Ducati hipermotard 2016 User manual

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Owner's manual US/CANADA
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We'd like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts and congratulate you on your excellent choice of
motorcycle. We imagine you'll be riding your Ducati motorcycle for long trips as well as short daily excursions.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.
Your motorcycle is the result of constant research and development by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., so it's
important that the standard of quality is upheld through careful observance of the scheduled maintenance
chart and the use of original spare parts. In the Owner's Manual you'll find instructions for performing small
maintenance procedures. The most important servicing and maintenance procedures are contained in the
Service Manual available at Authorized Service Centers of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A..
In your own interest and safety, and in order to guarantee product reliability, we strongly recommend that
you go to an Authorized Dealer or Service Center for any servicing included on the scheduled maintenance
chart, see page 204.
Our highly skilled staff has access to the special tools and equipment needed to perform any servicing
procedure with expertise. They use only Ducati original spare parts as the best guarantee for full
interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet. The Warranty does not extend to motorcycles used
in competitions or competitive trials. Any tampering or even partial modification of the components will result
in automatic invalidation of Warranty rights. Incorrect or insufficient servicing procedures, use of non-original
spare parts or parts not explicitly approved by Ducati may lead to the invalidation of the Warranty, besides
potential damage and reduced performance.
Enjoy your ride!
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Safety guidelines 7
Warning symbols used in the manual 7
Intended use 8
Rider's obligations 8
Reporting of safety defects 10
Rider's training 10
Apparel 12
Safety "Best Practices" 13
Refueling 15
Carrying the maximum load allowed 16
Information about carrying capacity 16
Hazardous products - warnings 17
Vehicle identification number 19
Engine identification number 20
Plate position 21
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 25
California emission control warranty statement Your
warranty rights and obligations 26
Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 26
Owner's warranty responsibilities: 26
California evaporation emission system 27
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 28
Instrument panel (Dashboard) 31
Instrument panel 31
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual 36
Technological Dictionary 36
Function buttons 38
Main functions 39
Parameter setting and displaying 40
Vehicle speed indicator 42
Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 43
Gear indication 44
Menu 1 functions 46
Odometer 47
Trip meter 1 48
Trip meter 2 49
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Partial fuel reserve counter 50
Average fuel consumption 51
Instantaneous fuel consumption 52
Average speed 53
Trip time 54
Menu 2 functions 55
Engine coolant temperature 56
External air temperature 58
Clock 59
Set-Up - Riding Mode set indication 60
DTC 61
ABS 66
Service warning (SERVICE) 70
Indication if the LAP function is active/not
active 73
Set-Up function (RIDING MODE) (riding mode
change) 74
Error displaying (ERRORS) 77
Setting menu 83
Customizing the Riding Mode (RIDING
MODE) 85
DTC Set-Up 89
ABS Set-Up 91
ENGINE Set-Up 93
ALL DEFAULT (restoring the default parameters of all
RIDING MODES) 95
DEFAULT (restoring the default parameters of a
single RIDING MODE) 97
Instrument panel back-lighting setting
(B.LIGHT) 99
Lap Timer (LAP): LAP on/off 101
Lap Timer (LAP): LAP recording 103
Lap Timer (LAP): view of stored LAPs 105
Clock setting function (CLOCK) 109
Battery voltage function (BATTERY) 111
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 112
Immobilizer code (PIN CODE) 113
Setting the unit of measurement (UNITS) 121
Other functions 130
Light control 132
Immobilizer system 135
Keys 136
Operation 137
Duplicate keys 138
PIN CODE entering function for overriding
purposes 139
Controls 142
Position of motorcycle controls 142
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 143
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Left-hand switch 144
Clutch lever 145
Right-hand switch 148
Throttle twistgrip 149
Front brake lever 150
Rear brake pedal 151
Gear change pedal 152
Adjusting the gear change pedal and the rear
brake 153
Main components and devices 155
Position on the vehicle 155
Fuel tank plug 156
Seat lock 157
Helmet cable 159
Side stand 161
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 162
Riding the motorcycle 164
Running-in recommendations 164
Pre-ride checks 166
ABS 168
Starting the engine 169
Moving off 171
Braking 172
ABS 172
Stopping the motorcycle 174
Parking 175
Refueling 176
Tool kit and accessories 177
Main use and maintenance
operations 178
Checking coolant level and topping up, if
necessary 178
Check brake fluid level 179
Checking brake pads for wear 181
Charging the battery 182
Checking drive chain tension 186
Lubricating the drive chain 188
Replacing the headlight bulbs 189
Changing the turn indicator bulbs 192
Number plate light 193
Aligning the headlight 194
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 196
Tubeless tires 197
Check engine oil level 199
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 201
Cleaning the motorcycle 202
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Storing the motorcycle 203
Important notes 203
Scheduled maintenance chart 204
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
carried out by the dealer 204
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
carried out by the customer 207
Specifications 208
Weights 208
Overall dimensions 209
Top-ups 210
Engine 212
Timing system 213
Performance 214
Spark plugs 214
Fuel system 214
Brakes 214
Transmission 215
Frame 216
Wheels 216
Tires 216
Suspensions 216
Exhaust system 217
Available colors 217
Electric system 218
Routine maintenance record 224
Routine maintenance record 224
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Introduction
Safety guidelines
Your safety and that of others are very important.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. urges you to ride your
motorcycle responsibly.
Before using your motorcycle for the first time,
please read this manual carefully from start to finish
and closely follow the guidelines. This will allow you
to obtain all information regarding a correct use and
maintenance. If you have any doubts or questions,
consult a Dealer or Authorized Service Center.
Warning symbols used in the manual
Different forms of information regarding potential
hazards that may affect you or others have been
used. These include:
- Safety stickers on the motorcycle;
- Safety warnings preceded by a warning symbol
and by one or the two words CAUTION or
IMPORTANT.
Attention
Failure to observe these instructions may lead
to a hazardous situation and cause severe injury to
the rider or others, or even death.
Important
Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or
its components.
Note
Additional information regarding the job being
performed.
The terms RIGHT and LEFT are referred to the
motorcycle viewed from the riding position.
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Intended use
Attention
This motorcycle is designed for on-road use,
may be used occasionally on dirt trail. Usage in
conditions for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
off-road use) can lead to loss of control of the
motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Attention
This motorcycle must not be used for towing or
for the addition of a sidecar, since this may cause a
loss or control and consequent accident.
This motorcycle carries the rider and can carry a
passenger.
Attention
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order with rider, passenger, baggage and additional
accessories must not exceed 895lb/ 406kg.
Rider's obligations
All riders must hold a driver's license.
Attention
Riding without a license is illegal and punishable
by law. Make sure you always have your license on
you when setting out on the motorcycle. Do not allow
inexpert riders or those not in possession of an
authorized driver's license to ride the motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle when under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Attention
Riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs is
illegal and punishable by law.
Avoid taking medication before riding the motorcycle
if you have not consulted your doctor about potential
side effects.
Attention
Some medications may induce sleepiness or
other effects that impair reflexes and the ability of the
rider to control the motorcycle, which may lead to
accident.
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