Moving Off; Braking - Ducati Monster S4RS Owner's Manual

Moving off

1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever.
2) Push down the gearchange lever firmly with the tip of
your foot to engage first gear.
3) Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip
while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The motorcycle
will start moving.
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4) Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
5) To change to second gear, close the throttle to reduce
the engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the gearchange
lever and release the clutch lever.
To change down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip,
disengage the clutch, briefly accelerate the engine to allow
the gears to synchronize, shift down and release the clutch.
Use the controls intelligently and opportunely: when riding
uphill, change down immediately when the motorcycle
begins to slow down, to avoid abnormal stresses on the
motorcycle structure as well as on the engine.
Important
Avoid sudden accelerations, as this may lead to
misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever
should not be held in longer than necessary after a gear
is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and
wear out.
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Braking

Slow down in time, change down to use the engine brake,
then brake by applying both brakes. Pull in the clutch lever
before the motorcycle comes to a stop to prevent the
engine stalling.
Warning
Use both the brake lever and the brake pedal for
effective braking. Using only one of the brakes will give
you less braking power.
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
capacity is significantly reduced. Always use the brakes
very gently and carefully when riding under these
conditions.
Any sudden manoeuvres may lead to loss of control.
When riding down long, high-gradient downhill slopes,
change down to use engine braking. Apply the brakes
intermittently for brief periods only. Keeping the brakes
applied continuously causes the friction material to
overheat and dangerously reduces braking effectiveness.
Under-inflated tyres reduce braking efficiency and may
adversely affect handling and road-holding on bends.