Ducati MONSTER 821 2016 User manual

Owner’s 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 243.
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. 8
Permitted use 9
Rider's obligation 10
Reporting safety defects 12
Rider education 13
Clothing 13
"Best Practices" for safety 15
Refueling 17
Carrying the maximum load allowed 18
Dangerous products - warnings 19
Vehicle ID number 21
Engine ID number 22
Plate positioning 23
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 27
California emission control warranty
statement 27
Your warranty rights and obligations 27
Manufacturer's warranty coverage 28
Owner's warranty responsibilities: 28
California evaporation emission system 29
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 30
Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 34
Display settings and functions 34
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual 38
Technological Dictionary 38
Function push-buttons 40
Parameter setting/displaying 41
Main functions 48
Motorcycle speed 50
Engine rpm indication (RPM) 51
Riding Mode 53
ABS 57
DTC 62
Engine coolant temperature 67
Menu 1 functions 69
Odometer (TOT) 70
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Trip meter 1 (TRIP A) 72
Trip meter 2 (TRIP B) 73
Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP FUEL) 74
Trip time 75
Clock 76
Menu 2 functions 77
Average fuel consumption 78
Instantaneous fuel consumption 80
Average speed 81
External air temperature 83
Service warning (SERVICE) 84
OIL SERVICE zero warning 85
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE countdown
indication 86
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 87
Errors 88
Error warnings 89
Displayed errors description 90
LAP time 94
Setting MENU 97
Customizing the Riding Mode 99
Customizing the Riding Mode: storing
settings 102
Customizing the Riding Mode: Engine setting 104
Customizing the Riding Mode: DTC level
setting 106
Customizing the Riding Mode: ABS setting 109
Customizing the Riding Mode: restoring default
settings (ALL DEFAULT) 112
Customizing the Riding Mode: Restoring default
settings 113
Battery voltage 115
Backlighting setting 117
LAP 119
Clock setting 127
Pin Code 130
Changing the PIN CODE 134
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 139
Setting the unit of measurement 140
Light control 150
The Immobilizer system 153
Keys 154
Operation 155
Duplicate keys 156
Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN
CODE 157
Controls 161
Position of motorcycle controls 161
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 162
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Left-hand switch 163
Clutch lever 164
Righthand switch 167
Throttle twistgrip 168
Front brake lever 169
Rear brake pedal 170
Gear change pedal 171
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 172
Main components and devices 174
Position on the vehicle 174
Tank filler plug 175
Seat lock 176
Seat height adjustment 178
Helmet cable 183
Sidestand 184
Front fork adjusters 186
Rear shock absorber adjusters 188
Riding the motorcycle 192
Break-in recommendations 192
Pre-ride checks 194
Starting the engine 197
Moving off 199
Braking 200
Stopping the motorcycle 202
Refueling 203
Parking 204
Tool kit and accessories 205
Main maintenance operations 206
Checking coolant level and topping up, if
necessary 206
Change the air filter 207
Check brake fluid level 208
Checking brake pads for wear 210
Charging the battery 211
Charging and maintenance of the battery during
winter storage 214
Removing the battery 216
Refitting the battery 222
Checking drive chain tension 228
Chain lubrication 230
Replacing the bulbs 231
Beam setting 232
Tires 234
Check engine oil level 237
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 239
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Cleaning the motorcycle 240
Storing the motorcycle 242
Important notes 242
Maintenance 243
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 243
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 246
Technical data 247
Weights 247
Overall dimensions 248
Top-ups 249
Engine 251
Timing system 252
Performance data 253
Spark plugs 253
Fuel system 253
Brakes 254
Transmission 255
Frame 256
Wheels 256
Tires 256
Suspensions 256
Exhaust system 256
Available colors 257
Electrical system 258
Routine maintenance record 264
Routine maintenance record 264
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Introduction
Safety guidelines
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 243.
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.
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
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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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