrument panel receives information about the actual vehicle speed (calculated in km/h) and displays the value increased by 5% and converted in the set unit of measurement (mph or km/h). A string of dashes "- - -" is displayed with the set unit of measurement if: speed is equal to 186 mph or 299 km/h or if instrument panel is not receiving the speed value...
  • Page 64 TRACK TRACK RPM x 1000 - - - SPORT km/h ABS 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 TOT Km RPM x 1000 SPORT km/h ABS 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 TOT Km RPM x 1000 - -- SPORT km/h ABS 1 DTC 1 199999...

  • Page 65: Gear

    Gear TRACK The instrument panel receives information about the gear engaged and displays the corresponding value. If a gear is engaged, the displayed value may range RPM x 1000 from 1 to 6, while if in neutral N is displayed. SPORT Letter “C”...

  • Page 66: Riding Mode (Riding Mode)

    Riding Mode (RIDING MODE) Ducati or customized by the rider through the setting function pages. The Riding Mode can be selected from the instrument panel. Preset riding modes are three: Attention SPORT, TOURING and URBAN. The selected and active riding mode is displayed on...
  • Page 67 CORE TRACK 10:34 ABS 1 RPM x 1000 DTC 1 SPORT km/h DWC 1 km/h TOURING ABS 1 SPEED AVG ROLLING... DTC 1 km/h 199999 199999 DWC 1 FULL SPORT 10:34 RPM x 1000 TOURING URBAN km/h HIGH °C DTC 3 DWC 3 199999 T AIR...
  • Page 68 Riding Mode. The stored settings may be the riding mode, if button (4) is in the position for the factory ones (Ducati default settings) or the ones activating the turn indicators (to the left or right). customized by the owner. Any time the CONFIRM...
  • Page 69 Once the desired riding mode is highlighted, if the CONFIRM MENU button (4) is not pressed within 5 seconds, the new riding mode selection is not stored and the standard screen (C, is displayed. The figure shows the function with TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL layouts, values for these functions are indicated in the same way as for the TRACK mode.
  • Page 70 TRACK SPORT RPM x 1000 TOURING SPORT km/h URBAN km/h HIGH ABS 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 SPORT RPM x 1000 TOURING TOURING km/h URBAN km/h HIGH ABS 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 SPORT RPM x 1000 TOURING URBAN km/h URBAN...
  • Page 71 When the system requests rider to confirm the riding mode change, the procedure will output an error if: the throttle twistgrip is open, brakes are activated CLOSE and the vehicle is in motion; in this case CLOSE THROTTLE AND RELEASE BRAKES error is THROTTLE displayed and the procedure for changing riding mode will not be completed unless the rider...

  • Page 72: Dtc

    The instrument panel displays DTC status as follows: if DTC is active, DTC indication and intervention level number (1 to 8); if DTC is not active, DTC OFF lettering and the DTC Status warning light on display turns on; if DTC or the Black Box is in fault, the indication DTC ERR and the DTC status warning light on the instrument panel will turn on.
  • Page 73 TRACK RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 URBAN SPORT km/h ABS 2 km/h ABS 2 199999 DWC 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 DTC 1 DTC 2 RPM x 1000 URBAN DTC 8 km/h ABS 2 199999 DWC 1 Fig 31...
  • Page 74 Attention The DTC is a rider assist system. The system is designed to make riding easier and to enhance safety, but in no way relieves the rider of the obligation to ride responsibly and maintain a high standard of conduct in accordance with traffic laws so as to avoid accident or force emergency maneuvers, whether caused by his own errors or those of other road users.
  • Page 75 The following table indicates the most suitable level of DTC intervention for the various riding modes, as well as the default settings in the "Riding Mode" that can be selected by the rider. RIDING MODE DEFAULT SPORT Sport style for very expert riders. Sys- tem permits sliding sideways.
  • Page 76 Tips on how to select the sensitivity level intermediate levels. DTC intervention decreases from level 8 to level 1. Levels 1, 2 and 3 allow both spinning and skidding of the rear wheel out of a corner: these Attention levels are recommended only for expert riders. All levels of the DTC system of your vehicle have The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the been calibrated with original equipment tires (Pirelli...
  • Page 77 different speeds will require a DTC level setting that is Level 7 is recommended when road is slightly wet or the best compromise for all bends. damp and level 8 on wet road. It is also recommended to select ENGINE LOW in these conditions. Level depends on riding style The DTC will tend to kick in more with a "smooth"...

  • Page 78: Abs

    The motorcycle is equipped with ABS, the instrument panel indicates ABS status (on or off) by switching off, on or flashing the ABS warning light. The instrument panel displays: if ABS is active, ABS indication and intervention level number (1 to 3); if ABS is disabled, ABS OFF indication and ABS light turns on;...
  • Page 79 TRACK RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 URBAN SPORT km/h km/h DTC 1 ABS 2 199999 DWC 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 ABS 1 ABS 2 RPM x 1000 URBAN ABS 3 km/h DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 Fig 32...
  • Page 80 Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions The Monster ABS also features a "cornering" function is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to that widens ABS functionality to the conditions master for a rider. Braking is one of the most difficult where the motorcycle is leaning over, thus controlling and dangerous moments when riding a two-wheeled the front and rear brake systems depending on the...
  • Page 81 one brake at a time and use brakes sparingly. Keeping the brakes applied all the time would cause the friction material to overheat as well as a possible generation of vapor lock (brake fluid boiling) with a considerable reduction of the braking power. Underinflated or overinflated tires reduce braking efficiency, handling accuracy and stability in a bend.
  • Page 82 The following table indicates the most suitable level of ABS intervention for the various riding types, as well as the default settings in the "Riding Mode" that can be selected by the rider: RIDING MODE FEATURE DEFAULT The ABS is disabled SPORT This level is thought for extremely expert users.
  • Page 83 RIDING MODE FEATURE DEFAULT URBAN/WET This level is designed for use in any riding It is the default level for the conditions to provide a safe and consistent "TOURING" and "URBAN" braking action. riding modes. ABS in this level controls both wheels and the cornering and anti-lift-up functions are active.
  • Page 84 OE tires and/or with the ones vehicle and by the road conditions. recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tires for ABS level 1 is conceived for very expert riders and this motorcycle are PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO III in the...

  • Page 85: Dwc

    DWC warning light steady on: if DWC is disabled, also DTC feature is disabled; if DWC or the Black Box is in fault, the indication DWC ERR and DTC/DWC light will be on. Attention In case of system fault, contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 86 TRACK RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 URBAN SPORT km/h km/h ABS 2 DTC 1 ABS 2 199999 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 DWC 1 DWC 2 RPM x 1000 URBAN DWC 8 km/h ABS 2 DTC 1 199999 Fig 33...
  • Page 87 The Ducati Wheelie Control system (DWC) presence of an active safety system should not supervises control of wheelie movement and encourage the rider to ride at speeds beyond the settings vary through eight different levels that are reasonable limits, not in accordance with road...
  • Page 88 The following table indicates the most suitable level of DWC intervention for the various riding modes, as well as the default settings in the "Riding Mode" that can be selected by the rider: DEFAULT The DWC is disabled. SPORT Sport style for very expert riders. The system allows wheelies, but decreases the speed at which the front wheel lifts.
  • Page 89 DEFAULT TOURING Level for all kinds of riders. The system It is the default level for the reduces the motorcycle's proneness to "URBAN" Riding Mode do wheelies and sensitively intervenes in case of wheelie. MEDIUM SAFE & STA- Level for all kinds of riders. The system reduces the motorcycle's proneness to do wheelies and sensitively intervenes in case of wheelie.
  • Page 90 OE final drive ratio and with OE tires and/or with the ones The rider's experience recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tires for this motorcycle are PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO III in the The choice of level setting depends greatly on the...
  • Page 91 If changes occur in the circuit characteristics, and the level setting is no longer suitable, switch to the next level up or down and proceed to determine the best setting (e.g. if with level 7 the DWC intervention seems excessive, switch to level 6; alternatively, if on level 7 you cannot perceive any DWC intervention, switch to level 8).

  • Page 92: Dqs

    The instrument panel displays DQS status as follows: if DQS is enabled, DQS indication followed by U (upshifting) or U/D (both upshifting and downshifting); if DQS is disabled, DQS OFF indication; if the DQS system or the control unit is in fault, the DQS - indication;...
  • Page 93 CORE FULL 10:34 RPM x 1000 10:34 DQS U/D DTC 2 km/h URBAN km/h DWC 2 HIGH TOURING °C DQS U/D DTC 3 DWC 3 TOT Km 199999 199999 °C TOT Km T AIR °C DQS U DQS U/D DQS OFF DQS - DQS U/D RPM x 1000...
  • Page 94 The DQS with up/down feature allows the rider to upshift and downshift without using the clutch lever. It includes a two-way microswitch - built in the lever mechanism - that outputs a signal to the engine control unit whenever the gearshift is operated. The system works in a separate way for upshifting and downshifting, and combines the action on ignition advance and injection, available in the upshift...

