Riding The Motorcycle; Running-In Recommendations - Ducati Supersport 950 Owner's Manual

Riding the motorcycle

Running-in recommendations

Maximum rotation speed
Rpm for running-in period and during standard use,
up to 1000 km (600 mi):
During the first 1000 km (600 mi), keep an eye on the
rev counter. It should never exceed: 5,500÷
(included) 6,000 rpm.
During the first hours of riding, it is advisable to run
the engine at varying load and rpm, though still
within recommended limit.
To this end, roads with plenty of bends and even
slightly hilly areas are ideal for a most efficient
running-in of engine, brakes and suspensions.
For the first 100 km (60 mi) use the brakes gently.
Avoid sudden or prolonged braking. This will allow
the 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
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harsh accelerations and not to run the engine at high
rpm for too long, especially uphill.
Furthermore, the drive chain should be inspected
frequently. Lubricate as required.
During the first 1000 km (600 mi) of the odometer
(vehicle running-in period), or up to the first service,
a virtual engine rpm limiter is set and is indicated
when the wake becomes amber yellow.
When the wake becomes amber yellow and starts
blinking, the instrument panel is warning the rider to
shift up, so as not to exceed a certain rpm.
If the number of rpm is lower than 1,000 rpm, the
wake is not displayed.