Checking Engine Oil Level - Ducati Multistrada 1000DS Owner's Manual

Checking engine oil level (fig. 71)
Engine oil level can be checked through the sight glass (1)
provided on the clutch cover on the engine right side.
When checking oil level, the motorcycle should be upright
and the engine cold.
Oil level should be between the marks near the sight
glass.
Top up oil level with SHELL Advance Ultra 4, if low.
Undo the filler plug (2) and top up to correct level.
Refit the plug.
Important
Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a Ducati
dealer or authorized workshop at regular intervals, as
specified in the routine maintenance chart (see Warranty
Card).
Viscosity
SAE 10W-40
The other viscosity degrees indicated in the table can be
used if the local average temperature is within the limits
specified for that oil viscosity (fig. 72).
10W
20W
20
30
20W–40 20W–50
15W–40 15W–50
10W–40
10W–30
–10 0 10
2
1
fig. 71
40
20 30 40 C
fig. 72
77
E