Riding The Motorcycle; Running-In Recommendations - Ducati MONSTER 695 Use And Maintenance Manual

Riding the motorcycle

Running-in recommendations

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(fig. 25)
Max. rpm
Rpm limits to be observed during the running-in period and in
normal use:
1) Up to 1000 km;
2) From 1000 to 2500 km
1.000 Km
34
1.000 ÷ 2.500 Km
fig. 25
Up to 1000 km
During the first 1000 km, keep an eye on the tachometer.
The revs should never exceed:
5.500÷6.000 rpm
During the first hours of riding, it is advisable to run the
engine at varying load and rpm, while keeping within the
recommended limit.
For this reason, roads with numerous bends and hilly areas
are ideal for running in the engine, brakes and suspension.
For the first 100 km 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.
To allow all the mechanical moving parts in the motorcycle to
adapt to one another, and to avoid shortening the life of the
main engine components, it is advisable to avoid sudden
acceleration and running the engine at high rpm for too long,
especially uphill.
It is also advisable to check the drive chain frequently and
ensure that it is lubricated as required.
From 1000 to 2500 km
You can take more power from the engine, but you should
never go above 7000 rpm.