Ducati MONSTER 1200 s User manual

Owner’s manual

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discrepancies when comparing some illustrations with your motorcycle.
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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 264.
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
Permitted use 8
Rider's obligation 9
Reporting safety defects 11
Rider education 12
Clothing 12
"Best Practices" for safety 14
Refueling 16
Carrying the maximum load allowed 17
Dangerous products - warnings 18
Vehicle ID number 20
Engine ID number 21
Plate positioning 22
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 26
California emission control warranty
statement 26
Your warranty rights and obligations 26
Manufacturer's warranty coverage 27
Owner's warranty responsibilities: 27
California evaporation emission system 28
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 29
Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 33
Display settings and functions 33
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual 37
Technological Dictionary 37
Function push-buttons 39
Parameter setting/displaying 40
Main functions 54
Engine rpm indication (RPM) 56
Motorcycle speed 59
Riding Mode 61
DTC 66
ABS 71
Menu Functions 75
Odometer (TOT) 77
Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 79
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Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 80
Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP FUEL) 81
LAP time 82
Engine coolant temperature 85
Instantaneous fuel consumption 87
Average fuel consumption 88
Average speed 90
Trip time 91
External air temperature 92
Clock 93
Auxiliary functions 94
Service warning (SERVICE) 96
OIL SERVICE zero warning 97
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE countdown
indication 98
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 99
Warning/Alarm (Warning) 100
Error warnings 104
Displayed errors description 106
Viewing side stand status 110
Setting MENU 111
Customizing the Riding Mode 114
Customizing the Riding Mode: ABS setting 117
Customizing the Riding Mode: DTC level
setting 120
Customizing the Riding Mode: Engine setting 123
Customizing the Riding Mode: Restoring default
settings 126
Battery voltage 128
Display backlighting setting 131
Clock setting 133
Pin Code 137
Changing the PIN CODE 141
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 145
Setting the unit of measurement 146
Display mode setting 157
LAP 159
DDA 165
Display backlighting color 170
Light control 172
The Immobilizer system 175
Keys 176
Operation 177
Duplicate keys 178
Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN
CODE 179
Controls 183
Position of motorcycle controls 183
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 184
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Left-hand switch 185
Clutch lever 186
Righthand switch 187
Throttle twistgrip 188
Front brake lever 189
Rear brake pedal 190
Gear change pedal 191
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 192
Main components and devices 194
Position on the vehicle 194
Tank filler plug 195
Seat lock 196
Seat height adjustment 197
Helmet cable 202
Sidestand 203
Front fork adjusters 205
Front fork adjusters 207
Rear shock absorber adjusters 209
Rear shock absorber adjusters 210
Riding the motorcycle 214
Break-in recommendations 214
Pre-ride checks 216
Starting the engine 219
Moving off 221
Braking 222
Stopping the motorcycle 224
Refueling 225
Parking 226
Tool kit and accessories 227
Main maintenance operations 228
Checking coolant level and topping up, if
necessary 228
Change the air filter 229
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 229
Checking brake pads for wear 231
Charging the battery 232
Charging and maintenance of the battery during
winter storage 235
Removing the battery 237
Refitting the battery 243
Checking drive chain tension 249
Chain lubrication 251
Replacing the bulbs 252
Beam setting 253
Tires 255
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Check engine oil level 258
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 260
Cleaning the motorcycle 261
Storing the motorcycle 263
Important notes 263
Maintenance 264
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 264
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 267
Technical data 268
Weights 268
Overall dimensions 269
Top-ups 270
Engine 272
Timing system 273
Performance data 274
Spark plugs 274
Fuel system 274
Brakes 275
Transmission 276
Frame 277
Wheels 277
Tires 277
Suspensions 277
Exhaust system 278
Available colors 278
Electrical system 279
Routine maintenance record 285
Routine maintenance record 285
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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 must be used only on road surfaces
with asphalt or flat and even pavement.
This motorcycle may not be used on dirt roads or for
off-road riding.
Attention
Using the bike off-road may cause the rider to
lose control, which in turn may lead to vehicle
damage, injury or death.
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 after the supplied kit is installed. It can only
be installed at a Ducati Dealer or authorized Service
Center.
Attention
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order including rider, passenger, luggage and
additional accessories should not exceed 390 kg/859
lb.
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