Ducati MONSTER 1200 Owner's Manual
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  • Page 2 Owner’s manual ENGLISH...
  • Page 3 If the motorcycle is resold, the manual must always be handed over to the new owner. This manual must be preserved with care. If it is lost or becomes damaged, contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre without delay to obtain a new copy of the manual.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Acronyms and abbreviations used in the Manual Technological Dictionary Function buttons Parameter setting and displaying Main functions Engine rpm indication (RPM) Motorcycle speed Gear Introduction Riding Mode (RIDING MODE) Safety guidelines Warning symbols used in the manual Intended use Rider's obligations Rider's training...
  • Page 5 Clock Display mode setting Auxiliary functions Display backlighting setting Infotainment PIN CODE Service indication (SERVICE) Changing the PIN CODE OIL SERVICE zero warning DRL light mode setting OIL SERVICE or ANNUAL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE countdown indication Setting the units of measurement OIL SERVICE or ANNUAL SERVICE or DESMO Date setting SERVICE indication...
  • Page 6 Left-hand switch Riding the motorcycle Clutch lever Running-in recommendations Right-hand switch Pre-ride checks Throttle twistgrip Engine start Front brake lever Moving off Rear brake pedal Braking Gear change pedal Stopping the motorcycle Adjusting the position of the gearchange pedal and Refuelling rear brake pedal Parking...
  • Page 7 Lubricating the drive chain Fuel system Changing bulbs Brakes Aligning the headlight Transmission Tyres Frame Check engine oil level Wheels Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs Tyres Cleaning the motorcycle Suspension Storing the motorcycle Exhaust system Important notes Available colours Electric system Scheduled maintenance chart Routine maintenance record...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    310. Our highly skilled staff have access to special implements and appropriate equipment required to perform any servicing job at best, and use Ducati Safety guidelines original spare parts only as the best guarantee for full We would like to welcome you among Ducati interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
  • Page 9: Warning Symbols Used In The Manual

    Warning symbols used in the manual Several kinds of warnings are used as an alert of the possible hazards for you or other persons such as: Safety labels on the motorcycle; Safety messages preceded by a warning symbol and either WARNING or IMPORTANT. Warning Failure to comply with these instructions may put you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even...
  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Intended use Important This motorcycle must be ridden on asphalt or on flat Using the motorcycle under extreme and even surfaces, only. conditions, such as very damp and muddy roads or This motorcycle may not be used for riding on dirt dusty and dry environment, could cause above- trails or for off-road riding.
  • Page 11: Rider's Obligations

    Rider's obligations Warning All riders must hold a valid licence. Some medications and drugs may cause drowsiness or other effects that slow down reaction Warning time and the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, possibly leading to an accident. Riding without a licence is illegal and is prosecuted by law.
  • Page 12 Warning Check that your helmet complies with safety specifications, permits good vision, is the right size for your head, and carries a certification label indicating that it conforms to the standards in force in your state. Road traffic laws differ from state to state. Learn about traffic laws in your state before riding and always obey them.
  • Page 13: Rider's Training

    Rider's training Jacket, trousers or riding suit must be made from leather or abrasion-resistant material and have Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Riding, high-visibility colours and inserts. manoeuvres and braking must be performed in a different way than on the other vehicles. Important Warning Never wear loose clothing, items or accessories...
  • Page 14: Safety "Best Practices

    Closely follow the indications provided at chapter "Riding the motorcycle" during the running-in Important period. Failure to follow these instructions releases Ducati Rider must hold the handlebar with both hands Motor Holding S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever for at ALL TIMES while riding.
  • Page 15 Important Important Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or Visually inspect the tyres at regular intervals for when riding in areas near exits from private grounds, detecting cracks and cuts, especially on the side car parks or on slip roads to access motorways. walls, bulges or large spots that are indicative of internal damage.
  • Page 16: Refuelling

    Refuelling Warning Refuel outdoors with engine off. Fuel is highly flammable, in case of accidental Do not smoke or use open flames while refuelling. spillage of fuel on your clothes it is necessary to Be careful not to spill fuel on engine or exhaust pipe. change into clean clothes.
  • Page 17: 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 carrying the maximum load allowed 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 18: Dangerous Products - Warnings

    Dangerous products - warnings Warning Used engine oil The fluid used in the brake system is corrosive. In the event of accidental contact with eyes or skin, wash the affected area with abundant running water. Warning Prolonged or repeated contact with used engine Coolant oil may cause skin cancer.
  • Page 19 Warning The battery gives off explosive gases; never cause sparks or allow naked flames and cigarettes near the battery. When charging the battery, ensure that the working area is properly ventilated.
  • Page 20: Vehicle Identification Number

    Vehicle identification number Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and should always be indicated when ordering spare parts. It is recommended to record the frame number of your motorcycle in the space below. Frame number Fig. 1...
  • Page 21: Engine Identification Number

    Engine identification number Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and should always be indicated when ordering spare parts. It is recommended to record the number of your motorcycle's engine in the space below. Engine number Fig. 2...
  • Page 22: Instrument Panel (Dashboard)

    Instrument panel (Dashboard) Comes on when fuel is low and there are about 2.5 litres (0.66 gallons) 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 23 9) ABS LIGHTS (AMBER YELLOW). This turns on to indicate that ABS is disabled or not functioning. Engine OFF / speed below 5 km/h (3 mph) Light OFF Light flashing Light steady on ABS disabled with the menu func- ABS enabled, but not functioning tion "ABS"...
  • Page 24 11) DTC STATUS LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW). This light indicates DTC system enabling/disabling status. Speed below or equal to 5 Km/h (3 mph) Light OFF Light flashing Light steady on 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 25 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 Light OFF Spark advance cut Light steady ON over 12 hours Injection cut Light steady ON 14) DRL LIGHT (GREEN) 13) OVER REV / IMMOBILIZER / ANTI-THEFT Indicates DRL light status.
  • Page 26 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 27: 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 'soft' power delivery; DUCATI Engine Brake Control MED, with 'soft' power delivery; HIGH, with 'instant' power delivery. Engine Control Unit Ride by Wire (RbW)
  • Page 28 The Ride by Wire system is the electronic device that The ABS system fitted to the Monster 1200 is a safety controls throttle opening and closing. Since there is system preventing wheel lockup while riding with the no mechanical connection between the throttle motorcycle not leaning over.
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30: Function Buttons

    Function buttons 1) UP CONTROL SWITCH " " Button used to display and set instrument panel parameters with the position " ". 2) DOWN CONTROL SWITCH " " Button used to display and set instrument panel parameters with the position " ".
  • Page 31: Parameter Setting And Displaying