  • Page 95: Menu Functions

    Menu functions CORE and FULL modes display them in menu (A) on the left and in menu (B) on the right. TRACK mode Menu functions can be displayed for every riding displays them only in menu (C). mode (SPORT, TOURING and URBAN) in one of the three following modes: CORE;...
  • Page 96 CORE FULL 10:34 10:34 RPM x 1000 ABS 1 DTC 1 km/h URBAN DWC 1 km/h HIGH TOURING °C TOT Km SPEED AVG DTC 3 DWC 3 km/h 199999 199999 TOT Km T AIR °C TRACK RPM x 1000 SPORT km/h ABS 1 DTC 1...

  • Page 97: Odometer (Tot)

    Odometer (TOT) TRACK The odometer counts and displays the total distance covered by the vehicle with the set unit of measurement (mi or km). The odometer number of mi or km is displayed with RPM x 1000 the TOT indication and unit of measurement. When SPORT the maximum value is reached (199999 mi or 199999 km/h...
  • Page 98 Note If a string of flashing dashes " ----- " is displayed within odometer function, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 99: Trip Meter 1 (Trip 1)

    Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) TRACK The trip meter counts and displays the partial distance covered by the vehicle with the set unit of measurement (mi or km) and is used as a basis to calculate average fuel consumption, average speed RPM x 1000 and trip time.
  • Page 100 Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) TRACK The trip meter counts and displays the partial distance covered by the vehicle with the set unit of measurement (mi or km). The TRIP2 number of mi or km is displayed with the RPM x 1000 TRIP2 indication and unit of measurement.

  • Page 101: Residual Range (Range)

    Residual range (RANGE) TRACK This function displays the range according to the remaining fuel in the tank. RPM x 1000 Information is indicated as RANGE, in the set unit of RANGE Km SPORT measurement. km/h If there is any function fault, the instrument panel will 999.9 ABS 1 RANGE Km...

  • Page 102: Lap Time

    LAP TIME FULL message warning that the storage space for lap times is full. The LAP function is available for the CORE and FULL The function is displayed with TRACK layout. For display modes on the LH menu, while for the TRACK CORE and FULL display modes, the value for this display mode it is in the central menu.
  • Page 103 TRACK RPM x 1000 URBAN km/h ABS 1 DTC 1 START DWC 1 LAP 01 RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 URBAN URBAN km/h km/h ABS 1 ABS 1 DTC 1 DTC 1 9’59’99 FULL DWC 1 DWC 1 LAP 10 LAP 30 Fig 40...
  • Page 104 Note on the 30th lap, when the FLASH button (3) is pressed, and every time it is pressed, current lap When the LAP function is active, the FLASH is stored and the message FULL is displayed to button takes on the dual function of high beam flasher indicate that available storage space is full.

  • Page 105: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Engine coolant temperature +250 °F (121 °C), the temperature reading is immediately displayed in the menu, regardless of The instrument panel receives information about the any other function displayed in the menu; it is not engine temperature (already calculated in °C) and possible to view the other menu functions.
  • Page 106 TRACK CORE 10:34 ABS 1 DTC 1 km/h RPM x 1000 DWC 1 TOURING URBAN km/h 199999 °C °F ABS 1 FULL DTC 1 10:34 RPM x 1000 HIGH DWC 1 °C URBAN TRACK km/h °C °F DTC 3 DWC 3 199999 TOT Km T AIR...

  • Page 107: Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

    Instantaneous fuel consumption TRACK The instrument panel calculates and displays the vehicle instantaneous fuel consumption, the set unit of measurement and CONS.I text. The calculation is made considering the quantity of RPM x 1000 fuel used and the distance traveled during the last URBAN second.

  • Page 108: Average Fuel Consumption

    Average fuel consumption TRACK The instrument panel calculates and displays the vehicle average fuel consumption, the set unit of measurement and CONS. AVG. The calculation is made considering the quantity of RPM x 1000 fuel used and the distance traveled since TRIP1 was URBAN last reset.

  • Page 109: Average Speed

    Average speed TRACK The instrument panel calculates and displays the vehicle average speed, the set unit of measurement and SPEED AVG text. RPM x 1000 The calculation considers the distance and time since TRIP1 was last reset. URBAN When TRIP1 is reset, the value is reset and the first km/h value available is displayed 10 seconds after the reset.

  • Page 110: Trip Time

    Trip time TRACK The instrument panel calculates and displays the trip time as hhh:mm followed by TRIP TIME. The calculation considers the time since TRIP1 was last reset. When TRIP1 is reset, this value is reset as well. RPM x 1000 The time count active phase occurs when the engine URBAN is running and the vehicle is stopped (the time is...

  • Page 111: External Air Temperature

    External air temperature TRACK The instrument panel displays the ambient temperature in the set unit of measurement (°C or °F), followed by the set unit of measurement, AIR text and the thermometer symbol. The temperature value RPM x 1000 is displayed when ranging from -38 °F to +255 °F (or URBAN -39 °C to +124 °C).

  • Page 112: Clock

    Clock 10:34 CORE The instrument panel receives information about the time to be displayed. ABS 1 The time indication is displayed in different ways DTC 1 km/h depending on the display mode in use (CORE, FULL DWC 1 or TRACK). TOURING The instrument panel shows the time in the following TOT Km...

  • Page 113: Auxiliary Functions

    Auxiliary functions 10:34 CORE ABS 1 The instrument panel displays the LAP function DTC 1 status (LAP recording on or off). km/h DWC 1 "LAP" message is on if LAP is ON (i.e. timer recording) TOURING or off if LAP is OFF . TOT Km SPEED AVG km/h...

  • Page 114: Service Warning (Service)

    Service warning (SERVICE) FULL This indication shows the user that the bike is due for service and must be taken to a Ducati Authorized 10:34 10:34 RPM x 1000 Service Center. The service warning indication can be reset only by the Authorized Ducati Service Center during servicing.

  • Page 115: Oil Service Zero Warning

    1000 km (600 mi). Warning is displayed in the "large" size and then continues being displayed in the small size until "Reset" by the Ducati authorized service center, during maintenance. Icons are displayed according to the Warnings/Alarms displaying rules ("page 117").

  • Page 116: Oil Service Or Annual Service Or Desmo Service Countdown Indication

    OIL SERVICE or ANNUAL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE COUNTDOWN indication After Oil Service zero indication first reset (at 600 mi - 1,000 km), the instrument panel activates the following indications in yellow for 5 seconds upon Key-ON: the count of the mileage in miles (kilometers) remaining before the next OIL SERVICE (A) 600 mi (1000 km) earlier than the service threshold;...

  • Page 117: Oil Service Or Annual Service Or Desmo Service Indication

    The red icon of the due service is triggered upon every Key-On for 5 seconds and is displayed in the "large" size, and then continues being displayed in the small size until "Reset" by the Ducati authorized Fig 52 service center, during maintenance.

  • Page 118: Warnings/Alarms (Warning)

    Warnings/Alarms (WARNING) The instrument panel manages several warnings / alarms (warnings), in order to give useful information to the rider when he/she is using the vehicle. Upon Key-On, if there are active warnings the instrument panel displays the indication of the present warnings.
  • Page 119 High coolant temperature (High temperature) TRACK This function warns the rider when the engine coolant temperature reaches 250°F (121°C). Note RPM x 1000 In this case, Ducati recommends stopping and SPORT SPORT shutting off the engine immediately; ensure that fans km/h are on.
  • Page 120 TRACK This function warns the rider about the possible presence of ice on the road, due to a low external temperature. The message is displayed when the temperature RPM x 1000 goes down to 39°F (4°C), and is disabled when SPORT SPORT temperature goes up to 43°F (6°C).
  • Page 121 Date setting TRACK This function prompts the user to enter the date via the Setting Menu. Note RPM x 1000 In this case Ducati recommends to stop and SPORT SPORT enter the calendar date using the function "DATESET". km/h ABS 1...
  • Page 122 11.0 Volt. RPM x 1000 SPORT SPORT Note km/h In this case, Ducati recommends charging ABS 1 battery in the shortest delay using the special DTC 1 instrument as engine could not be started. 199999 DWC 1...

  • Page 123: Error Warnings

    During normal operation, when an error is triggered, the instrument panel turns on the MIL light (B) or the Generic Error light (A). Attention When one or more errors are displayed, always contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 124 10:34 DQS OFF ABS 1 RPM x 1000 DTC 1 km/h SPORT DWC 1 km/h TOURING ABS 1 TOT Km SPEED AVG DTC 1 km/h 199999 199999 DWC 1 TOT Km 10:34 RPM x 1000 URBAN km/h HIGH °C DTC 3 DWC 3 199999 TOT Km...

  • Page 125: Viewing Side Stand Status

    Viewing side stand status The instrument panel shows the side stand status and if side stand is down/open, the icon SIDE STAND is displayed on a red background. In case of Side stand sensor fault, the instrument RPM x 1000 panel will display the stand down/up indication with SPORT SIDE...

  • Page 126: Setting Menu

    Setting menu TRACK This menu allows enabling, disabling and setting some vehicle functions. To enter the Setting Menu hold button (2) for three RPM x 1000 seconds, with Key-On and vehicle actual speed ≤ (lower than or equal to) 3 mph (5 km/h): once inside SPORT this menu, you may no longer view any other km/h...
  • Page 127 Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the customizable parameters one by one: in particular, use button (1) to highlight the following item and button (2) to highlight the previous item. After highlighting the required parameter, press button (4) to open the corresponding menu page. If function is not available or temporarily disabled, the menu page can not be opened.
  • Page 128 TRACK RIDING MODE SERVICE DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO PIN CODE DATE & CLOCK TIRE SETTING EXIT DRL CONTROL BLUETOOTH DRL CONTROL MANUAL AUTO AUTO EXIT Fig 60...

