Ducati Diavel User manual

cod 913.7.181.1E

1
E
Owner’s manual

2
E

3
E
Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept our best
compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We think you
will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as
short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you
smooth and enjoyable riding.
We are continuously working to improve our Technical
Assistance service. For this reason, we recommend that you
strictly follow the instructions in this manual, especially
those regarding the running-in period. This will ensure that
your Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to ride.
For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorised
service centres.
We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners
and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might
need.
Enjoy your ride!
Note
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. cannot accept any liability
for errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this
manual. All information in this manual is valid at the time of
going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right
to make any modifications required due to the ongoing
development of their products.
For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty, reliability
and worth of your motorcycle, use original Ducati spare parts
only.
Warning
This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle
and - if the motorcycle is resold - must always be handed
over to the new owner.

4
ETable of contents
General Indications 7
Warranty 7
Symbols 7
Useful information for safe riding 8
Carrying the maximum load allowed 9
Identification data 10
Dashboard 11
Dashboard on handlebar 12
LCD unit functions 14
Vehicle speed indicator 15
Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 16
Clock 17
Coolant temperature 18
Display background colour (Automatic adjustment) 19
Dashboard on tank 19
TFT - Parameter setting/display 21
Total distance covered indicator: “Odometer“ 23
“Trip 1“ meter 24
“Trip 2“ meter 25
Distance travelled on fuel reserve: “TRIP FUEL“ 25
Indicator “CONS. AVG“ - Average fuel consumption 26
Indicator “CONS.“ - Instantaneous fuel consumption 26
Indicator “SPEED AVG” - Average speed 27
Indicator “TRIP TIME“ - Trip time 27
Indicator “AIR” - Air temperature 28
Engaged gear indicator 29
“Riding Mode set“ indication 30
Indication if the “LAP” function is active/not active 31
“Riding Style” function (riding style change) 32
Maintenance indicator 34
Maintenance table 34
Residual range indication when the SERVICE is due 36
Indication of range reached for SERVICE 38
Warning indication (Alarms/Signals) 40
“Low” battery level 41
Traction Control (DTC) deactivated 41
Hands Free key (HF) not recognised 42
“Low“ Hands Free key (HF) battery level 42
“High“ engine coolant temperature 43
Steering release error - Steering still locked 43
Dashboard diagnosis 44
“Setting” menu 48
“Riding Mode” customisation 50
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) setting function 52
ENGINE setting function (Engine Power Control) 56
DEFAULT function (Resetting Ducati default parameters) 58
Menu 2 On/Off function 59
Background setting function for the dashboard on tank -
DASHBOARD 1 62
Backlighting setting function for the dashboard on handlebar
- DASHBOARD 2 64

5
E
Digital RPM indication function 66
LAP Activation/Deactivation function (lap time) 68
LAP registration function 70
Stored LAP display function 72
Stored LAP erase function 74
Battery voltage indicator (BATTERY) 76
Clock setting function 78
Units of measurement modification function 80
ABS disabling function 84
The immobilizer system 86
Keys 86
Replacing the battery in the active key 88
Duplicate keys 91
Immobilizer override procedure 92
Light control 96
Controls 101
Position of motorcycle controls 101
“Hands free” system 102
LH switch 112
Clutch lever 113
RH switch 114
Throttle twistgrip 115
Front brake lever 115
Rear brake pedal 116
Gear change pedal 116
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 117
Main components and devices 119
Position on the vehicle 119
Tank filler plug 120
Seat lock 121
Side stand 124
Passenger grabhandle 125
Adjusting the front fork 126
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 128
Directions for use 132
Running-in recommendations 132
Pre-ride checks 134
Engine on/off 136
Moving off 138
Braking 138
Stopping the motorcycle 140
Parking 140
Refuelling 143
Tool kit and accessories 144
Main maintenance operations 145
Changing air filter 145
Checking and topping up coolant level 145
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 146
Checking brake pads for wear 148
Lubricating cables and joints 149
Adjusting throttle control free play 150
Charging the battery 151
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 158
Checking drive chain tension 159

