Ducati Hypermotard User manual

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, for your 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.
Have fun!
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Safety guidelines 7
Warning symbols used in the manual. 7
Permitted use 8
Rider's obligation 8
Reporting of safety defects 10
Rider education 10
Clothing 11
“Best Practices” for safety 12
Refueling 14
Carrying the maximum load allowed 15
Information about carrying capacity 15
Dangerous products - warnings 16
Vehicle ID number 18
Engine ID number 19
Plate positioning 20
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 24
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations 25
Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 25
Owner's warranty responsibilities: 25
California evaporation emission system 26
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 27
Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 30
Instrument panel 30
Technological Dictionary 33
Function pushbuttons 35
LCD unit functions 36
LCD - How to set/display parameters 37
Vehicle speed indicator 40
Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 41
Menu 1 functions 42
Menu 1 functions: Odometer (TOT) 43
Menu 1 functions: Trip meter (TRIP 1) 44
Menu 1 functions: "Trip 2" meter (TRIP 2) 45
Menu 1 functions: Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP
FUEL) 46
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Menu 1 functions: Average Fuel Consumption
indicator (CONS. AVG) 47
Menu 1 functions: Instantaneous fuel consumption
indicator (CONS.) 48
Menu 1 functions: Average speed indicator (SPEED
AVG) 49
Menu 1 functions: Trip time indicator (TIME
TRIP) 50
Menu 2 functions 51
Menu 2 functions: Coolant temperature 52
Menu 2 functions: Air temperature (AIR) 54
Menu 2 functions: Clock 55
SET UP - Riding Mode set 56
SERVICE function - Maintenance interventions 57
Active / not active ERRORS indication 60
Indication if the LAP function is active/not
active 61
Riding Mode SET UP function (riding style
change) 62
Error display (ERRORS) 65
SETTING MENU 70
Customizing Riding Modes (R.MODE) 72
DTC set up 76
ABS set up 82
ENGINE set up 86
ALL DEFAULT (Resetting the default parameters of
all Riding Modes) 88
DEFAULT (Resetting the default parameters of a
single Riding Mode) 90
Dashboard backlighting setting function
(B.LIGHT) 92
Lap time function (LAP): LAP activation/deactivation
function 94
Lap time function (LAP): LAP registration 96
Funzione Tempo sul giro (LAP): stored LAP
display 98
Clock setting function (CLOCK) 102
Battery voltage function (BATTERY) 104
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 105
Immobilizer code (PIN CODE) 106
The Immobilizer system 114
Keys 115
Entering PIN CODE function for vehicle release
116
Operation 119
Duplicate keys 120
Light control 121
Units of measurement modification function
(UNITS) 124
Other functions 134
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Controls 143
Position of motorcycle controls 143
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 144
Left-hand switch 145
Clutch lever 146
Right-hand switch 149
Throttle twistgrip 150
Front brake lever 151
Rear brake pedal 152
Gear change pedal 153
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 154
Main components and devices 156
Position on the vehicle 156
Tank filler plug 157
Seat lock 158
Helmet cable 160
Side stand 161
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 162
Riding the motorcycle 164
Break-in recommendations 164
Pre-ride checks 166
ABS 168
Starting the motorcycle 169
Moving off 171
Braking 172
Stopping the motorcycle 174
Parking 175
Refueling 176
Tool kit and accessories 177
Main maintenance operations 178
Check and top up the coolant level 178
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 179
Check brake pads for wear 181
Charge the battery 182
Check drive chain tension 186
Chain lubrication 188
Replace the headlight bulbs 189
Replace the turn indicator bulbs 192
Number plate light 193
Beam setting 194
Adjust rear-view mirrors 196
Tubeless tyres 197
Check engine oil level 199
Clean and replace the spark plugs 201
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Clean the motorcycle 202
Storing the motorcycle 203
Important notes 203
Scheduled maintenance chart 204
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 204
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 207
Technical data 208
Weights 208
Overall dimensions 209
Top-ups 210
Engine 211
Timing system 212
Performance data 213
Spark plugs 213
Fuel system 213
Brakes 213
Transmission 214
Frame 215
Wheels 215
Tires 215
Suspensions 215
Exhaust system 215
Available colors 216
Electrical system 217
Routine maintenance record 223
Routine maintenance record 223
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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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Permitted use
This motorcycle may be used on dirt roads or for off-
road riding.
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 895 lb/ 406 kg.
Rider's obligation
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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Some countries require mandatory insurance
coverage.
Attention
Check the laws applicable to your country. Take
out an insurance policy and keep the policy in a safe
place along with the other motorcycle documents.
To protect the safety of the rider and/or passenger,
some countries have made it a law to wear a
homologated helmet.
Attention
Check the laws applicable to your country.
Riding without a helmet may be punishable by a fine.
Attention
Failure to be wearing a helmet in case of
accident increases the chance of serious injury and
even death.
Attention
Make sure that the helmet is in compliance with
safety specifications, provides excellent visibility, is
the correct size for the head, and has the DOT
(Department of Transportation) label affixed to the
helmet surface. Laws regulating traffic vary from
country to country. Check the laws in force in your
country before riding the motorcycle and pay strict
adherence to them .
Attention
Tampering with Noise Control System
Prohibited. Federal Law prohibits the following acts
or causing thereof:
1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any
person, other than for purposes of maintenance,
repair, or replacement, of any device or element
of design incorporated into any new vehicle for
the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use; or
2) the use of the vehicle after such device or
element of design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.
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