  • Page 129: Customizing The Riding Mode (Riding Mode)

    Customizing the Riding Mode (RIDING MODE) All settings of every riding mode can be customized. Enter the Setting Menu. RIDING MODE SERVICE Select "RIDING MODE" option by pressing button (1) DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM PIN CODE DATE &...
  • Page 130 Any parameter change made is saved and remains in the memory also after a Battery-Off. The parameters set by Ducati for each individual riding style can be restored with the DEFAULT function. If you highlight "EXIT" and press button (4) you exit the sub-menu and go back to previous page.
  • Page 131 SPORT ENGINE DEFAULT EXIT SPORT UP/DOWN MEMORY EXIT Fig 63...

  • Page 132: Customizing The Riding Mode: Abs Adjustment

    Customizing the Riding Mode: ABS adjustment SPORT This function disables or sets ABS level for the selected riding mode. Enter the Setting Menu. Select "RIDING MODE" option by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU ENGINE button (4).
  • Page 133 When you open the function, the currently set ABS Note level or status is shown on the left (e.g.: ABS 1). When you enable or disable the ABS through Customization options are listed on the middle: levels this function, i.e. toggling from disabled to enabled from 1 to 3 and status OFF .
  • Page 134 SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORIZED EXIT SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT MEMORY EXIT Fig 65...

  • Page 135: Customizing The Riding Mode: Setting The Dtc Level

    Customizing the Riding Mode: setting the DTC level SPORT This function disables or sets DTC level for the selected riding mode. Enter the Setting Menu. Select "RIDING MODE" option by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU ENGINE button (4).
  • Page 136 When you open the function, the currently set DTC If new settings have been saved, MEMORIZED will level or status is shown on the left (e.g.: DTC 3). be shown in green for one second, the set level or Customization options are listed on the middle: levels status will be refreshed (refresh is indicated with the from 1 to 8 and status OFF .
  • Page 137 SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT EXIT MEMORIZED SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT MEMORY EXIT Fig 67...

  • Page 138: Customizing The Riding Mode: Setting The Dwc Level

    Customizing the Riding Mode: setting the DWC level SPORT This function disables or sets DWC level for the selected riding mode. Enter the Setting Menu. Select "RIDING MODE" option by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU ENGINE button (4).
  • Page 139 When you open the function, the currently set DWC OFF and therefore the relevant setting menu is not level or status is shown on the left. Customization available. options are listed on the middle: levels from 1 to 8 and status OFF .
  • Page 140 SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT EXIT MEMORIZED SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT MEMORY EXIT Fig 69...

  • Page 141: Customizing The Riding Mode: Engine Adjustment

    Customizing the Riding Mode: engine adjustment SPORT This function customizes engine power associated with each riding mode. Enter the Setting Menu. Select "RIDING MODE" option by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU ENGINE button (4). You open the "RIDING MODE" menu. DEFAULT EXIT Select the desired riding mode (SPORT, TOURING or...
  • Page 142 When opening this function, the currently set engine power is shown on the left (e.g.: ENGINE HIGH). Customization options are listed in the middle: HIGH. MED. LOW. Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the engine power values one by one: in particular, use button (1) to highlight the following item and button (2) to highlight the previous item.
  • Page 143 SPORT SPORT ENGINE HIGH ENGINE HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM MEMORY EXIT MEMORIZED EXIT SPORT SPORT ENGINE HIGH ENGINE HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT ENGINE HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEMORY EXIT Fig 71...

  • Page 144: Customizing The Riding Mode: Dqs Enabling/Disabling

    Customizing the riding mode: DQS enabling/disabling SPORT The ABS customization page is only available for the bikes equipped with the DQS. This function disables or enables the DQS for the selected riding mode. Enter the Setting MENU. Select "RIDING MODE" ENGINE option by pressing button (1) or (2).
  • Page 145 When opening this function, DQS currently set status is shown on the left (e.g.: DQS ON). Customization options are listed in the middle: status UP , status UP-DOWN and OFF . Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the statuses one by one: in particular, use button (1) to highlight the following item and button (2) to highlight the previous item.
  • Page 146 SPORT SPORT UP/DOWN UP/DOWN MEMORY EXIT MEMORIZED EXIT SPORT SPORT UP/DOWN UP/DOWN MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT UP/DOWN MEMORY EXIT Fig 73...

  • Page 147: Customizing The Riding Mode: Restoring Default Settings

    Customizing the Riding Mode: restoring default settings SPORT This function allows restoring the default values set by Ducati for the parameters relating to each riding mode. Enter the Setting Menu. Select "RIDING ENGINE MODE" option by pressing button (1) or (2). Once...
  • Page 148 To exit the menu and go back to Setting Menu main page, select EXIT and press button (4).

  • Page 149: Display Mode Setting

    Display mode setting The display mode can be customized by selecting one of the three available display modes: CORE, FULL and TRACK. Every mode is associated RIDING MODE SERVICE to a Riding Mode and in "Default" mode, when the DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO Riding Mode changes, also the display mode...
  • Page 150 When opening this function, the currently set display mode is shown on the left. The possible display INFO MODE layouts are shown in the middle: CORE, FULL, TRACK, DEFAULT. CORE CORE Select the desired display mode (CORE, FULL or TRACK), by pressing button (1) or (2). Once mode is FULL highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).

  • Page 151: Display Backlighting Setting

    Display backlighting setting This function allows the user to choose the background of the instrument panel. Enter the Setting Menu. Select "DISPLAY" option, by RIDING MODE SERVICE pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4). Select "BACKLIGHT"...
  • Page 152 When opening this function, currently set background BACKLIGHT status is shown on the left. The possible background settings are shown in the middle: DAY, NIGHT, AUTO Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the instrument panel backlighting options one by one: in particular, NIGHT use button (1) to highlight the following item and button (2) to highlight the previous item.
  • Page 153 To exit the menu and go back to previous page, select EXIT and press button (4).

  • Page 154: Pin Code

    The motorcycle owner must activate (store) the PIN code; if there is already a stored PIN, contact an Authorized Ducati Dealer to have the function "reset". To perform this procedure, the Authorized Ducati Dealer may ask you to demonstrate that you are the...
  • Page 155 Entering the PIN CODE To activate the PIN CODE function and enter your own PIN CODE you must open the Setting Menu. Select "PIN CODE" option, by pressing button (1) or RIDING MODE SERVICE (2). DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).
  • Page 156 When accessing the function, "INSERT PIN CODE" with four dashes "- - - -" below highlighted in green will PIN CODE be displayed. Entering the code: INSERT PIN CODE 1) Press button (4), only one digit is highlighted in green indicating "0"; MEMORY 2) Each time you press the button (2) the displayed number increases by one (+ 1) up to "9"...
  • Page 157 PIN CODE. The page for entering the very first PIN CODE is active and available again only INSERT PIN CODE in case the PIN CODE function is reset (but this is only possible at a DUCATI Authorized Service Center). MEMORIZED EXIT PIN CODE...

  • Page 158: Changing The Pin Code

    Changing the PIN CODE PIN CODE To change the existing PIN CODE and activate a new one, you must open the Setting Menu. MODIFY PIN CODE Select "PIN CODE" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM OLD CODE MENU button (4).
  • Page 159 When you press button (4) to confirm the fourth and last digit: if the PIN is not correct, the instrument panel PIN CODE displays WRONG for 3 seconds and then highlights the string of four dashes "- - - -" for the MODIFY PIN CODE OLD PIN to allow you to try again;...
  • Page 160 Entering the "new" code: PIN CODE 1) Press button (4), only one digit is highlighted in green indicating "0"; MODIFY PIN CODE 2) Each time you press the button (2) the displayed number increases by one (+ 1) up to "9" and then OLD CODE starts back from "0";...
  • Page 161 When you press button (4) to confirm the fourth and last digit, the instrument panel highlights MEMORY PIN CODE item. MODIFY PIN CODE To save the new setting, hold button (4) for 3 seconds while the MEMORY item is highlighted in orange. OLD CODE If settings have been saved, MEMORIZED will be MEMORY...

  • Page 162: Drl Light Mode Setting

    DRL light mode setting This function, active only if the DRL is available, allows the user to choose the DRL status: AUTO or MANUAL. RIDING MODE SERVICE Enter the Setting Menu. Select "DRL CONTROL" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO...
  • Page 163 When opening this function, the currently set DRL status is indicated on the left. Customization options are listed in the middle: AUTO and MANUAL. DRL CONTROL Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the available DRL status: in particular, use button (2) to highlight the following item and button (1) to highlight the previous MANUAL AUTO...