    Parameter setting and displaying Upon key-on, the instrument panel displays the DUCATI logo and switches on the LED warning lights in two steps ("initial check routine"). After this routine, the instrument panel displays the main page in one of the available layouts (CORE, FULL or TRACK), depending on the one in use before last KEY-OFF .
  • Page 32 The main page can have three different layouts: CORE, FULL and TRACK. Data displayed on the main screen for CORE layout 10:34 are as follows: ABS ON/OFF indication. DTC 2 Clock. km/h DWC 2 DTC level indication (ON) or DTC OFF TOURING indication.
  • Page 33 Data displayed on the main screen for FULL layout are as follows: 10:34 RPM x 1000 ABS ON/OFF indication. Clock. DTC level indication (ON) or DTC OFF indication. URBAN km/h Fuel level. HIGH °C Menu 1 (Odometer, Trip 1, Trip 2, Player On / Off DTC 3 DWC 3 - active only if the Bluetooth module is available...
  • Page 34 Data displayed on the main screen for TRACK layout are as follows: ABS ON/OFF indication. Menu 1 (Odometer, Trip meter 1, Trip meter 2, RPM x 1000 Range, Average consumption, Instant consumption, Average speed, Trip time, Clock, SPORT Lap time - only if active, Ambient air km/h temperature, Engine temperature, Heated ABS 1...
  • Page 35 From the main screen, with CORE layout, press button (1) on LH switch to view 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 36 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. 10...
  • Page 37 From the main screen, with FULL layout, press button (1) on LH switch to view 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 38 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. 11...
  • Page 39 From the main screen, with TRACK layout, press button (1) on LH switch to view 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; Clock;...
  • Page 40 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. 12...
  • Page 41 The instrument panel stores Menu 1 and Menu 2 settings in use upon KEY-OFF . On the following KEY- ON, previously stored Menu 1 e Menu 2 pages are displayed. In case of sudden and unexpected power OFF , the instrument panel displays the default settings for Menu 1 and Menu 2 upon the following KEY-ON;...
  • Page 42 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 TOT Km T AIR °C TRACK RPM x 1000 SPORT km/h ABS 1 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 TOT Km...
  • Page 43 When the standard screen of set layout is displayed, hold button (2) for 3 seconds, when actual motorcycle speed is <= (lower than or equal to) 20 km/h (12 mph), to enter the Setting menu, where you can set any RIDING MODE SERVICE function.
  • Page 44 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 instrument panel skips the warning light check, INSERT PIN CODE displays the standard screen with an E-LOCK error warning and does not allow accessing the MEMORY...
  • Page 45: 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 46 The functions within the Setting Menu that can be modified by the user are the following: Riding mode customisation (RIDING MODE): this menu allows customisation of: - ABS setting (ABS) - DTC level setting (DTC) - DWC level setting (DWC) - Engine setting (ENGINE) - Reset to default settings (DEFAULT) Display: this menu allows the following settings:...
  • Page 47: Engine Rpm Indication (Rpm)

    Engine rpm indication (RPM) Important The instrument panel receives the engine rpm During the first 1000 km (600 mi) (Running-in information and displays it on the relevant bargraph (in period), i.e. when the Odometer displays a value <= FULL and TRACK display modes only). The (lower than or equal to) 1000 km (600 mi), the pre- information is displayed by the bargraph filling from warning area, indicated in orange (Orange area), both...
  • Page 48 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 49 After the running-in period, the "orange area" displays the message that prompts to ride the bike at lower rpm when the engine is cold. The "orange area" changes according to the engine temperature, as indicated below: from 7000 rpm and engine temperature of 50 °C (122 °F) or lower;...
  • Page 50: Motorcycle Speed

    Motorcycle speed The instrument panel receives information about the actual motorcycle speed (calculated in km/h) and displays the value increased by 5% and converted in the set unit of measurement (km/h or mph). A string of dashes "- - -" is displayed with the set unit of measurement if: speed is equal to 299 km/h or 186 mph or if instrument panel is not receiving the speed value...
  • Page 51 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 52: 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 53: Riding Mode (Riding Mode)

    DQS function is present, a specific status of the quick shifter “DQS” (UP , DOWN, UP/DOWN, off). A different standard screen (CORE, FULL and TRACK) is associated to every riding mode; it is set by Ducati or customised by the user from the setting pages.
  • Page 54 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 55 Displayed information includes the values stored for Warning each single Riding Mode. The stored settings may be the factory ones (Ducati default settings) or the ones It is not possible to open the menu for selecting customised by the owner. Any time CONFIRM...
  • Page 56 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 57 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 58 When 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 motorcycle is not still; in this case "CLOSE THROTTLE AND RELEASE BRAKES" THROTTLE warning is displayed.
  • Page 59: Dtc

    The instrument panel displays DTC status as follows: if DTC is active, DTC lettering and the Traction Control 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 will turn on on the instrument panel.
  • Page 60 TRACK RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 URBAN SPORT km/h km/h ABS 2 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. 23...
  • Page 61 Warning 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 drive responsibly and to maintain a high standard of riding in order to avoid accidents, whether caused by his own errors or those of other road users, through making emergency manoeuvres, in accordance with...
  • Page 62 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 Modes" that can be selected by the rider. RIDING MODE DEFAULT SPORT Sports style for very expert riders. Sys- tem permits sliding sideways.
  • Page 63 Tips on how to select the sensitivity level Between level 8 and level 1 there are intermediate levels. DTC intervention decreases from level 8 to level 1. Levels 1, 2 and 3 allow both spinning and Warning skidding of the rear wheel out of a corner: these levels All levels of the DTC system of your vehicle have are recommended only for expert riders.
  • Page 64 bends; while a track/path with bends all requiring Level 7 is recommended when road is slightly wet or different speeds will require a DTC level setting that is damp and level 8 on wet road. It is also recommended the best compromise for all bends. to select ENGINE LOW in these conditions.
  • Page 65: 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 the ABS is active, the message "ABS" with the set intervention level number (1 to 3); if ABS is disabled, ABS OFF indication and ABS light turns on;...
  • Page 66 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. 24...
  • Page 67 Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions of the brake lever and pedal. The front and rear brakes is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to use separate control systems. master for a rider. Braking is one of the most difficult The ABS supplied with the Monster also features a and dangerous moments when riding a two wheeled "cornering"...
  • Page 68 When tackling long, high-gradient downhill road tracts, shift down gears to use engine braking. Apply 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 vapour lock (brake fluid boiling) with a considerable reduction of the braking power.
  • Page 69 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 CHARACTERISTIC DEFAULT The ABS is disabled SPORT This level is thought for extremely expert users.
  • Page 70 RIDING MODE CHARACTERISTIC 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 71 OE tyres and/or with the ones vehicle and by the road conditions. recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tyres for ABS level 1 is conceived for very expert riders and this motorcycle are PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO III in the...
  • Page 72: Dwc

