Ducati MONSTER 695 User manual

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Use and maintenance manual
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We would like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts,
and congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle.
We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer journeys
as well as short daily trips, but however you use your
motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding s.p.a wishes you an
enjoyable ride.
We are continuously working to improve our Technical
Assistance service. For this reason, we recommend that
you follow strictly the instructions in this manual, especially
those regarding the running-in period. In this way, you can
be sure your Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a
pleasure to ride.
For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorized
service centres.
We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners
and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might
need.
Enjoy the ride!
Notes
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 the 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 safety and reliability, to avoid invalidating the warranty
and to maintain the value of your motorcycle, use only
original Ducati spare parts.
Warning
This manual is an integral part of the product and, if
ownership is transferred to a third party, must always be
passed to the new owner.

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Table of contents
General indications 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful road safety information 7
Riding with a full load 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of the motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD functions 13
The immobilizer system 16
Keys 16
Code card 17
Procedure to override the immobilizer using the
throttle twistgrip 18
Duplicate keys 19
Ignition switch and steering lock 20
Left-hand handlebar switch 21
Clutch lever 22
Cold start lever 23
Right-hand handlebar switch 24
Throttle twistgrip 25
Front brake lever 25
Rear brake pedal 26
Gearchange pedal 26
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 27
Main components and devices 28
Position on motorcycle 28
Fuel tank filler cap 29
Seat lock and helmet holder 30
Sidestand 31
Rear shock absorber adjusters 32
Riding the motorcycle 34
Running-in recommendations 34
Pre-ride checks 35
Starting the engine 36
Moving off 38
Braking 39
Stopping the motorcycle 40
Refuelling 40
Parking 41
Toolkit and accessories 42
Main Maintenance Operations 43
Lifting the fuel tank 43
Changing the air filter 44

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Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 45
Checking the brake pads for wear 46
Lubricating cables and joints 47
Adjusting the throttle cable 48
Charging the battery 49
Tensioning the drive chain 50
Lubrication of the drive chain 51
Changing light bulbs 52
Headlight aim 55
Tyres 56
Checking the engine oil level 58
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 59
General cleaning 60
Storing the motorcycle 61
Important notes 61
Maintenance 62
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried
out by the dealer 62
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried
out by the owner 65
Technical data 66
Dimensions (mm) 66
Weights 66
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 67
Engine 68
Timing system 68
Performance data 69
Spark plugs 69
Fuel system 69
Brakes 70
Transmission 71
Frame 72
Wheels 72
Tyres 72
Suspension 72
Exhaust system 73
Available colours 73
Electrical system 73
Periodic maintenance record 77
For United States of America Version
Only 79
Reporting of safety defects 79
Safety warnings 79
Noise emission warranty 79
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 79
Tampering warning 80
Riding safety 81
Protective apparel 82
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 82
Label location 83
California evaporation emission system 85
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 85
Routine Maintenance Record 88

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General indications
Warranty
For your own safety, to ensure the continuing reliability of
your motorcycle and to avoid the risk of invalidating the
warranty, we strongly recommend that you contact a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre for any
operations that require professional servicing 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.
However, the warranty does not apply to motorcycles
used in competitions. 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 so as to become familiar with your motorcycle.
If in doubt, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized
Workshop. You will find the information in the manual useful
on trips (which Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. hopes will be
smooth and enjoyable), and it will help you obtain top
performance from your motorcycle 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 lead to severe injury or even death.
Important
Risk of damage to the motorcycle and/or its
components.
Notes
Additional information about the current operation.
References to the right or left side of the motorcycle
assume you are sitting on the seat, facing forward.

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Useful road safety information
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.
Riders and passengers must always wear appropriate
clothing and a safety helmet.
Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become
tangled in the controls or limit your field of vision.
Never start or run the engine in enclosed space.
Exhaust gases are toxic and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a short time.
The rider should keep his/her feet on the footrests when
the motorcycle is in motion.
Always hold the handlebars firmly with both hands so
you will be ready for sudden changes in direction or in the
road surface. The pillion passenger should always hold on
to the grabhandles under the seat with both hands.
Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local
regulations.
Always respect speed limits where these are indicated.
However, always adapt your speed to suit the current
visibility, road and traffic conditions.
Always signal your intention to turn or change lane in
good time, using the appropriate turn signal indicators.
Be sure you are clearly visible and avoid riding within the
blind spot of a vehicle in front of you.
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 if leaving your motorcycle
unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes, and silencers remain hot for a
long time.
Warning
The exhaust system might be hot, even after engine is
switched off; take special care not to touch exhaust system
with any body part 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 sidestand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground, or your motorcycle
may fall over.

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Riding with a full load
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical for maintaining safety
standards, and to avoid getting into difficulties when making
sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Information on load capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order with
rider, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed
390 kg.
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest
possible position and as close to centre of the motorcycle
as possible.
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.
Check that the tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated
on page 54 and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data
All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,
one for the frame (fig. 1) and one for the engine (fig. 2).
Notes
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and
should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
Frame number
Engine number
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Controls
Warning
This section shows the position and function of the
controls used to drive the motorcycle. Be sure to read this
information carefully before you use the controls.
Position of the motorcycle controls (fig. 3)
1) Instrument panel.
2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.
3) Left-hand handlebar switch.
4) Clutch lever.
5) Cold start lever.
6) Right-hand handlebar switch.
7) Throttle twistgrip.
8) Front brake lever.
9) Gearchange pedal.
10) Rear brake pedal.
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