  • Page 164: Lap

    To open the LAP function menu, enter the Setting Menu. Select LAP option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press button (4). You open the LAP Menu. The menu allows you to: disable the LAP function using the OFF button; enable the LAP function using the ON button;...
  • Page 165 RIDING MODE SERVICE DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO LAP DATA PIN CODE DATE & CLOCK TIRE SETTING ERASE ALL EXIT EXIT DRL CONTROL BLUETOOTH LAP DATA LAP DATA ERASE ALL ERASE ALL EXIT EXIT LAP DATA LAP DATA ERASE ALL ERASE ALL EXIT EXIT Fig 90...
  • Page 166 Displaying the stored LAPs To exit the menu and go back to previous page, select EXIT and press button (4). To view the stored LAPs, you must enter the LAP menu. Note Select "LAP DATA" option, by pressing button (1) or The MAX stored speed is reached during lap (2).
  • Page 167 LAP DATA LAP DATA TIME: 1’23”55 TIME: 1’23”52 LAP 01 LAP 30 SPEEDmax: 267 km/h SPEEDmax: 270 km/h RPM max: 9800 RPM max: 9800 EXIT EXIT ERASE ALL ERASE ALL LAP DATA LAP DATA TIME: 1’23”53 TIME: -’--”-- LAP 02 SPEEDmax: 268 km/h LAP 01 SPEEDmax: --- km/h...
  • Page 168 Erasing stored LAPs To delete the stored LAPs, you must enter the LAP menu. LAP DATA LAPs can be erased from the LAP menu or from the LAP viewing page (LAP DATA). erase LAP Select "ERASE ALL" option, by pressing button (1) or (2).
  • Page 169 Deletion is one single command that erases all stored laps. LAP DATA After deletion, the Laps 01 to 30 are displayed with all parameters showing an indefinite value "–" (time = -’ - -’’ - - , rpm = - - - - - , speed = - - - ). TIME: -’--”-- LAP 01 SPEEDmax: --- km/h...

  • Page 170: Setting The Unit Of Measurement

    Setting the unit of measurement This function allows you to change the units of measurement of the displayed values, regardless of the Country configuration. RIDING MODE SERVICE To manually set the units of measurement, you must enter the Setting Menu. DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO...
  • Page 171 When you enter the function, the list of items for which unit of measurement can be set is shown on the left: UNIT SETTING SPEED; SPEED TEMPERATURE; fuel CONSUMPTION; TEMPERATURE reset to automatic settings (DEFAULT). CONSUMPTION To exit the menu and go back to previous page, select EXIT DEFAULT EXIT and press button (4).
  • Page 172 Setting the unit of measurement: Speed SPEED This function allows you to change the speed measurement units (and therefore those of distance km/h traveled). km/h You open the "UNITS SETTING" menu, as described in the previous pages. Select "SPEED" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). EXIT Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).
  • Page 173 Setting the unit of measurement: Temperature TEMPERATURE This function allows you to change the units of measurement of the temperature. You open the "UNITS SETTING" menu, as described in °C °C the previous pages. °F Select "TEMPERATURE" option, by pressing button (1) or (2).
  • Page 174 Engine coolant temperature and Ambient air temperature.
  • Page 175 Setting the unit of measurement: Fuel consumption CONSUMPTION This function allows you to change the units of L/100km measurement of the fuel consumption. You open the "UNITS SETTING" menu, as described in km/L km/L the previous pages. Select "CONSUMPTION" option, by pressing button mpg(UK) (1) or (2).
  • Page 176 Instantaneous fuel consumption and Average fuel consumption.
  • Page 177 Setting the unit of measurement: Reset to automatic settings This function allows you to restore the automatic settings for the units of measurement of all indications displayed on the instrument panel. You open the "UNITS SETTING" menu, as described in the previous pages.
  • Page 178 UNIT SETTING UNIT SETTING SPEED DEFAULT TEMPERATURE DEFAULT OK CONSUMPTION EXIT DEFAULT UNIT SETTING UNIT SETTING SPEED DEFAULT TEMPERATURE PLEASE WAIT... CONSUMPTION EXIT DEFAULT Fig 99...

  • Page 179: Date Setting

    Date setting This function allows user to set or change the date. Enter the Setting MENU. Select "DATE & CLOCK" option, by pressing button (1) RIDING MODE SERVICE or (2). DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).
  • Page 180 When entering the function, available settings are indicated on the left: YEAR, MONTH, DAY, while current date is indicated on the right (e.g.: DATE SETTING 2014/08/02). YEAR Setting the year 2015 / 06 / 23 MONTH Select "YEAR" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).
  • Page 181 Setting the month Select "MONTH" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). DATE SETTING Once option is highlighted, press button (4). The month value starts flashing. YEAR Press button (1) to decrease month value by 1: 12, 2015 / 06 / 23 11, ..
  • Page 182 Setting the day Select "DAY" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). DATE SETTING Once option is highlighted, press button (4). The day value starts flashing. YEAR Press button (1) to decrease day value by 1: 31, 30, ..2015 / 06 / 23 01, 31.
  • Page 183 Storing the date To store set/modified date, select MEMORY using buttons (1) and (2) and press button (4) for 2 seconds. DATE SETTING The instrument panel will display MEMORIZED for two seconds and then automatically highlight EXIT. YEAR 2015 / 06 / 23 MONTH EXIT MEMORY...
  • Page 184 If date is not correct, the instrument panel will display "WRONG DATE" flashing for three seconds and then will automatically highlight EXIT, while date is DATE SETTING indicated as "---- / -- / --" steady. It is still possible to set a new date.

  • Page 185: Clock Setting

    Clock setting This function allows user to set or change the date. Enter the Setting MENU. Select "DATE & CLOCK" option, by pressing button (1) RIDING MODE SERVICE or (2). DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).
  • Page 186 When entering the function, available settings are indicated on the left: HOUR, MINUTE, AM / PM, while current time is indicated on the right (e.g.: 10: 57 CLOCK SETTING a.m.). Setting the hours HOUR 10:57 Select "HOUR" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). MINUTE Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU AM/PM...
  • Page 187 Setting the minutes Select "MINUTE" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). CLOCK SETTING Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4). HOUR The minute value starts flashing. Press button (1) to decrease minute value by 1: 59, 10:57 MINUTE 58, ..
  • Page 188 Setting AM/PM Select "AM/PM" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). CLOCK SETTING Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4). HOUR The indication starts flashing. 10:57 Select AM or PM, by pressing button (1) or (2), MINUTE respectively. AM/PM Once you reach the value to be set, press CONFIRM EXIT...

  • Page 189: Bluetooth Device Setting

    Bluetooth device setting This function allows pairing and/or deleting any paired Bluetooth devices. To do this, you must enter the Setting Menu. RIDING MODE SERVICE Select "BLUETOOTH" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is highlighted, press button (4). DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO...
  • Page 190 (Smartphones and Earphones). passenger helmet (for further details please refer to the manual of the earphones coming with the Ducati kit part no. 981029498).
  • Page 191 If two or more Bluetooth devices have the same name, the list of devices detected will include two or The Ducati kit no. 981029498 can be purchased more labels with the same name. separately at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service If one of the devices detected has no name, it is not Center.
  • Page 192 PAIRING PAIRING ASSOCIATED DEVICES ASSOCIATED DEVICES Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL AGV_CityLight AGV_CityLight PAIRING LOST IPhone_5S_Mark DEL IPhone_5S_Mark DEL PLEASE EXIT ARAI_Signet-Q DEL ARAI_Signet-Q DEL ARAI_Signet-R DEL ARAI_Signet-R DEL EXIT EXIT PAIRING PAIRING Garmin_NUVI_42 CONNECT ASSOCIATED DEVICES ASSOCIATED DEVICES Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL Tomtom_BT_22 CONNECT Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL...
  • Page 193 It is possible to pair up to: PAIRING 2 smartphones; Garmin_NUVI_42 WAIT... ASSOCIATED DEVICES 1 navigator; Tomtom_BT_22 CONNECT Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL 1 rider helmet; Galaxy_S5_Mike CONNECT AGV_CityLight 1 passenger helmet. Nexus_5_Nik CONNECT IPhone_5S_Mark DEL ARAI_Signet-Q DEL Galaxy_S6_Susy CONNECT If at least 5 devices have already been paired and the ARAI_Signet-R DEL EXIT user attempts to run the Pairing, the following...
  • Page 194 When the device to be paired has been selected, the label in correspondence of that device replaces the word "CONNECTED" with "WAIT" and the type of device to be paired has to be selected. The display shows four icons that represent the available types. Types of devices can be: Smartphone;...
  • Page 195 PAIRING PAIRING Garmin_NUVI_42 WAIT... Garmin_NUVI_42 SELECT ASSOCIATED DEVICES ASSOCIATED DEVICES Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL Tomtom_BT_22 CONNECT Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL AGV_CityLight Galaxy_S5_Mike CONNECT AGV_CityLight Nexus_5_Nik CONNECT IPhone_5S_Mark DEL IPhone_5S_Mark DEL Galaxy_S6_Susy CONNECT ARAI_Signet-Q DEL ARAI_Signet-Q DEL ARAI_Signet-R DEL ARAI_Signet-R DEL EXIT EXIT PAIRING PAIRING Garmin_NUVI_42 SELECT Garmin_NUVI_42...
  • Page 196 Smartphone Note If user does not complete the pairing procedure To pair a Smartphone, the pairing procedure with the on the Navigator within 90 seconds, pairing screen on Bluetooth control unit requires user to enter a code instrument panel will go out, and display will go back (0000), which is only necessary the first time the to Bluetooth Setting Menu main screen.
  • Page 197 Ducati does not ensure a correct connection to the Ducati Multimedia System of Bluetooth navigators that are not provided in the following kits: Kit of Ducati Zumo satellite navigator 390 part no. 96680461A – 96680511A Kit of Ducati Zumo satellite navigator 350 part no.
  • Page 198 PAIRING PAIRING Garmin_NUVI_42 SELECT ASSOCIATED DEVICES ASSOCIATED DEVICES Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL AGV_CityLight AGV_CityLight INSERT PIN ON IPhone_5S_Mark DEL IPhone_5S_Mark DEL SMARTPHONE: 0000 ARAI_Signet-Q DEL ARAI_Signet-Q DEL ARAI_Signet-R DEL ARAI_Signet-R DEL EXIT EXIT PAIRING PAIRING Garmin_NUVI_42 SELECT ASSOCIATED DEVICES ASSOCIATED DEVICES Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL Garmin_NUVI_42 DEL AGV_CityLight...
  • Page 199 Deleting associated devices From the Bluetooth setting menu you can access the list of the paired devices on the left. From the list of paired devices, user can select the device to be deleted by pressing button (1) or button (2).
  • Page 200 PAIRING PAIRING ASSOCIATED DEVICES ASSOCIATED DEVICES Garmin_NUVI_42 Garmin_NUVI_42 AGV_CityLight AGV_CityLight IPhone_5S_Mark IPhone_5S_Mark ARAI_Signet-Q ARAI_Signet-Q ARAI_Signet-R ARAI_Signet-R EXIT EXIT PAIRING PAIRING ASSOCIATED DEVICES ASSOCIATED DEVICES Garmin_NUVI_42 Garmin_NUVI_42 AGV_CityLight AGV_CityLight IPhone_5S_Mark IPhone_5S_Mark ARAI_Signet-Q ARAI_Signet-Q ARAI_Signet-R EXIT EXIT Fig 118...