    DWC or the Black Box is in fault, the indication DWC Err and DTC/DWC will be displayed and the relevant warning light will be steady on. Warning In case of system malfunction, contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 73 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. 25...
  • Page 74 The Ducati Wheelie Control system (DWC) making it as easy and safe to ride as possible. The supervises control of wheelie movement and presence of an active safety system should not settings vary through eight different levels that are encourage the rider to ride at speeds beyond the...
  • Page 75 The following table indicates the most suitable level of DWC intervention for the various riding types as well as the default settings in the "Riding Mode" that can be selected by the rider: DEFAULT The DWC is disabled. SPORT Sports style for very expert riders. The system allows wheelies, but decreases the speed at which the front wheel lifts.
  • Page 76 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 77 2) The characteristics of the path/circuit (bend exit ratio of your motorcycle and with OE tyres and/or with with low or high gear engaged). the ones recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tyres for this motorcycle are PIRELLI DIABLO The rider's experience...
  • Page 78 sensitivity seems excessive, try levels 7 , 6, etc., until you find the one that suits you best. 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.
  • Page 79: 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 80 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 81 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 gearchange 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 82: 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 For each of the three riding modes (SPORT, TOURING displays them only in menu (C). and URBAN) menu functions can be displayed in one of the following three layouts or modes: CORE;...
  • Page 83 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 84: Odometer (Tot)

    Odometer (TOT) TRACK The odometer counts and displays the total distance covered by the motorcycle with the set unit of measurement (km or mi). The odometer number (in km or miles) is displayed RPM x 1000 with the message TOT and the indication of the unit of SPORT measurement.
  • Page 85 Note If a string of flashing dashes " ----- " is displayed within odometer function, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 86: Trip Meter 1 (Trip 1)

    Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) TRACK The trip meter counts and displays the partial distance covered by the motorcycle with the set unit of measurement (km or mi) and is used as a basis to calculate average fuel consumption, average speed RPM x 1000 and trip time.
  • Page 87: Trip Meter 2 (Trip 2)

    Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) TRACK The trip meter counts and displays the partial distance covered by the motorcycle with the set unit of measurement (km or mi). The TRIP2 number (in km or miles) is displayed with RPM x 1000 the message TRIP2 and the indication of the unit of measurement.
  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90 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.
  • Page 91 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 indicate that available storage space is full.
  • Page 92: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Engine Coolant temperature 121 °C (+250 °F), temperature value 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 93 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 94: Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

    Instantaneous fuel consumption TRACK The instrument panel calculates and displays the motorcycle 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 travelled during the last URBAN second.
  • Page 95: Average Fuel Consumption

    Average fuel consumption TRACK The instrument panel calculates and displays the motorcycle 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 travelled since TRIP1 was URBAN last reset.
  • Page 96: Average Speed

    Average speed TRACK The instrument panel calculates and displays the motorcycle 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 97: 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 motorcycle is stopped (the time is...
  • Page 98: Ambient Air Temperature

    Ambient 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, the message AIR and the thermometer symbol. The RPM x 1000 temperature value is displayed when ranging from URBAN -39 °C to +124 °C (or -38 °F ÷...
  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: Infotainment

    Infotainment Monster 1200 fits the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) as standard, thanks to which the user can answer phone calls, select and listen to music tracks, and receive SMS notifications by means of the Bluetooth technology. The instrument panel displays the Infotainment...
  • Page 102 FULL TRACK 10:34 DQS OFF RPM x 1000 RPM x 1000 SPORT URBAN km/h km/h HIGH ROLLING... °C ROLLING... ABS 1 DTC 3 DWC 3 DTC 1 199999 DWC 1 T AIR °C TOT Km CORE 10:34 DTC 2 km/h DWC 2 TOURING 199999...
  • Page 103 If Bluetooth is active, apart from the Bluetooth icon, FULL also connected device indication is displayed, such as 10:34 RPM x 1000 smartphone, rider and passenger helmet earphones, Ducati GPS navigator. It is possible to connect up to a maximum of 4 devices. URBAN km/h HIGH ROLLING...
  • Page 104 Phone After this 5 second time, the rectangle for the recall function is disabled. Use the PHONE function: To activate the Recall function within the 5 seconds, to manage incoming calls by means of button (1) press button (2). and button (2); to recall the last calling number within 5 seconds from call interruption (RECALL function).
  • Page 105 FULL 10:34 RPM x 1000 URBAN km/h HIGH ROLLING... °C DTC 3 DWC 3 T AIR °C 10:34 RPM x 1000 URBAN km/h HIGH ROLLING... °C DTC 3 DWC 3 T AIR °C Fig. 43...
  • Page 106 In case of missed calls from the moment the FULL smartphone is connected to the bike to the moment 10:34 RPM x 1000 it is disconnected, the missed call symbol will be displayed (timed). In case there is at least one SMS/MMS/EMAIL not read from the moment the smartphone is connected URBAN to the bike to the moment it is disconnected, the...
  • Page 107 Player FULL The Player can be activated only in FULL or CORE 10:34 RPM x 1000 riding mode. If at least one Smartphone device is connected (blue icon on main screen), Menu 1 in the FULL and CORE URBAN layouts will include PLAYER OFF option. km/h HIGH The Player is activated by pressing button (1) for 2...
  • Page 108 Adjust volume as follows: FULL increase volume: press button (1); 10:34 RPM x 1000 decrease volume: press button (2). The Player can be cyclically set to pause/play by pressing button (4) for 2 seconds. URBAN km/h It is possible to skip to next track, pressing button (4): HIGH °C system will skip forward once every time button is...
  • Page 109 The Player can be turned off by quitting the player control and pressing, within three seconds, button (1) FULL for two seconds in correspondence of the PLAYER 10:34 RPM x 1000 ON item: Menu 1 will show PLAYER OFF option. Press button (2) for 2 seconds to quit Player controls, although maintaining Player ON, in the current status.
  • Page 110 Check that the phone supports the PBAP profile. E-mails are notified only if configured on the If so, the DUCATI MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM, during the telephone source application. Check also that your pairing phase, will send an access request to such phone supports the MAP profile.
  • Page 111 7) I do not receive any message notification on my iPhone. Why? Select Bluetooth in the Setting Menu. In the list "My devices" select "i" next to "Ducati Media System". Flag "Show notifications".
  • Page 112: Service Indication (Service)

