Ducati DESERTX User manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH
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Dear Ducatista,
thank you for trusting us with the purchase of your new 
We recommend that you read the use and maintenance manual carefully, to quickly get familiar with your
Ducati and make the most of all its features. In the manual, we provide lots of useful advice and information
on your safety, on how to take care of your bike and on how to maintain its value through correct
maintenance by specialist Service Centres.
You can also find this manual in digital format, always up-to-date, in the dedicated area of the Ducati
website and in the MyDucati App, which can be consulted both from a PC and a phone.
In this way, you will always have the most up-to-date version of the manual available and you will also find
information and frequently asked questions regarding your bike and the world of Ducati.
You can send suggestions for improvement regarding the contents of this Use and maintenance manual to
the following address: [e-mail]
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This manual forms an integral  of the motorcycle and must be kept with it for its whole service life. If the
motorcycle is resold, the manual must always be handed over to the new owner. The quality standards and
safety of Ducati motorcycles are steadily improved as new design solutions, equipment and accessories are
developed. While the information contained in this manual is current at the time of going to print, Ducati
Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without any
obligations. For this reason, the illustrations in this manual might  from your motorcycle.
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Check the FAQs and tutorials dedicated to your bike on the Ducati website to keep up to date with all
the latest news regarding its functions and features.
The information in the manual is current at the time of going to print. The quality and safety standards of
Ducati motorbikes are constantly updated. Check on the Ducati website the functions and features in the
updated Owner's Manual of your motorbike.
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reserved to Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Any request for  authorisation shall be addressed to this
company, specifying the reasons for request. For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please
contact our authorised service centres.
For  information, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.
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For  information, please contact the Ducati  by clicking on “Contact us” in the Services
and Maintenance section of the www.ducati.com website.
Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.
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Enjoy your ride!
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Table of contents
Roadside Assistance ......................... 9
Roadside Assistance ..........................................9
 updates .............................13
 updates ............................................. 13
Warranty information ......................14
General warranty conditions .......................... 14
Infotainment .....................................21
Infotainment (if any)........................................ 21
Bluetooth device pairing and
management (if any)....................................... 22
Phone (if any) ................................................... 29
Music (if any) .....................................................32
General Information........................ 35
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual................................................................35
Warning symbols used in the manual ..........36
Intended use......................................................37
Rider's obligations .......................................... 38
Rider's training..................................................39
Apparel ...............................................................39
Safety "Best Practices"................................... 40
Refuelling.......................................................... 42
Carrying the maximum load allowed ........... 43
Information about carrying capacity............ 43
Dangerous products - warnings ................... 44
Vehicle identification number ....................... 46
Engine identification number ........................47
Main components and devices .....48
Position on the vehicle ................................... 48
Tank filler plug ................................................. 49
Seat lock............................................................ 50
Maintaining the  charge.....................53
Power outlet ..................................................... 55
Side stand ......................................................... 56
USB connection ............................................... 58
Front fork adjustment .................................... 59
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Adjusting the rear shock absorber ............... 62
Handlebar adjustment ................................... 65
Controls ............................................. 66
Position of motorcycle controls .................... 66
Switchgears .......................................................67
Light control ..................................................... 70
Keys.....................................................................74
Ignition switch and steering lock ..................76
Restoring motorcycle operation via the
PIN code .............................................................77
Clutch lever ........................................................79
 twistgrip ............................................ 80
Front brake lever ..............................................81
Rear brake pedal.............................................. 82
Gear change pedal........................................... 83
Adjusting the position of the
gearchange pedal and rear brake pedal...... 84
Riding the motorcycle ....................85
Running-in recommendations...................... 85
Pre-ride checks................................................. 86
ABS device ........................................................ 88
Engine  ............................................ 89
Moving  .........................................................93
Braking .............................................................. 94
Stopping the motorcycle................................ 96