  • Page 201: Service Information

    Service information This Function allows viewing information about the remaining time or mileage until the next Oil Service, Desmo Service and Annual Service. RIDING MODE SERVICE To view them, enter the Setting Menu, use button (1) DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO or (2) to select SERVICE and press button (4).

  • Page 202: Information (Info)

    Information (INFO) This function allows displaying several useful details. To view the "INFO", enter the Setting Menu, use button (1) or (2) to select "INFO" and press button (4). RIDING MODE SERVICE Available information: DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO BATTERY (battery voltage); PIN CODE DATE &...

  • Page 203: Tire Setting

    Tire Setting If owners install different tires than original equipment ones and yet belonging to the classes specified by Ducati, this function allows them to RIDING MODE SERVICE recalibrate the system. It also allows system correct recalibration of all controls (such as DTC, DWC) in...
  • Page 204 Press buttons (1) and (2) to select START or DEFAULT: the latter can be selected only if the motorcycle is currently not set to the factory default configuration. TIRE SETTING To exit the menu and go back to previous page, select EXIT and press button (4).
  • Page 205 Teach-in procedure TIRE SETTING When entering the function, the vehicle speed and gear engaged are indicated on the right, while the START instructions on the required speed range and gear to DEFAULT be engaged to correctly carry out the procedure are EXIT displayed at the center.
  • Page 206 If it is not possible to start the procedure when the START is confirmed, after a few seconds the instrument panel will automatically highlight the FAILED option EXIT. If an error or malfunction occurs during the calibration procedure, FAILED message in red will come on at KEEP SPEED the top of the display, and after a few seconds it will 38 - 42...
  • Page 207 Restoring default settings TIRE SETTING Open the TIRE SETTING Menu. Then use buttons (1) and (2) to select DEFAULT and keep button (4) pressed for 3 seconds. START For a few seconds the message PLEASE WAIT... will DEFAULT be on the display. If the procedure for restoring the default settings is EXIT successful, DEFAULT OK will be displayed for 2...
  • Page 208 While, if the procedure for restoring the default TIRE SETTING settings is not successful, ABORTED will be displayed for 2 seconds and then the instrument START panel will automatically display the main screen of the DEFAULT TIRE SETTING menu with highlighted EXIT item. EXIT TIRE SETTING DEFAULT...

  • Page 209: Display Backlighting Color

    Display backlighting color Display background color can be set automatically according to exterior lighting conditions. When the BACKLIGHT – AUTO function is active, if the sensor RPM x 1000 detects "poor lighting" (night) the instrument panel switches to black background (NIGHT mode); vice- SPORT versa if a strong light is detected (day) the instrument km/h...

  • Page 210: Light Control

    Light control Low/high beam (version without DRL) At Key-On, the high beam and low beam lights are OFF: only the parking lights are turned on. Once the engine is started, the low beam is automatically turned on; it is possible to switch from low beam to high beam and vice-versa by pressing button (7) in positions (B) and (A).
  • Page 211 Low/high beam (version with DRL) At Key-On, the high beam and low beam lights are OFF: only the parking lights and the DRL light are turned on. After starting the engine the high beam is automatically turned on if the AUTO mode is set and the instrument panel detects poor ambient light (NIGHT): if, on the other hand, the instrument panel detects good light conditions (DAY), the DRL light...
  • Page 212 High/low beam switching off during vehicle start (version without DRL light) To preserve the motorcycle battery, if the high/low beams are ON during engine starting, the headlight is automatically switched off and then on again when the engine is started. High/low beam switching off during vehicle start (version with DRL light) To preserve the motorcycle battery, if the high/low...
  • Page 213 DRL (Daytime Running Light) — only for version with DRL lights Upon each Key-On, the DRL lights are turned on. It is possible to switch off the DRL lights by means of button (5) on the left-hand switch. By pressing button (5) again, the DRL lights are switched on again.
  • Page 214 Using the DRL light in AUTO (automatic) mode in case of poor light conditions, especially in case of fog or clouds, could impair safety: in this case DUCATI recommends to manually activate the low beam. DRL light in MANUAL mode If the DRL light is in this mode, it does not change status when starting the engine.
  • Page 215 Turn indicators Turn indicators are automatically reset by the instrument panel. After activating one of the two turn indicators, user can reset it using the button (4) on the left switch. If the turn indicator is not reset manually, the instrument panel will automatically switch it off after the motorcycle has traveled 0.3 miles (500 m) from when the turn indicator was activated.
  • Page 216 Hazard function TRACK The "Hazard" function activates all four turn indicators at the same time to warn about an emergency situation. Push button (6) to activate the "Hazard" function. It can only be activated when vehicle is on (i.e. when key is turned to "ON", engine condition is DQS OFF irrelevant).
  • Page 217 Note If there is a sudden interruption in the battery while the function is active, the instrument panel will disable the function when the voltage is restored. Note The "Hazard" function has a higher priority on the operation of the single turn indicators, so as long as it is active it will not be possible to separately turn on the right or left turn indicators.

  • Page 218: Immobilizer System

    Immobilizer system For improved anti-theft protection, the motorcycle is equipped with an IMMOBILIZER, an electronic system that inhibits engine operation whenever the ignition switch is turned off. Housed in the handgrip of each ignition key is an electronic device that modulates an output signal. When the ignition is turned on this signal is generated by a special antenna incorporated in the switch and changes every time.

  • Page 219: Keys

    Keys The owner receives 2 keys with the vehicle. These keys contain the "immobilizer system code". The keys (B) are regular ignition keys and are used to: start up the engine; open the fuel tank filler plug; open the seat lock. Attention Keep the keys separate and use only one of the keys to start the motorcycle.

  • Page 220: Operation

    When the ignition key is turned to OFF , the immobilizer inhibits engine operation. If the other key does not work out either, contact the Ducati Service network. Attention Strong impacts could damage the electronic components inside the key. During the procedure always use the same key.

  • Page 221: Duplicate Keys

    Duplicate keys If you need any duplicate keys, contact the Ducati Service network with all the keys you have left. The Ducati Service Center will program all the new keys as well as any keys you already have. You may be asked to provide proof that you are the legitimate owner of the motorcycle.

  • Page 222: Restoring Motorcycle Operation Via The Pin Code

    Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN CODE In case of key acknowledgment system or key malfunction, the instrument panel allows the user to enter his/her own PIN code to temporarily restore vehicle operation. If the PIN CODE function is not active, the instrument panel does not activate the page for entering the code, but shows the Standard Screen instead, triggers the E-Lock error to inform the user that there...
  • Page 223 Entering the code: 1) Press button (4), one digit is highlighted indicating "0"; 2) each time you press the button (2) the displayed INSERT PIN CODE number increases by one (+ 1) up to "9" and then starts back from "0"; MEMORY 3) each time you press the button A (1) the displayed number decreases by one (- 1) up to "1"...
  • Page 224 When you press button (4) to confirm the fourth and last digit: if the PIN is not correct, the instrument panel INSERT PIN CODE displays WRONG for 3 seconds and then highlights the string of four dashes "- - - -" to allow 2 4 8 7 you to try again.
  • Page 225 Important If this procedure is necessary in order to start the vehicle, contact an Authorized Ducati Service Center as soon as possible to fix the problem.