    Service indication (SERVICE) FULL This indication shows the user that the motorcycle is due for service and must be taken to a Ducati 10:34 10:34 RPM x 1000 Authorised Service Centre. The service warning indication can be reset only by the Authorised Ducati Service Centre during servicing.
  • Page 113: 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 authorised service centre, during maintenance. Icon display follows the displaying procedure of Warnings/Alarms ("page 115").
  • Page 114: 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 1,000 km - 600 mi), the instrument panel activates the following indications in yellow for 5 seconds upon Key-ON: the count of the mileage in kilometres (miles) remaining before the next OIL SERVICE (A) 1000 km (600 mi) earlier than the service threshold;...
  • Page 115: 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 authorised Fig. 52 service centre, during maintenance.
  • Page 116: Warnings/Alarms (Warning)

    Warnings/Alarms (WARNING) The instrument panel manages a number of warnings / alarms, aimed at giving useful information to the rider during use. Upon Key-On, if there are any active warnings, the instrument panel displays the present warnings. During normal use, whenever a warning is triggered, the instrument panel automatically displays the warning.
  • Page 117 This function warns the rider when engine coolant temperature reaches 121°C (250°F). RPM x 1000 Note SPORT SPORT In this case, Ducati recommends stopping km/h riding and turning engine immediately off; making ABS 1 sure that fans are working. DTC 1...
  • Page 118 TRACK This function warns the rider when there might be ice on the road, due to the low external temperature. This warning turns on when temperature drops to 4°C (39°F) and turns off when temperature raises to 6°C RPM x 1000 (43°F).
  • Page 119 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 120 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 121: 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). Warning When one or more errors are displayed, always contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 122 10:34 DQS OFF ABS 1 RPM x 1000 DTC 1 SPORT km/h 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 T AIR...
  • Page 123: 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 124: Setting Menu

    Setting menu TRACK This menu allows enabling, disabling and setting some motorcycle functions. To enter the Setting Menu it is necessary to hold RPM x 1000 button (2) for three seconds, with Key-ON and motorcycle actual speed ≤ (lower than or equal to) 5 SPORT km/h (3 mph): within this menu, it is no longer km/h...
  • Page 125 Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the customisable 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 126 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 127: Customising The Riding Mode

    Customising the RIDING MODE All settings of every riding mode can be customised. You enter the Setting Menu. Select "RIDING MODE" option, by pressing button (1) RIDING MODE SERVICE or (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO MENU button (4).
  • Page 128 (4) to open the corresponding menu page. Any parameter change made is saved and remains in the memory also after a Battery-OFF . The riding parameters set by Ducati can be restored for each single riding mode through the DEFAULT Function.
  • Page 129 SPORT ENGINE DEFAULT EXIT SPORT UP/DOWN MEMORY EXIT Fig. 63...
  • Page 130: 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. You 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 131 When entering the function, the currently set ABS Note level or status is indicated on the left (e.g.: ABS 1). When you enable or disable the ABS through Customisation options are indicated in the middle: this function, i.e. toggling from disabled to enabled levels 1 to 3 and status OFF .
  • Page 132 SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORIZED EXIT SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT MEMORY EXIT Fig. 65...
  • Page 133: 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. You 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 134 When entering the function, the currently set DTC If storage is successful, MEMORIZED will be level or status is indicated on the left (e.g.: DTC 3). highlighted in green for one second, level number or Customisation options are indicated in the middle: status will be refreshed (update is indicated in green) levels 1 to 8 and status OFF .
  • Page 135 SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT EXIT MEMORIZED SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT MEMORY EXIT Fig. 67...
  • Page 136: 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. You 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 137 When entering the function, the currently set DWC OFF and therefore the relevant setting menu is not level or status is indicated on the left. Customisation available. options are indicated in the middle: levels 1 to 8 and status OFF . Use buttons (1) and (2) to select the new desired intervention level or the “OFF”...
  • Page 138 SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT EXIT MEMORIZED SPORT SPORT MEMORY EXIT MEMORY EXIT SPORT MEMORY EXIT Fig. 69...
  • Page 139: Customizing The Riding Mode: Engine Adjustment

    Customizing the Riding Mode: engine adjustment SPORT This function customises engine power associated with each riding mode. You 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 140 When entering the function, currently set engine power is indicated on the left (e.g.: ENGINE HIGH). Customisation options are listed in the middle: HIGH. MED. LOW. Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the available power options one by one: in particular, use button (1) to highlight the following item and button (2) to highlight the previous item.
  • Page 141 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 142: Customising The Riding Mode: Dqs Enabling/Disabling

    Customising the Riding Mode: DQS enabling/disabling SPORT DQS customisation page is only available on motorcycles fitted with DQS. This function disables or enables the DQS for the selected riding mode. You enter the Setting MENU. Select "RIDING MODE" ENGINE option, by pressing button (1) or (2). DEFAULT EXIT Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU...
  • Page 143 When entering the function, the currently set DQS status is indicated on the left (e.g.: DQS ON). In the middle is the list of possible customisation options: status UP , status UP/DOWN and status OFF . Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the available statuses one by one: in particular, use button (1) to highlight the following item and button (2) to highlight the previous item.
  • Page 144 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 145: 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. You enter the Setting Menu. Select "RIDING ENGINE MODE" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once...
  • Page 146 To quit the menu and go back to Setting Menu main page, select EXIT and press button (4).
  • Page 147: Display Mode Setting

    Display mode setting The display mode can be customised 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 148 When entering the function, currently set display mode is indicated on the left. The possible display INFO MODE views 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 149: Display Backlighting Setting

    Display backlighting setting This function allows selecting the instrument panel backlighting. You enter the Setting Menu. Select "DISPLAY" option, RIDING MODE SERVICE by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4). Select "BACKLIGHT"...
  • Page 150 When entering the function, the currently set BACKLIGHT background status is indicated on the left. The possible background settings are shown in the middle: DAY, NIGHT, AUTO Press buttons (1) and (2) to highlight the instrument NIGHT panel backlighting options one by one: in particular, use button (1) to highlight the following item and AUTO button (2) to highlight the previous item.
  • Page 151 To exit the menu and go back to previous page, select EXIT and press button (4).
  • Page 152: Pin Code

