Ducati HYPERMOTARD 950SP User manual

Owner’s manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH
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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.
This manual must be preserved with care. If it is lost or becomes damaged, contact a Ducati Dealer or
authorised Service Centre without delay to obtain a new copy of the manual.
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.
Any and all reproduction or spreading of the contents herein in whole or in  is forbidden. All rights
reserved to Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Any request for  authorisation shall be addressed to this
company, specifying the reasons for request.
Enjoy your ride!
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Table of contents
Introduction 8
Safety guidelines 8
Warning symbols used in the manual 9
Intended use 10
Rider's obligations 10
Rider's training 11
Apparel 12
Safety "Best Practices" 13
Refuelling 15
Carrying the maximum load allowed 16
Information about carrying capacity 16
Dangerous products - warnings 17
Vehicle identification number 19
Engine identification number 20
Instrument panel (Dashboard) 21
Instrument panel 21
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual 24
Technological Dictionary 25
Information statement on UE directive
2014/53/UE 27
Function  30
Parameter displaying 31
Main and auxiliary functions 37
Vehicle speed indication 39
Gear indication 40
Engine rpm indication 41
DQS indicator 42
DTC indicator 44
ABS indicator 50
DWC indicator 56
Clock 62
Engine Coolant temperature 63
Riding mode 64
Function menu 69
Odometer (TOT) 70
Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 71
Average Fuel Consumption 1 (CONS.AVG
1) 73
Average speed 1 (SPEED AVG 1) 75
Trip time 1 (TRIP TIME 1) 77
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Ambient air temperature (T AIR) 79
 fuel reserve counter (TRIP
FUEL) 80
Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 81
Instantaneous fuel consumption
(CONS.) 83
Music player management (PLAYER) -
accessory 84
Call management (LAST CALLS) -
accessory 91
Heated handgrips (HEATING GRIPS) -
accessory 93
 menu (SETTING MENU) 95
 menu - riding mode (Riding
Mode) 97
 menu - riding mode-  the
engine (Engine) 100
 menu - riding mode-  the DTC
(DTC) 102
 menu - riding mode-  the ABS
(ABS) 105
 menu - riding mode-  the DWC
(DWC) 107
 menu - riding mode-  the DQS
(DQS) 110
 menu - riding mode- restore values
(Default) 112
 menu - riding mode - restore all values
for all riding modes (All Default) 113
 menu - pin code activation (Pin
Code) 114
 menu - pin code modification (Pin
Code) 119
 menu - lap time (Lap) 125
 menu -  the backlighting
(Backlight) 131
 menu -  the date and time
(Date and Clock) 133
 menu - unit of measurement 
(Units) 139
 menu - service information
(Service) 146
 menu - tyre  and drive ratio
(Tyre Calibration) 147
 menu - DRL light mode  -
accessory (DRL Control) 152
 menu -  Bluetooth devices -
accessory (Bluetooth) 154
 menu - turn indicator mode 
(Turn Indicators) 162
 menu - information (Info) 164
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Lap time (Lap) 166
Infotainment - accessory 168
Service indication (SERVICE) 176
Indication of Oil Service, Date Service and
Desmo Service COUNT DOWN 177
Indication of Oil Service, Date Service and
Desmo Service 178
DRL automatic mode indication -
accessory 179
Viewing side stand status 180
Warnings and Alarms 181
Errors 185
Light control 186
Immobilizer system 193
Keys 194
Key duplication 195
Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN
CODE 196
Controls 198
Position of motorcycle controls 198
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 199
 switch 200
Clutch lever 201
Right-hand switch 202
 twistgrip 203
Front brake lever 204
Rear brake pedal 205
Gear change pedal 206
Adjusting the position of the gearchange
pedal and rear brake pedal 207
Main components and devices 209
Position on the vehicle 209
Tank filler plug 210
Seat lock 211
Side stand 214
Front fork adjustment 215
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 217
Riding the motorcycle 219
Running-in recommendations 219
Pre-ride checks 221
ABS device 223
 the engine 224
Moving  226
Braking 227
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 227
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Stopping the motorcycle 229
Parking 230
Refuelling 231
Tool kit and accessories 233
Main use and maintenance
operations 236
Checking coolant level and topping up, if
necessary 236
Check clutch and brake fluid level 237
Checking brake pads for wear 239
Charging the  240
Checking drive chain tension 244
Lubricating the drive chain 246
Replacing the headlight bulbs 251
Changing the turn indicator bulbs 254
Number plate light 256
Aligning the headlight 257
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 259
Tubeless tyres 260
Check engine oil level 262
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 265
Cleaning the motorcycle 266
Storing the motorcycle 267
 notes 268
Scheduled maintenance  269
Scheduled maintenance  operations to
be carried out by the dealer 269
Scheduled maintenance  operations to
be carried out by the Customer 273
Technical data 274
Weights 274
Dimensions 275
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 276
Engine 278
Timing system 279
 data 280
Spark plugs 280
Fuel system 280
Brakes 280
Transmission 281
Frame 282
Wheels 282
Tyres 282
Suspension 282
Exhaust system 283
Available colours 283
Electric system 284
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Routine maintenance record 290
Routine maintenance record 290
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Introduction
Safety guidelines
We would like to welcome you among Ducati
enthusiasts, and congratulate you on your excellent
choice of motorcycle. We think you will ride your
Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as 
daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you
smooth and enjoyable riding.
Your motorcycle is the result of Ducati Motor
Holding S.p.A.'s on-going research and
development  It is  that you
preserve its quality standard by strictly observing
the maintenance plan and using genuine spare
 This manual provides instructions on minor
maintenance operations. Major maintenance
operations are described in the Workshop Manual
available to Ducati Authorised Service Centres.
In your own interest, for your safety and in order to
guarantee product reliability, you are strongly
advised to refer to our authorised Dealers and
Service Centres for any operations listed in the
scheduled maintenance  see page 269.
Our highly skilled  have access to special
implements and appropriate equipment required to
 any servicing job at best, and use Ducati
original spare  only as the best guarantee for
full interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Card.
The warranty does not apply to motorcycles used in
racing competitions.
Tampering with or altering any components, even
 will make the warranty null and void
 immediately. Improper or poor
maintenance, using other than original spare 
or  not expressly approved by Ducati may
invalidate your warranty rights and lead to damage
or loss of 
Your safety and that of other road users are very
 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
recommends that you ride responsibly.
Before using your motorcycle for the first time, read
this entire manual carefully and closely follow the
guidelines outlined in it. The manual provides full
information on proper motorcycle operation and
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maintenance. In case of any doubts, please contact a
Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
Warning symbols used in the manual
Several kinds of warnings are used as an  of the
possible hazards for you or other persons such as:
- Safety labels on the motorcycle;
- Safety messages preceded by a warning symbol
and either WARNING or IMPORTANT.

Failure to comply with these instructions may
put you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even
death of the rider or other persons.

Possibility of damaging 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.
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