  • Page 226: Controls

    Controls Position of motorcycle controls Attention This section shows the position and function of the controls used to ride the motorcycle. Be sure to read this information carefully before you use the controls. 1) Instrument panel. 2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock. 3) LH switch.

  • Page 227: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and steering lock It is located in front of the fuel tank and has four 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 and steering lock. Note To move the key to the last two positions, press it down before turning it.

  • Page 228: Left-Hand Switch

    Left-hand switch 1) (FLASH) button, "Start-Stop lap" function. 2) 2-position light switch: - high beam ( - low beam ( 3) Menu navigation buttons: - menu (UP) - menu (DOWN); 4) Menu button (ENTER) / 3-position turn indicator switch ( - center position = OFF - position = left turn...

  • Page 229: Clutch Lever

    Clutch lever Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar. The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease lever distance.

  • Page 230: Right-Hand Switch

    Right-hand switch 1) Red ON/OFF switch. 2) DRL button. 3) Hazard button. The switch (1) has three positions: position up: KILL ENGINE; central position: ENGINE ENABLING; pushed down: ENGINE START. Fig 145 Fig 146...

  • Page 231: Throttle Twistgrip

    Throttle twistgrip The twistgrip (1) on the right handlebar opens the throttles. When released, it will spring back to the initial position (idling speed). Fig 147...

  • Page 232: Front Brake Lever

    Front brake lever Pull in the lever (1) towards the twistgrip to operate the front brake. The system is hydraulically operated and you just need to pull the lever gently. The control lever features a dial adjuster (2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar adjustment.

  • Page 233: Rear Brake Pedal

    Rear brake pedal Push down the pedal (1) to operate the rear brake. The system is hydraulically operated. Fig 149...

  • Page 234: Gear Change Pedal

    Gear change pedal The gear change pedal can move in the following two directions and, when released, it automatically returns to rest position N in the center: down = press down the pedal to engage the 1 gear and to shift down. The N light will go out. up = lift the pedal to engage 2 gear and then and 6...

  • Page 235: Adjusting The Gear Change Pedal And The Rear Brake

    Adjusting the gear change pedal and the rear brake Gear change pedal The position of the gear shift and rear brake levers in relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the requirements of the rider. To adjust the position of the gear shift lever, proceed as follows: hold the linkage (1) and slacken the lock nuts (2) and (3).
  • Page 236 Rear brake pedal To adjust the position of the rear brake pedal, loosen lock nut (4), turn pedal stroke adjuster screw (5) until obtaining the required position. Tighten the counter nut (4). Operate the pedal by hand to check that there is 0.06-0.08 in (1.5-2 mm) of free play before the brake bites.

  • Page 237: Main Components And Devices

    Main components and devices Position on the vehicle 1) Fuel tank plug. 2) Seat lock. 3) Helmet cable fastening pin. 4) Side stand. 5) Rear-view mirrors. 6) Front fork adjusters. 7) Rear shock absorber adjusters. 8) Catalytic converter. 9) Exhaust silencer. Fig 154...

  • Page 238: Fuel Tank Plug

    Fuel tank plug OPENING Lift flap (1) and insert the key in the lock. Turn the key clockwise 1/4 turn to unlock. CLOSING Close the plug with key inserted and press to fit in place. Turn the key counter clockwise to the original position and remove it.

  • Page 239: Seat Lock

    Seat lock OPENING Insert the key in lock (1), turn clockwise while pressing down at the latch to help release the pin. Remove the seat (2) pulling it backwards until sliding it out of the front retainers. CLOSING Make sure that all elements are correctly positioned and fastened to the compartment under the seat (2).

  • Page 240: Seat Height Adjustment

    Seat height adjustment The motorcycle is sold with raised seat. Seat height can be lowered. To lower the seat (1), remove it together with the relevant cover. Loosen the four screws (2) and remove the two covers (3) under the seat. Fig 159 Fig 160...
  • Page 241 Remove the four blocks (4) located under the seat (1). Position hook (5) with elastic band in the bottom retainer. Fig 161 Fig 162...
  • Page 242 Fit the seat with its cover on the motorcycle. Now the seat is in a lowered position. To raise the seat (1), remove it together with the relevant cover. Fit the four blocks (4) in their housing under seat (1). Fig 163 Fig 164...
  • Page 243 Make sure clips (6) are in place. Position the two covers (3) under the seat, by correctly inserting the tabs (L) on cover (3) into the slots on underseat cover. Tighten the four retaining screws (2). Fig 165 Fig 166...
  • Page 244 Position hook (5) with elastic band in the top retainer. Refit the seat with its cover on the motorcycle. Fig 167 Fig 168...

  • Page 245: Helmet Cable

    Helmet cable The helmet cable (1) is inside the tool box, refer to "Tool kit and accessories" page 271. Route cable through helmet and engage cable end into pin (2). Leave the helmet hanging and refit the seat to hold it in place.

  • Page 246: Side Stand

    Side stand Attention Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the supporting surface is hard and flat. Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melt by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle may fall over. When parking downhill, always position the motorcycle with the rear wheel facing downhill.

  • Page 247: Bluetooth Control Unit

    Ducati earphone kit no. 981029498 also allows sharing the music being played directly from rider helmet to passenger helmet (for further details please refer to the manual of the earphones coming with the Ducati kit part no. 981029498).
  • Page 248 Ducati does not ensure a correct connection to the Ducati Multimedia System of Bluetooth navigators that are not provided in the following kits: Kit of Ducati Zumo satellite navigator 390 part no. 96680461A – 96680511A Kit of Ducati Zumo satellite navigator 350 part no.

  • Page 249: Usb Connection

    USB connection The motorcycle is provided with a 5 V USB connection. It is possible to connect electric loads up to 1 A to the USB connection. USB connection (1) is located under the passenger seat and is protected by a flap: lift flap to use connection.

  • Page 250: Front Fork Adjusters

    Front fork adjusters MONSTER 1200 The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound, compression and spring preload adjustment. Spring preload can be adjusted on both fork legs, while rebound and compression damping can be adjusted only on the RH fork leg. Use the external screw adjusters: 1) to adjust the rebound damping;...
  • Page 251 By turning counter clockwise starting from this position, count the clicks that will correspond to positions "1", "2" etc.. STANDARD factory setting is as follows: compression: 11 clicks (from fully closed); rebound: 7 clicks (from fully closed); spring preload: 5 turns (from fully unloaded). Attention Regulate the spring preload adjuster on both legs to the same positions.
  • Page 252 Front fork adjusters MONSTER 1200 S The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound, compression and spring preload adjustment. Spring preload can be adjusted on both fork legs, while compression damping can be adjusted only on the LH fork leg and rebound damping only on the RH fork leg.
  • Page 253 obtain fully uncompressed position. From this position, adjust the spring preload by turning the adjuster clockwise. Every turn corresponds to 0.04 in (1 mm) of spring preload. Attention Regulate the adjusters on both legs to the same positions.

  • Page 254: Rear Shock Absorber Adjusters

    Rear shock absorber adjusters MONSTER 1200 The rear shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle. The adjuster (1) located on the LH side, at the top connection holding the shock absorber to the engine, adjusts the rebound damping.
  • Page 255 Rear shock absorber adjusters MONSTER 1200 S The rear shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle. The knob (1) located on the expansion reservoir adjusts the compression damping. The knob (3) located on the top connection holding the shock absorber to the engine adjusts the rebound damping.
  • Page 256 Attention To turn the preload adjuster ring nut use a pin wrench. Pay attention to avoid hand injuries by hitting motorcycle parts in case the wrench tooth suddenly slips on the ring nut groove while moving it. Attention The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by someone who is unskilled.
  • Page 257 CHOOSING THE SUSPENSION SETTING The values in the table are indicative. They have been calculated considering a dressed rider weighing 80–90 kg and a dressed passenger weighing 70–80 kg. Monster 1200 - Front fork Parameter Range Standard Sport Comfort Rider + passen- 0 ÷...
  • Page 258 Monster 1200 S - Front fork Parameter Range Standard Sport Comfort Rider + passen- 0 ÷ 25 clicks 12 clicks 4 clicks 22 clicks 10 clicks Compression Rebound 0 ÷ 25 clicks 10 clicks 4 clicks 10 clicks 6 clicks Spring preload 0 ÷...

  • Page 259: Riding The Motorcycle

    Riding the motorcycle friction material on the brake pads to bed in against the brake disks. So that the mechanical parts of the motorcycle can adapt to each another, and especially so the life of the basic engine parts is not affected, avoid harsh Running-in recommendations accelerations and do not run the engine at a high rpm for an extended time, especially uphill.
  • Page 260 199999 TOT Km T AIR °C 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. Fig 178 Strict observance of Break-in recommendations will ensure longer engine life and reduce the likelihood of overhauls and tune-ups.

  • Page 261: Pre-Ride Checks

    Pre-ride checks CONTROLS Work the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check Attention for proper operation. Failure to carry out these checks before riding LIGHTS AND INDICATORS may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider Make sure lights, indicators and horn work and passenger.
  • Page 262 After Key-On, the ABS light (9, stays on when the vehicle speed exceeds 3.12 mph (5 km/h); the warning light switches off to indicate the correct operation of the ABS. Attention In case of malfunction, do not ride the motorcycle and contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 263 Check that the front (1) and rear (2) phonic wheels are clean. Attention Clogged reading slots would compromise system proper operation. It is advisable to disable ABS in case of very muddy road surfaces, as in these conditions the system might be subject to sudden failure.