    E-Lock system is not working PIN code; if there is already a stored PIN, contact an (if steering lock is disengaged and the ELock system Authorised Ducati Dealer to have the function "reset". is in fault). To perform this procedure, the Authorised Ducati...
  • Page 153 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 154 When entering the function, the display shows the message INSERT PIN CODE followed by four green PIN CODE dashes "- - - -". Entering the code: INSERT PIN CODE 1) Press button (4), only one digit indicating "0" turns green; MEMORY 2) Each time you press the button (2) the displayed number increases by one (+ 1) up to "9"...
  • Page 155 INSERT PIN CODE very first PIN CODE is active and available again only in case the PIN CODE function is reset (but this is only MEMORIZED possible at a DUCATI Authorised Service Centre). EXIT PIN CODE INSERT PIN CODE MEMORY EXIT Fig.
  • Page 156: 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 157 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 158 Entering the "new" code: PIN CODE 1) Press button (4), only one digit indicating "0" turns green; 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 159 When you press button (4) to confirm the fourth and last digit, the instrument panel highlights the PIN CODE message MEMORY. MODIFY PIN CODE To save the new setting, hold button (4) for 3 seconds while the message MEMORY is highlighted in OLD CODE orange.
  • Page 160: 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 You enter the Setting Menu. Select "DRL CONTROL" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once function is DISPLAY UNIT SETTING INFO...
  • Page 161 When entering the function, the currently set DRL light status is indicated on the left. Customisation 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 162: 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 163 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.
  • Page 164 Displaying the stored Laps Note The MAX stored speed is reached during lap To view the stored LAPs, you must enter the LAP (increased by 5%). menu. Select "LAP DATA" option, by pressing button (1) or Note (2). Once function is highlighted, press CONFIRM If the memory is empty, the display shows the MENU button (4).
  • Page 165 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 166 Erasing stored Laps To erase 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 167 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 168: Setting The Units Of Measurement

    Setting the units 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 169 When entering the function, the display shows on the left the list of values for which units of measurements can be set: UNIT SETTING SPEED; SPEED TEMPERATURE; fuel consumption (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 170 Setting the units of measurement: Speed SPEED This function allows to change the units of measurement of speed (and hence even the ones of km/h distance travelled). km/h You open the "UNITS SETTING" menu, as described on the previous pages. Select "SPEED"...
  • Page 171 Odometer, Trip1, Trip2 and Trip Fuel (km or mi).
  • Page 172 Setting the units 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 °C °C on the previous pages. °F Select "TEMPERATURE" option, by pressing button (1) or (2).
  • Page 173 Engine coolant temperature and ambient air temperature.
  • Page 174 Setting the units 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 km/L km/L on the previous pages. Select "CONSUMPTION" option, by pressing button mpg(UK) (1) or (2).
  • Page 175 Instantaneous fuel consumption and Average fuel consumption.
  • Page 176 Setting the units 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 on the previous pages. Select "DEFAULT" option, by pressing button (1) or (2).
  • Page 177 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 178: Date Setting

    Date setting This function allows user to set or change the date. You 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 179 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 Year setting 2015 / 06 / 23 MONTH Select "YEAR" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). Once highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).
  • Page 180 Month setting Select "MONTH" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). DATE SETTING Once option is highlighted, press button (4). Month value starts flashing. YEAR Press button (1) to decrease month value by 1 unit: 2015 / 06 / 23 12, 11, ...
  • Page 181 Day setting Select "DAY" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). DATE SETTING Once option is highlighted, press button (4). Day value starts flashing. YEAR Press button (1) to decrease day value by 1 unit: 31, 2015 / 06 / 23 30, ...
  • Page 182 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 183 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 184: Clock Setting

    Clock setting This function allows user to set or change the date. You 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 185 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 highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4).
  • Page 186 Setting the minutes Select "MINUTE" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). CLOCK SETTING Once highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4). Minute value starts flashing. HOUR Press button (1) to decrease minute value by 1 unit: 59, 58, ... 00, 59. 10:57 MINUTE Press button (2) to increase minute value by 1 unit: 00,...
  • Page 187 Setting AM/PM Select "AM/PM" option, by pressing button (1) or (2). CLOCK SETTING Once highlighted, press CONFIRM MENU button (4). The value will start flashing. HOUR Select AM or PM option, by pressing button (1) or (2) 10:57 respectively. MINUTE Once you reach the value to be set, press CONFIRM AM/PM MENU button (4) and the set value will stop flashing.
  • Page 188: 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 189 (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 190 If two or more Bluetooth devices have the same name, the list of the devices detected will include two The Ducati kit part no. 981029498 can be or more labels with the same name. purchased separately at a Ducati Dealer or Authorised If one of the devices detected has no name, it is not Service Centre.
  • Page 191 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 192 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 193 When the device to be paired has been selected, the label in correspondence of that device replaces the word "CONNECTED" with "WAIT" and it is necessary to select the type of device to be paired. The display shows four icons that represent the available types. Types of devices can be: Smartphone;...
  • Page 194 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 195 "CONNECT ON NAVI" that disappears when Warning the connection between the control unit and the Ducati does not ensure a correct connection to navigator is completed, and the name of the navigator the Ducati Multimedia System of Bluetooth is indicated in the list on the left.
  • Page 196 Note The Ducati kits mentioned above can be purchased separately at a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 197 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 198 Deleting associated devices From the Bluetooth setting menu it is possible to 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 199 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 200: 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 201: Information (Info)

    UNIT SETTING INFO BATTERY (battery voltage); PIN CODE DATE & CLOCK TIRE SETTING RPM (engine rpm indication); BLUETOOTH version (with Bluetooth module) EXIT DRL CONTROL BLUETOOTH (Monster 1200 S). Fig. 121 INFO BATTERY 14,3 VOLT 12000 BLUETOOTH VERSION EXIT Fig. 122...
  • Page 202: Tire Setting

    Tire Setting If owners install different tyres 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 case...
  • Page 203 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 204 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 centre.
  • Page 205 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 206 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 207 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 208: Display Backlighting Colour