6
EChain lubrication 160
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 161
Beam setting 162
Rear-view mirror adjustment 164
Tubeless tyres 165
Checking engine oil level 167
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 168
General cleaning 169
Storing the bike away 170
Important notes 170
Scheduled maintenance chart 171
Operations to be carried out by the dealer 171
Operations to be carried out by the dealer 173
Operations to be carried out by the customer 174
Technical data 175
Overall dimensions (mm) 175
Weights 175
Engine 177
Timing system 177
Performance data 178
Spark plugs 178
Fuel system 178
Brakes 179
Transmission 180
Frame 181
Wheels 181
Tyres 181
Suspensions 181
Exhaust system 182
Colour schemes 182
Electric system 182
Scheduled maintenance reminder 188
For United States of America
version Only 189
Routine maintenance record 199

7
E
General Indications
Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to a Ducati Dealer
or Authorised Service Centre for servicing that requires any
particular technical expertise.
Our highly skilled staff have the tools required to perform any
servicing job to the highest professional standards, using
only Ducati original spare parts to ensure full
interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet. The
warranty does not apply to motorcycles used in competitions
or in cases where there is evidence of poor maintenance. If
any motorcycle part is tampered with, modified, or replaced
with parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the
warranty period, the warranty is automatically invalidated.
Symbols
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual
carefully in order to become familiar with your motorcycle. If
in doubt, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised
Service Centre. The information contained herein will prove
useful on your trips - and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes
you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the
performance of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time.
This booklet uses a set of symbols with special meanings:
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may put you
at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even death.
Important
Risk of damage to the motorcycle and/or its
components.
Note
Additional information about the current operation.
The terms RIGHT and LEFT are referred to the motorcycle
viewed from the riding position.

8
EUseful information for safe riding
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are
inexperienced or do not hold a valid licence.
Both rider and pillion passenger must ALWAYS wear a safety
helmet.
Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become
entangled in the controls or limit your field of vision.
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are
toxic and may lead to loss of consciousness or even death
within a short time.
Both rider and pillion passenger should keep their feet on the
footpegs when the motorcycle is in motion.
ALWAYS hold the handlebars firmly with both hands in order
to be ready for sudden changes of direction or in the road
surface. The pillion passenger should ALWAYS hold on to the
special handle onto tail guard with both hands. For details on
rear grab handle refer to “Passenger grabhandle” on page
125.
Ride within the law and observe national and local rules.
ALWAYS respect speed limits where these are posted.
However, ALWAYS adjust your speed to the visibility, road
and traffic conditions you are riding in.
ALWAYS signal your intention to turn or pull to the next lane
in good time using the suitable turn indicators.
Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the blind
spot of vehicles ahead.
Be very careful at road junctions, or when riding in areas near
exits from private land or car parks, or on the slip roads to
motorways.
ALWAYS turn off the engine when refuelling.
Be extremely careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the
exhaust pipe when refuelling.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
While refuelling, it is possible to inhale noxious fuel vapours.
Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing,
immediately wash with soap and water and change your
clothing.
ALWAYS remove the key when you leave your motorcycle
unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes and silencers remain hot for a long
time.
Warning
The exhaust system may still be hot even after engine
is switched off; take special care not to touch the exhaust
system with any part of your body and do not park the
motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves, etc.).
Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to knock against
it, and use the side stand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground, or your motorcycle
may fall over.

9
E
Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety
features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden
manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Warning
Do not exceed the total permitted weight for the
motorcycle and pay attention to information provided below
regarding load capacity.
Information on load capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order including
rider, passenger, luggage and additional accessories should
not exceed:
400 kg.
Important
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the
lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure.
Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to
become unstable.
Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front
mudguard, as this would cause dangerous instability.
Do not insert objects into gaps in the frame, where they
could interfere with moving parts.
If the side panniers are fitted (available upon request from
the Ducati spare parts service), divide the baggage and
accessories based on their weight and place them uniformly
inside the side panniers. Lock both side panniers using the
suitable key lock.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
indicated at page 165 and that they are in good condition.