  • Page 264: Engine Start

    Engine start Attention Before starting the engine, become familiar with the controls you will need to use when riding. Attention Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of consciousness or even death within a short time. Move the ignition key to position (1, Fig 181).
  • Page 265 Turn switch(2, Fig 182) to the (RUN) position. Let the motorcycle start without operating the throttle control. Note If the battery is flat, system automatically inhibits starter motor cranking operation. Important Do not rev up the engine when it is cold. Allow some time for oil to be heated and reach all points that need lubricating.

  • Page 266: Moving Off

    Moving off Attention 1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch Avoid harsh accelerations, as this may lead to lever. misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever 2) Push down the gear change lever firmly with the should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear tip of your foot to engage first gear.

  • Page 267: Braking

    Braking control unit keeps controlling the brake until the risk of a lockup disappears. Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first Normally, the rider will perceive ABS operation as a and then brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch harder feel or a pulsation of the brake lever and pedal.
  • Page 268 Attention When ABS is disabled, the vehicle restores the standard brake system features; using the two brake controls separately reduces the motorcycle braking efficiency. Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as you may lock the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle.

  • Page 269: Stopping The Motorcycle

    Stopping the motorcycle Reduce speed, shift down and release the throttle twistgrip. Shift down to engage first gear and then neutral. Stop the engine by pushing the switch (3) up. Turn the vehicle key off by moving the key in position (2).

  • Page 270: Refueling

    Refueling Max level Never overfill the tank when refueling. Fuel should never be touching the rim of filler recess. Attention Use fuel with the lowest octane rating 90 (RON +MON)/2 Attention The vehicle is compatible only with fuel having a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10).

  • Page 271: Parking

    Parking Park the stopped motorcycle on the side stand (page 245). To prevent theft, turn the handlebar fully left and turn the ignition key to position (3). If you park in a garage or other indoor area, make sure that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is not near a source of heat.

  • Page 272: Tool Kit And Accessories

    Tool kit and accessories The tool kit (1) is located in the compartment under the seat. Tool kit includes: fuse pliers; two helmet anti-theft system cables; flat-blade/Phillips screwdriver; screwdriver handgrip; box wrench, 0.55x0.63x5.71 in (14x16x145 mm); rod, 0.24x4.72 in (6x120 mm); Allen wrench, 0.12 in (3 mm);...

  • Page 273: Main Use And Maintenance Operations

    Main use and maintenance operations Checking coolant level and topping up, if necessary Check coolant level in the expansion tank on the right side of the steering tube. Steer completely to the left and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the Fig 189 expansion reservoir.

  • Page 274: Changing The Air Filter

    This operation must be performed with cold engine. Failure to observe the above recommendation may lead to coolant or hot vapor leakage with possible consequent severe burns. Changing the air filter Important Have the air filter maintenance performed at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 275: Checking Brake And Clutch Fluid Level

    Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table contained in the Warranty Booklet; please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. CLUTCH SYSTEM Fig 190 If the control lever has exceeding clearance and the...
  • Page 276 Attention Brake and clutch fluid can damage paintwork and plastic parts, so avoid contact. Hydraulic oil is corrosive; it may cause damage and lead to severe injuries. Never mix fluids of different qualities. Check seals for proper sealing.

  • Page 277: Checking Brake Pads For Wear

    Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to metal support contact with the brake disk and compromise braking efficiency, disk integrity and rider safety. Fig 191 Important Have the brake pads replaced at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Fig 192...

  • Page 278: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Attention Have the battery removed at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. To reach the battery, refer to "Removing the battery" page 282. Attention The battery gives off explosive gases; keep it away from any source of ignition such as sparks, Fig 193 flames and cigarettes.
  • Page 279 Important Make sure the charger is off when you connect the battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells. Always connect the red positive (+) terminal first. Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5÷10 hours. Install the battery on the vehicle as described under "Refitting the battery"...
  • Page 280 Connect the positive pole of the external device to the battery positive pole (3). Connect the negative pole of the external device to engine mounting screw (4), after removing both covers and canister on engine LH side. To remove the covers, refer to "Removing the battery" page 282.

  • Page 281: Charging And Maintenance Of The Battery During Winter Storage

    Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter storage Your motorcycle is equipped with a connector (1), located under the seat, to which you can connect a special battery charger (2) (Battery maintainer kit part no. 69924601A - various countries; Battery maintainer kit part no.
  • Page 282 Note When the motorcycle is left unused (approximately for more than 30 days) we recommend owners to use the Ducati battery charge maintainer (Battery maintainer kit part no. 69924601A - various countries; Battery maintainer kit part no. 69924601AX - for Japan, China and Australia only) since its electronics monitors the battery voltage and features a maximum charge current of 1.5 Ah.

  • Page 283: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery Important When battery must be removed, ALWAYS contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Loosen the screw (1) and remove the cover (2). Loosen screws (3) and (4), and remove cover (5), pay attention to the canister (6) since it is fitted on the same cover.
  • Page 284 Loosen the screw (8) and disconnect the ground cable (9). Attention Insulate the ground cable end you just removed to prevent it from touching the motorcycle. Fig 202...
  • Page 285 Loosen the screws (10) securing battery mount cover (11). Remove battery cover (11). Fig 203 Fig 204...
  • Page 286 Loosen the special screw (12) retaining battery positive cable terminals (13) and ABS positive terminal (14) to battery positive pole. Fit a service pin (P) in the hole on electric components support (Q) to change the battery. Fig 205 Fig 206...
  • Page 287 Loosen the screws (15) securing battery mount cover (16) to electric components support. Fig 207...
  • Page 288 Turn battery mount cover (16) down and remove service pin (P) while supporting the battery (17) with your hand. Slowly slide down battery (17), pay attention to the negative pole which is still connected to the wiring. Fig 208 Fig 209...
  • Page 289 Loosen screw (18) securing negative cable (19) to battery negative pole and remove the battery. Fig 210...

  • Page 290: Refitting The Battery

    Refitting the battery Important When battery must be installed, ALWAYS contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Fit the battery negative cable (19) on battery negative pole and fasten it by tightening screw (18) to 10 Nm ± 10%.
  • Page 291 Once battery (17) is in place, fit service pin (P) in the hole on electric components support (Q) to support the battery. Raise the battery mount cover (16) until it gets against the battery. Fig 213 Fig 214...
  • Page 292 Slide out pin (P) and fasten battery mount cover (16) using screws (15); tighten them to 5 Nm ± 10%. Fit the positive cable (13) and ABS positive cable (14) on battery positive pole and fasten it by tightening screw (12) to 10 Nm ± 10%. Fig 215 Fig 216...
  • Page 293 Fit the battery cover (11) on electric components support. Start screws (10) and tighten them to a torque of 4 Nm ± 10%. Fig 217 Fig 218...
  • Page 294 Fit the ground cable (9) on motorcycle and fasten it by tightening screw (8) to 10 Nm ± 10%. Refit the canister (6) to cover (5) and fasten using rubber band (7). Fig 219 Fig 220...
  • Page 295 Fasten the cover (5) by tightening the screws (3) to a torque of 5 Nm ±10% and the screw (4) to a torque of 4 Nm ±10%. Install cover (2) and tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 3 Nm ± 10%. Fig 221...

  • Page 296: Checking Drive Chain Tension

    Checking drive chain tension Important Have chain tension adjusted by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Turn the rear wheel until you find the position where chain is tightest. Set the vehicle on the side stand. With just a finger, push down the chain at the point of measurement and release.
  • Page 297 Attention Correct tightening of swinging arm screw (1) is critical to rider and passenger safety. Important Improper chain tension will lead to rapid wear of transmission parts. Fig 223...

  • Page 298: Lubricating The Drive Chain

    Lubricating the drive chain The chain fitted on your motorcycle has O-rings that keep dirt out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts. The seals might be irreparably damaged if the chain is cleaned using any solvent other than those specific for O-ring chains or washed using steam or water cleaners.

  • Page 299: Changing Bulbs

    "Electrical System" on page 326. Important Have the bulbs replaced at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Monster 1200 Monster 1200 S (USA version only)

  • Page 300: Aligning The Headlight

    Aligning the headlight To check the headlight aim, place the motorcycle upright with the tires inflated to the correct pressure and one person sitting astride the motorcycle. The motorcycle should be perfectly vertical, with its longitudinal axis at right angles to a wall or screen at a distance of 32.8 feet (10 meters).
  • Page 301 To vertically align the headlight beam, turn the screw (1). Attention The headlight might fog up if the vehicle is used under the rain or after washing. Switch headlight on for a short time to dry up any condensate. Fig 226...