    Display backlighting colour Instrument panel can automatically adjust display background colour based on ambient light. If BACKLIGHT – AUTO function is active, when sensor RPM x 1000 detects a "low ambient light" (night) it shifts to black background mode (NIGHT); while when a "significant" SPORT ambient light (day) is detected, it shifts to white km/h...
  • Page 209: 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 210 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 211 High/low beam switching off during vehicle start (version without DRL light). To preserve the motorcycle battery, if when starting the engine the high/low beams are ON, 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 lights).
  • Page 212 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 213 Warning 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 in MANUAL mode If the DRL light is in this mode, it does not change status when starting the engine.
  • Page 214 Turn indicators Turn indicators are automatically reset by the instrument panel. After activating one of the two turn indicators, user can reset them 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 travelled 500 m (0.3 miles) from when the turn indicator was activated.
  • Page 215 Hazard function (4 turn indicators) TRACK The "Hazard" function turns all four turn indicators on at the same time to signal an emergency condition. Push button (6) to activate the "Hazard" function. Activation is only possible when motorcycle is ON (i.e.
  • Page 216 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 higher priority compared to normal operation of the single turn indicators, this means that, as long as it is active, it will not be possible to activate the single right or left turn indicators.
  • Page 217: Immobilizer System

    Immobilizer system To further improve the anti-theft protection, the motorcycle is equipped with an engine electronic block system (IMMOBILIZER) that is automatically activated every time the instrument panel is switched off. Inside of each key handgrip there is an electronic device that modulates the signal sent by a special antenna integrated in the ignition switch upon starting.
  • Page 218: Keys

    Keys The motorcycle comes with 2 keys. They contain the "Immobilizer system code". Keys (B) are those for the standard use, i.e. to: start the engine; open the fuel tank plug; open the seat lock. Warning Separate the keys and use only one of the two to ride the bike.
  • Page 219: Operation

    Every time you turn the key from ON to OFF , the protection system activates the engine block. If also in this case you are not able to start the engine, contact an authorised Ducati service centre. Warning Strong impacts could damage the electronic components inside the key.
  • Page 220: Key Duplication

    The Ducati authorised service centre will program all new and old keys. The Ducati authorised service centre may ask to the customer to prove to be the motorcycle owner. The codes of the keys missing during the programming procedure will be erased to ensure that any lost key can not start the engine.
  • Page 221: Restoring Motorcycle Operation Via The Pin Code

    Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN CODE In case of key acknowledgement system or key malfunction, the instrument panel allows the user to enter his/her own PIN code to temporarily restore motorcycle operation. If the PIN CODE function is not active, the instrument panel does not activate the page for entering the release code, but shows the Standard screen instead, triggers the E-LOCK error to inform the user that...
  • Page 222 Entering the code: 1) Press button (4), only one digit indicating "0" turns green; 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 223 When you press button (4) to confirm the fourth and last digit: if the PIN code is not correct, the instrument INSERT PIN CODE panel displays WRONG for 3 seconds and then highlights the string of four dashes "- - - -" to allow 2 4 8 7 you to try again.
  • Page 224 Important If this procedure is necessary in order to start the motorcycle, contact an Authorised Ducati Service Centre as soon as possible to fix the problem.
  • Page 225: Controls

    Controls Position of motorcycle controls Warning 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) Left-hand switch.
  • Page 226: 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 227: 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 ( - centre position = OFF - position = left turn...
  • Page 228: 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 counter clockwise to decrease lever distance.
  • Page 229: Right-Hand Switch

    Right-hand switch 1) Red ON/OFF switch. 2) DRL light 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 230: 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 231: 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 brake lever has a dial adjuster (2) for adjusting the distance between lever and twistgrip on the handlebar.
  • Page 232: Rear Brake Pedal

    Rear brake pedal Press pedal (1) down with your foot to operate the rear brake. The control system is of the hydraulic type. Fig. 149...
  • Page 233: 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 centre: down = press down the pedal to engage the 1 gear and to shift down. The N light on the instrument panel will go out.
  • Page 234: Adjusting The Position Of The Gearchange Pedal And Rear Brake Pedal

    The position of the gearchange and rear brake levers in relation to the footpegs can be adjusted to suit the requirements of the rider. Gear change pedal (Monster 1200) To adjust the position of the gearchange lever, proceed as follows: hold the linkage (1) and slacken the lock nuts (2) and (3).
  • Page 235 Gear change pedal (Monster 1200 S) Adjust rod (1) position by working on screw (A). Set the gearchange pedal to the required position. Tighten the screw (A). Once the setting is completed, check that value (B) is 140 mm (5.51 in) + 0 - 3 mm (0 - 0.12 in).
  • 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 lock nut (4). Operate the pedal by hand to check that there is 1.5 to 2 mm (0.06-0.08 in) of free play before the brake bites.
  • Page 237: Main Components And Devices

    Main components and devices Position on the vehicle 1) Tank filler 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.
  • Page 238: Tank Filler Plug

    Tank filler plug OPENING Lift flap (1) and insert the key in the lock. Turn the key clockwise by 1/4 of a turn to release the lock. 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. Fig. 161...
  • Page 241 Remove the four blocks (4) located under the seat (1). Position hook (5) with elastic band in the bottom retainer. Fig. 162 Fig. 163...
  • 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.
  • Page 243 Position hook (5) with elastic band in the top retainer. Refit the seat with its cover on the motorcycle. Fig. 166 Fig. 167...
  • Page 244: Helmet Cable

    Helmet cable The helmet cable (1) is inside the tool box, refer to "Tool kit and accessories" page 270. 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 245: Side Stand

    Side stand Warning Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the bearing 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 in downhill road tracts, always park the motorcycle with its rear wheel facing downhill.
  • Page 246: Bluetooth Control Unit

    Ducati earphone kit part 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 247 Note The Ducati kit part no. 981029498 can be purchased separately at a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre. Warning Ducati does not ensure a correct connection to the Ducati Multimedia System of Bluetooth navigators that are not provided in the following kits:...
  • Page 248: Usb Connection

    USB connection The motorcycle is equipped with a USB 5V connection. Loads up to 1A can be connected 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 249: Front Fork Adjusters