Parking................................................................97
Refuelling.......................................................... 99
Tool kit and accessories................................. 101
Instrument panel (Dashboard).... 102
Instrument panel............................................102
Warning lights.................................................103
Main page items .............................................107
Riding Mode .................................................... 114
Engine rpm indication ....................................117
Interactive menu and Info display .............. 119
Cruise Control..................................................125
Trip master........................................................131
ABS deactivation ............................................134
Heated grips (if present) ............................... 136
Turn by turn (if present) ................................138
Chrono ..............................................................149
Fuel transfer (if present) ............................... 151
 menu...................................................158
 menu – Service ................................. 161
 menu – Riding Mode.......................166
 menu – Riding Mode – Power .......168
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 menu – Riding Mode – ABS...........170
 menu – Riding Mode – DTC........... 176
 menu – Riding Mode – DWC .........185
 menu – Riding Mode – EBC...........192
 menu – Riding Mode – DQS .......... 197
 menu – Riding Mode – Info Mode 200
 menu – Riding Mode – Default.... 202
 menu – Info display ........................ 205
 menu – Fuel indicator .....................210
 menu – DRL ......................................212
 menu – Display setup .....................214
 menu - PIN code...............................219
 menu - Date and time.................... 225
 menu - Tyre calibration...................233
 menu – Turn indicators .................. 239
 menu – Language ........................... 242
 menu - Units .................................... 244
 menu – Trip master precision ........251
 menu – Info...................................... 253
Ducati Link app connection (if present) .... 255
Warning displaying .......................................258
Error warnings.................................................261
Main use and maintenance
operations ....................................... 263
Checking coolant level and topping up,
if necessary ..................................................... 263
Checking brake and clutch fluid level ........ 264
Checking brake pads for wear ..................... 266
Charging the ..................................... 267
Checking drive chain tension ...................... 272
Lubricating the drive chain.......................... 274
Aligning the headlight.................................. 279
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors.................. 282
Tyres................................................................. 283
Check engine oil level ................................... 285
Cleaning the motorcycle .............................. 287
Storing the motorcycle................................. 289
 notes............................................. 290
Vehicle  ............................................291
Scheduled maintenance ..... 292
Scheduled maintenance 
operations to be carried out by the dealer 292
Scheduled maintenance 
operations to be carried out by the
Customer......................................................... 296
Technical data ................................ 297
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Weights ........................................................... 297
Overall dimensions........................................ 298
Top-ups ........................................................... 299
Engine...............................................................301
 ....................................................301
Spark plugs ......................................................301
Fuel system......................................................301
Brakes .............................................................. 302
Transmission .................................................. 303
Frame............................................................... 304
Wheels ............................................................. 304
Tyres................................................................. 304
Suspensions.................................................... 305
Exhaust system.............................................. 305
Available colours............................................ 305
Electric system............................................... 307
Open source .................... 313
Information about open source  .. 313
Declarations of conformity ...........314
Declarations of conformity ...........................314
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Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
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The "ACI Global Services" roadside assistance is
in force only in the following countries:
Denmark, Belgium, France, Luxembourg,
Switzerland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Norway,
Holland, Spain, Austria, Germany, Sweden, 
Canary Islands, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Greece, Hungary,
Malta, Poland, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine.
The Ducati Card Assistance Programme, created in
collaboration with Ducati and ACI Global Services,
 assistance in case of breakdown and/or
accident to the Ducati Customer. The service is
active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 24 months
(in case of extended warranty the relevant conditions
will apply) from the date of delivery of the
motorcycle or for the period of coverage of the Ever
Red warranty extension.
The roadside assistance services include:
●Roadside assistance and towing
●Information Service
● of passengers following roadside
assistance
●Return of passengers or continuation of the
journey
●Recovery of the repaired or found motorcycle
●Repatriation of the motorcycle from abroad
●Search and sending of spare  abroad
●Hotel expenses
●Recovery of the motorcycle  the road in case
of accident
●Advance payment of bail abroad
and may be requested in the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including
Corsica, roads open to ordinary  Fyrom (the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Germany,
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