  • Page 302: Tires

    Tires TIRE REPAIR OR CHANGE In the event of a tiny puncture, tubeless tires will take Front tire pressure: a long time to deflate, as they tend to keep air inside. 2.3 bar (rider only) - 2.3 bar (rider and passenger). If you find the pressure low in one tire, check the tire Rear tire pressure: for punctures.
  • Page 303 Note Have the tires replaced at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Correct removal and installation of the wheels is essential. Some parts of the ABS (such as sensors and phonic wheels) are mounted to the wheels and require specific...
  • Page 304 MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH Measure tread depth (S) at the point where tread is most worn down: It should not be less than 0.08 in (2 mm), and in any case not less than the legal limit. Important Visually inspect the tires at regular intervals for cracks and cuts, especially on sidewalls, bulges or large spots which are indicative of internal damage.

  • Page 305: Check Engine Oil Level

    Oil level should be between the marks on the sight glass. If the level is low, top up with engine oil. Ducati recommends you use Shell Advance 4T Ultra 15W-50 oil. As an alternative it is possible to use a...
  • Page 306 Recommendations concerning oil It is recommended to use oil complying with the following specifications: viscosity grade SAE 15W-50; standard API: SM; standard JASO: MA2. SAE 15W-50 is an alphanumerical code identifying oil class based on viscosity: two figures with a W ("winter") in-between;...

  • Page 307: Cleaning And Replacing The Spark Plugs

    Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs Spark plugs are essential to smooth engine running and should be checked at regular intervals. Have the spark plug replaced at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Fig 229...

  • Page 308: Cleaning The Motorcycle

    Cleaning the motorcycle Important To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, Do not wash your motorcycle right after use. wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals When the motorcycle is still hot, water drops will according to the road conditions you ride in. Use evaporate faster and spot hot surfaces.
  • Page 309 Attention The headlight might fog up due to washing, rain or moisture. Switch headlight on for a short time to dry up any condensate. Carefully clean the phonic wheels of the ABS to ensure system efficiency. Do not use aggressive products in order to avoid damaging the phonic wheels and sensors.

  • Page 310: Storing The Motorcycle

    Periodically carry out the required checks and replace clean the motorcycle; parts as necessary using Ducati original spare parts to empty the fuel tank; be in compliance with regulations in the given pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders country.

  • Page 311: Scheduled Maintenance Chart

    Attention Please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center for customized service advice on the sport use. List of operations and type of interven- Km.
  • Page 312 List of operations and type of interven- Km. x1000 Time tion (months) mi. x1000 0.6 [set mileage (km/mi) or time interval *] Change timing belts Change spark plugs Clean air filter Change air filter Check brake and clutch fluid level Change brake and clutch fluid Check brake disk and pad wear.
  • Page 313 List of operations and type of interven- Km. x1000 Time tion (months) mi. x1000 0.6 [set mileage (km/mi) or time interval *] Check final drive (chain, front and rear sprocket) and slid- ing shoe wear Check final drive chain tension and lubrication Check steering bearings and lubricate, if necessary Change front fork fluid Visually check the front fork and rear shock absorber seals...
  • Page 314 List of operations and type of interven- Km. x1000 Time tion (months) mi. x1000 0.6 [set mileage (km/mi) or time interval *] Check the operation of all electric safety devices (side stand sensor, front and rear brake switches, engine kill switch, gear/neutral sensor) Check lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls Reset the Service indication through the DDS...

  • Page 315: Scheduled Maintenance Chart: Operations To Be

    Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be carried out by the customer Important Using the motorcycle under extreme conditions, such as very damp and muddy roads or dusty and dry environment, could cause above-average wear of components like the drive system, the brakes or the air filter. If the air filter is dirty, the engine could get damaged.

  • Page 316: Specifications

    Specifications Weights Overall weight (in running order with 90% of fuel - 93/93/EC): 465 lb – 211 kg (Monster 1200); 470 lb – 213 kg (Monster 1200 S). Overall weight (without fluids and battery): 408 lb – 185 kg (Monster 1200); 412 lb –...

  • Page 317: Overall Dimensions

    Overall dimensions 33.5 in 5.7 in 58.5 in 83.2 in Fig 230...

  • Page 318: Top-Ups

    90 (RON+MON)/2. lons (2.5 cu.dm - liters). (16.5 cu.dm - liters). Oil sump and filter Ducati recommends you use Shell Ad- 1.03 gallons (3.9 cu. dm - vance 4T Ultra 15W-50 oil. As an alternative liters). it is possible to use a motorcycle engine oil...
  • Page 319 Important Do not use any additives in fuel or lubricants. Using them could result in severe damage of the engine and motorcycle components. Attention The vehicle is compatible only with fuel having a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10). Using fuel with ethanol content over 10% is prohibited. Using it could result in severe damage of the engine and motorcycle components.

  • Page 320: Engine

    Engine Important Testastretta 11°, twin cylinder, "L" type, Desmodromic Do not exceed the specified rpm limits in any timing system, 4 valve per cylinder, liquid cooling. running conditions. Bore: 4.17 in (106 mm) Stroke: 2.67 in (67 .9 mm) Total displacement, cu. cm: 1198.4 Compression ratio: 13±0.5:1 Max.

  • Page 321: Timing System

    Timing system DESMODROMIC system with four valves per cylinder controlled by eight rocker arms (four opening and four closing ones) and two overhead camshafts. This system is driven by the crankshaft through spur gears, pulleys and toothed belts. Desmodromic timing system 1) opening (or upper) rocker;...

  • Page 322: Performance

    Injectors per cylinder: 1 Firing points per injector: 10 Failure to follow these instructions will release Fuel with a minimum octane rating of 90 (RON Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. from any liability for any +MON)/2. engine damage or shortened engine life. Attention...

  • Page 323: Brakes

    Brakes Braking surface: 16.14 cu. in (264.5 sq. cm) (Monster 1200). Separate-action anti-lock brake system operated by hall-type sensors mounted to each wheel with phonic Rear wheel detection: ABS can be disabled. Type: with fixed drilled steel disk. Disk diameter: 9.65 in (245 mm). Front Disk thickness: 0.2 in (5 mm) Type: with drilled steel disk.

  • Page 324: Transmission

    If the rear sprocket needs replacing, contact a Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio: 33/61. Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. 6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears, and gear If improperly replaced, this component could change pedal on left side of motorcycle.

  • Page 325: Frame

    Frame Size: 190/55-ZR17 Tubular ALS 420 steel trellis frame. Suspensions Tubular ALS 420 steel trellis rear sub-frame. Monster 1200 Steering angle (per side): 30°. Steering head angle: 23.3°. FRONT Trail: KAYABA hydraulic upside-down fork with spring 3.40 in (86.5 mm) Offset 1.42 in (36 mm) preload, compression and rebound adjustment: Lean angle: Stanchion diameter (legs) 43 mm (1.69 in).

  • Page 326: Exhaust System

    Primer, Acriflex White code L0040652 (Lechler). Primer, Acriflex Red code 473.101 (PPG). Varnish, Acriplast Red Stoner SF code LMC06017 (Lechler). Frame, Ducati Red code 81784 (Inver SPA). Rear subframe, Matt Black powder enamel code CN201V (Akzo Nobel). Rims, Glossy Black code VPCH03250 (Peter Lacke).

  • Page 327: Electric System

    Electric system eight LEDs 13.5V - 0.45W (Monster 1200 S). Tail light: stop light Basic electric items are: twelve LEDs 13.5V - 2.8W. HEADLIGHT: Number plate light: low beam: three LEDs 13.5V - 0.7W. H7 (12 V - 55 W). high beam: Note H1 (12 V - 55 W).
  • Page 328 Fuses There are eleven fuses that protect the electric components located inside the fuse boxes. There are three spare fuses in every box. Above the solenoid starter there are two 30 A fuses, whereas on its sides there are two ABS fuses: a 25 A and a 30 A one. The fuse boxes are located on the RH central side, under the RH side cover.
  • Page 329 Fuse box (A) key Fuse box (B) key El. item Rat. Spare 10 A Optional Key Spare 20 A Alarm Spare 15 A Stop Diagnostics Spare 7 .5 A Spare 25 A Spare 30 A Fuse box (B) key El. item Rat.
  • Page 330 The two main fuses (C) and (L) are located on solenoid starter (D). Remove the fuse cap (E) on both fuses to reach them. A blown fuse is identified by the interrupted center link (F). Near the solenoid starter there are two fuses: a 25 A (G) fuse and a 30 A (H) one.
  • Page 331 Injection /electric system diagram key Timing/rpm sensor MAP sensor Ignition system (ignition switch) Purge valve LH fan Engine temperature RH fan Ambient temperature sensor (TIA) Generator Horizontal exhaust lambda sensor Regulator Vertical exhaust lambda sensor Solenoid starter Accelerator position sensor (APS) Battery Horizontal injector Wiring ground...
  • Page 332 Front right turn indicator O Orange Headlight P Pink Right-hand switch Starter relay Note The electric system wiring diagram is at the end ABS fuses of this manual. Immobilizer Supplementary socket (optional) Starter motor Bluetooth (optional) Fuel level Oil pressure sensor Wire color coding B Blue W White...

  • Page 333: Routine Maintenance Record

    Routine maintenance record Routine maintenance record NAME MILEAGE DATE DUCATI SERVICE 1000 15000 30000 18000 45000 27000 60000 36000...
  • Page 336 29 28 Monster 1200 / Monster 1200 S...

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