    Front fork adjusters MONSTER 1200 The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound (return), compression and spring preload adjustment. It is possible to adjust the spring preload on both legs whereas compression and rebound can only be adjusted on the RH leg.
  • Page 250 By turning counter clockwise starting from this position, count the clicks that will correspond to positions "1", "2" etc.. STANDARD settings are as follows: compression: 11 clicks (from fully closed position); rebound: 7 clicks (from fully closed position); spring preload: 5 turns (from fully uncompressed).
  • Page 251 Front fork adjusters MONSTER 1200 S The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound (return), compression and spring preload adjustment. It is possible to adjust the spring preload on both legs whereas compression and rebound can only be adjusted on the LH and RH legs, respectively.
  • Page 252 adjuster clockwise. Every turn corresponds to 1 mm (0.04 in) of spring preload. Warning Adjust both fork legs to same settings.
  • Page 253: 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 left side, on the upper connection holding the shock absorber to the engine, adjusts the damping during the rebound phase (return).
  • Page 254 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. Knob (1) located on the expansion reservoir adjusts the damping during the compression phase.
  • Page 255 spring preload: 14 mm (0.55 in). Warning 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. Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart...
  • Page 256 7 clicks 5 clicks 12 clicks 5 clicks Spring preload 0 ÷ 10 turns 5 turns 5 turns 5 turns 8 turns Monster 1200 - Rear shock absorber Parameter Range Standard Sport Comfort Rider + passen- Compression — — —...
  • Page 257 4 clicks 10 clicks 6 clicks Spring preload 0 ÷ 15 turns 10 turns 10 turns 4 turns 13 turns Monster 1200 S - Rear shock absorber Parameter Range Standard Sport Comfort Rider + passen- Compression 0 ÷ 21 clicks...
  • Page 258: Riding The Motorcycle

    Riding the motorcycle friction material on the brake pads to bed in against the brake discs. For all mechanical parts of the motorcycle to adapt to one another and above all not to adversely affect the life of basic engine parts, it is advisable to avoid harsh Running-in recommendations accelerations and not to run the engine at high rpm for too long, especially uphill.
  • Page 259 DWC 3 199999 TOT Km T AIR °C to follow these instructions releases Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever for any engine damage or shorter engine life. Fig. 177 Strict observance of running-in recommendations will ensure longer engine life and reduce the likelihood of...
  • Page 260: Pre-Ride Checks

    Pre-ride checks CONTROLS Work the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check Warning 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 261 5 km/h (3.12 mph); the warning light switches OFF to indicate the correct operation of the ABS system. Warning In case of malfunction, do not ride the motorcycle and contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 262 ABS DEVICE Check that the front (1) and rear (2) phonic wheels are clean. Warning Clogged reading slots would compromise system proper operation. It is recommended to disable ABS system in case of muddy road surface because under this condition the system might be subject to sudden failure.
  • Page 263: Engine Start

    Engine start Warning Before starting the engine, become familiar with the controls you will need to use when riding. Warning 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 switch to (1, Fig.
  • Page 264 Turn switch (2, Fig. 181) 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 265: Moving Off

    Moving off Warning 1) Squeeze the control lever to disengage the Avoid harsh acceleration, as this may lead to clutch. misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever 2) Push down on gear change lever sharply with the should not be held in longer than necessary after a tip of your foot to engage the first gear.
  • Page 266: Braking

    Braking This avoids wheel lockup and preserves traction. Pressure is raised back up immediately and the Slow down in time, shift down to use engine brake control unit keeps controlling the brake until the risk and then brake by operating both front and rear of a lockup disappears.
  • Page 267 Warning When ABS is disabled, the motorcycle 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. When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking will become less effective.
  • Page 268: 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 269: Refuelling

    Refuelling Max level Never overfill the tank when refuelling. Fuel should never be touching the rim of filler recess. Warning Use fuel with low lead content and an original octane number of at least 95. Warning The motorcycle is only compatible with fuel having a maximum content of ethanol of 10% (E10).
  • Page 270: Parking

    Parking Stop the motorcycle, then put it on the side stand (page 244). 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 271: Tool Kit And Accessories

    Tool kit and accessories The tool box (1) is located under the seat. The tool box includes: fuse pliers; two helmet anti-theft system cables; flat-blade/Phillips screwdriver; screwdriver handgrip; box wrench 14x16x145 mm (0.55x0.63x5.71 in); rod 6x120 mm (0.24x4.72 in); Allen wrench 3 mm (0.12 in). Allen wrench 4 mm (0.16 in).
  • Page 272: Main Use And Maintenance Operations

    Main use and maintenance operations Checking coolant level and topping up, if necessary Check coolant level in the expansion reservoir 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.
  • Page 273: Changing The Air Filter

    Make sure the engine is cold before proceeding. Attempting to change the coolant with the engine hot could lead to burns from hot coolant or scalding steam. Changing the air filter Important Have the air filter maintenance performed at a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 274: Check Clutch And Brake Fluid Level

    Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table reported in the Warranty Booklet; please contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. CLUTCH SYSTEM Fig. 189 If the control lever has exceeding clearance and the...
  • Page 275 Warning Brake and clutch fluid can damage paintwork and plastic parts, so avoid contact. Hydraulic fluid is corrosive; it may cause damage and lead to severe injuries. Never mix fluids of different qualities. Check seals for proper sealing.
  • Page 276: Checking Brake Pads For Wear

    Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to metal support contact with the brake disc thus compromising braking efficiency, disc integrity and rider safety. Fig. 190 Important Have the brake pads replaced at a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. Fig. 191...
  • Page 277: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Warning Have the battery removed at a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. To reach the battery, refer to "Removing the battery" page 281. Warning The battery gives off explosive gases; never cause sparks or allow naked flames and cigarettes Fig.
  • Page 278 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 279 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 281.
  • Page 280: 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), 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 281 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 282: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery Important When battery must be removed, ALWAYS contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. 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 283 Undo the screw (8) and disconnect the ground cable (9). Warning Insulate the ground cable end you just removed to prevent it from touching the motorcycle. Fig. 201...
  • Page 284 Loosen screws (10) on battery cover (11). Remove battery cover (11). Fig. 202 Fig. 203...
  • Page 285 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. 204 Fig. 205...
  • Page 286 Loosen the screws (15) securing battery mount cover (16) to electric components support. Fig. 206...
  • Page 287 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. 207 Fig. 208...
  • Page 288 Loosen screw (18) securing negative cable (19) to battery negative pole and remove the battery. Fig. 209...
  • Page 289: Refitting The Battery

    Refitting the battery Important When battery must be refitted, ALWAYS contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. Fit the battery negative cable (19) on battery negative pole and fasten it by tightening screw (18) to 10 Nm ± 10%.
  • Page 290 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. 212 Fig. 213...
  • Page 291 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.
  • Page 292 Fit the battery cover (11) on electric components support. Start screws (10) and tighten them to a torque of 4 Nm ± 10%. Fig. 216 Fig. 217...
  • Page 293 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. 218 Fig. 219...
  • Page 294 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.
  • Page 295: Checking Drive Chain Tension

    Checking drive chain tension Important Have chain tension adjusted by a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where chain is tightest. Set the motorcycle on the side stand. With just a finger, push down the chain at the point of measurement and release.
  • Page 296 Warning Correct tightening of swinging arm screw (1) is critical to rider and passenger safety. Important Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of transmission parts. Fig. 222...
  • Page 297: 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 298: Changing Bulbs

    Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new one matches the voltage and wattage specifications in paragraph "Electric System" page 326. Important Have the bulbs changed at a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. Monster 1200 Monster 1200 S (USA version only) Fig. 223 Undo the screw (1) and detach the lens (2) from the turn indicator support.
  • Page 299: Aligning The Headlight

    Aligning the headlight Check correct headlight aiming. Position the motorcycle 10 metres from a wall or a screen, the motorcycle must be perfectly upright with the tires inflated to the correct pressure and with a rider seated, perfectly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
  • Page 300 To vertically align the headlight beam, turn the screw (1). Warning The headlight might fog up if the motorcycle is used under the rain or after washing. Switch headlight on for a short time to dry up any condensate. Fig. 225...
  • Page 301: Tyres

    Tyres TYRE REPAIR OR CHANGE In the event of a tiny puncture, tubeless tyres will take Front tyre pressure: a long time to deflate, as they tend to keep air inside. 2.3 bar (rider only) - 2.5 bar (rider and passenger). If you find low pressure on one tyre, check the tyre for Rear tyre pressure: punctures.
  • Page 302 Note Have the tyres replaced at a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. 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 adjustment.
  • Page 303 MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH Measure tread depth (S) at the point where tread is most worn down: it should not be less than 2 mm (0.08 in), and in any case not less than the legal limit. Important Visually inspect the tyres at regular intervals for detecting cracks and cuts, especially on the side walls, bulges or large spots that are indicative of internal damage.
  • Page 304: 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 (JASO: MA2 and API: SN). Remove the oil filler cap (2) and top up until the oil reaches the required level.
  • Page 305 Warning Never exceed the MAX mark.
  • Page 306 Recommendations concerning oil It is recommended to use oil complying with the following specifications: viscosity grade SAE 15W-50; standard API: SN; 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 by a Ducati Dealer or an authorised Service Centre. Fig. 228...
  • 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 anyway according to road conditions. Use specific evaporate faster and spot hot surfaces.
  • Page 309 Warning The headlight might fog up due to washing, rain or moisture. Switch headlight on for a short time to help and dry up any condensate. Carefully clean the phonic wheels of the ABS in order to ensure system efficiency. Do not use aggressive products in order to avoid damaging the phonic wheels and the sensors.
  • Page 310: Storing The Motorcycle

    Periodically carry out the required checks and renew empty the fuel tank; parts as necessary, using Ducati original spare parts, pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders in compliance with the regulations in the country through the spark plug seats, then crank the concerned.
  • Page 311: Scheduled Maintenance Chart

    Warning Please contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre where you can receive customised service advice according to the sport use you make. List of operations and type of interven- Km.
  • Page 312 List of operations and type of interven- Km. x1000 Time tion (months) mi. x1,000 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 disc and pad wear.
  • Page 313 List of operations and type of interven- Km. x1000 Time tion (months) mi. x1,000 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. x1,000 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 Carried Out By The Customer

    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: Technical Data

    Weights Overall weight (in running order with 90% of fuel - 93/93/EC): 211 kg (Monster 1200); 213 kg (Monster 1200 S). Overall weight (without fluids and battery): 185 kg (Monster 1200); 187 kg (Monster 1200 S). Maximum allowed weight (carrying full load): 390 kg.
  • Page 317: Dimensions

    Dimensions 850 mm 145 mm 1485 mm 2114 mm Fig. 229...
  • Page 318: Fuel, Lubricants And Other Fluids

    (litres) (0.66 gallons) (4.35 gallons) octane rating of RON 95 Oil sump and filter Ducati recommends you use SHELL Ad- 3.9 cu. dm (litres) (1.03 vance 4T Ultra 15W-50 oil (JASO: MA2, gallons) API: SN)
  • 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. Warning The motorcycle is only compatible with fuel having a maximum content of ethanol of 10% (E10). Using fuel with ethanol content over 10% is forbidden.
  • 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: 106 mm (4.17 in) Stroke: 67 .9 mm (2.67 in) Total displacement, cu. cm: 1198.4 Compression ratio: 13±0.5:1 Maximum power at crankshaft (EU) Regulation no.
  • 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 arm;...
  • Page 322: Performance Data

    Injectors per cylinder: 1 Firing points per injector: 10 Failure to follow these instructions releases Fuel supply: 95-98 RON. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever for any engine damage or shorter engine Warning life. The motorcycle is only compatible with fuel Spark plugs having a maximum content of ethanol of 10% (E10).
  • Page 323: Brakes

    Hydraulically operated by a pedal on RH side. Disc diameter: 320 mm (12.6 in) (Monster 1200). Brake calliper: 34 mm (1.34 in) cylinder diameter. Disc diameter: 330 mm (13 in) (Monster 1200 S). Make and type: Brembo P 34 Disc thickness: 4.5 mm (0.17 in) (Monster 1200).
  • Page 324: Transmission

    If the rear sprocket needs replacing, contact a Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio: 33/61. Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. 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

    Stroke on leg axis: 130 mm (5.11 in). Wheels REAR Progressive with Sachs monoshock, with rebound Light alloy cast rims with ten spokes (Monster 1200) and spring preload adjustment. Light alloy cast rims with three spokes (Monster 1200 Suspension travel: 61.5 mm (2.42 in).
  • Page 326: Exhaust System

    Primer, Acriflex White code L00440652 (Lechler). Primer Ducati Red code 473.101 (PPG). Varnish, Acriplast Red Stoner SF code LMC06017 (Lechler). Ducati red frame, code 81784 (Inver SPA). Rear subframe, matt black powder enamel code CN201V (Akzo Nobel). Glossy Black rims code VPCH03250 (Peter Lacke).
  • Page 327: Electric System

    LEDs 13.5V - 15.5W ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ON HANDLEBAR Front turn indicators: RY 10W bulb (12 V - 10 W) (Monster 1200); LEDs 13.5 V - 3.1 W (Monster 1200 S). Rear turn indicators: RY 10W bulb (12 V - 10 W) (Monster 1200);...
  • Page 328 Fuses Electric components are protected by eleven fuses located in the fuse box. 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 protection cap (E) to reach the fuses. A blown fuse can be identified by breakage of the inner filament (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 air temperature (TIA) Generator Horizontal exhaust lambda sensor Rectifier Vertical exhaust lambda sensor Solenoid starter Throttle twistgrip 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 colour coding B Blue W White...
  • Page 333: Routine Maintenance Record Routine Maintenance Record

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

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