Ducati MONSTER S4R S User manual

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Owner’s manual
DUCATIMONSTERS4R

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Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept out
best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We
think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long
journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding
S.p.A wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.
We are steadily doing our best to improve our “Technical
Assistance” service. For this reason, we recommend you
to strictly follow the indications given in this manual,
especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your
Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable
emotions.
For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please
contact our authorized service centres.
Enjoy your ride!
Note
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. declines any liability
whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this
manual. The information contained herein is valid at the
time of going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
reserves the right to make any changes required by the
future development of the above-mentioned products.
For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty,
reliability and worth of your motorcycle, use original
Ducati spare parts only.
Warning
This manual forms an integral part of the
motorcycle and - if the motorcycle is resold - must
always be handed over to the new owner.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the max load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
The immobilizer system 14
Keys 14
Code Card 15
Procedure to disable immobilizer engine block through
throttle twistgrip 16
Duplicate keys 17
Ignition switch and steering lock 18
Left switch 19
Clutch lever 19
Cold start lever 20
Right switch 20
Throttle twistgrip 21
Front brake lever 21
Rear brake pedal 22
Gear change pedal 22
Setting the gear change pedal 23
Adjusting the rear brake pedal 24
Main components and devices 25
Location 25
Tank filler plug 26
Seat catch and helmet fasener 27
Side stand 28
Shock absorber adjusters 29
Front fork adjusters 30
Changing motorcycle track alignment 32
Directions for use 34
Running-in recommendations 34
Pre-ride checks 36
Starting the engine 37
Moving off 40
Braking 40
Stopping the motorcycle 41
Refueling 41
Parking 42
Tool kit and accessories 43
Main maintenance operations 44
Renoving the fairing 44
Lifting the fuel tank 45
Changing air filter 46
Checking the coolant level 47
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 48

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Checking brake pads for wear 49
Throttle cable adjustment 49
Lubricating cables and joints 50
Charging the battery 51
Checking drive chain tension 52
Chain lubrication 52
Replacing bulbs 53
Headlamp alignment 56
Tyres 58
Checking engine oil level 60
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 61
Cleaning the motorcycle 62
Storing the bike away 63
Important notes 63
Technical data 64
Overall dimensions 64
Weights 64
Top-ups 65
Engine 66
Timing system 66
Performance data 67
Spark plugs 67
Brakes 67
Transmission 68
Frame 69
Wheels 69
Tyres 69
Suspensions 69
Electric system 70
Monster S4R versions 73
Monster S4R 73
For United States of America version only 74
Routine maintenance record 85

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GENERAL
Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our
authorized Dealers and workshops for any servicing
requiring particular technical expertise. Our highly skilled
staff have access to the implements required to perform
any servicing job at best, and use Ducati original spare
parts only as the best guarantee for full
interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a “Warranty Card”.
However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles
used in competitions or competitive trials. No motorcycle
part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced with
parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the
warranty period, or the warranty right will be
automatically invalidated.
Symbols
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this
booklet carefully so as to become familiar with your
motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati
dealer or authorized workshop. The information
contained herein will prove useful on your trips - and
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth,
enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the performance
of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time. The text is
supplemented with schematic illustrations for quick
reference and better understanding of the subjects
concerned.
This manual contains some special remarks:
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may put
you at risk and lead to severe injury or death.
Important
Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or its
components.
Note
Additional information concerning the job being
carried out.
The terms right and left are referred to the motorcycle
direction of travel.

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Useful information for safe riding
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always
make sure you have your licence with you when riding;
you need a valid licence to be entitled to ride your
motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to inexperienced riders or
who do not hold a valid licence.
Both rider and pillion passenger must always wear a
safety helmet.
Wear proper clothing, with no loose items or accessories
that may become tangled in the controls or limit your
zone of vision.
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are
poisonous and may lead to loss of consciousness or even
death within a short time.
Both rider and pillion passenger should keep their feet on
the footpegs when the motorcycle is in motion.
Always hold the handlebar firmly with both hands so you
will be ready for sudden changes of direction or in the
road surface. The pillion passenger should always hold
on to the suitable handles under the seat with both
hands.
Ride within the law and observe national and local rules.
Always respect speed limits where these are posted.
However, always adjust your speed to the visibility, road
and traffic conditions you are riding in.
Always signal your intention to turn or pull to the next
lane in good time using the suitable turn indicators.
Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the
blind spot of vehicles ahead.
Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or when
riding in the areas near exits from private grounds, car
parks or on slip roads to access motorways.
Always turn off the engine when refueling.
Be extremely careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on
the exhaust pipe when refueling.
Do not smoke when refueling.
While refueling, you may 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 when you leave your motorcycle
unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes, and mufflers stay hot for a
long time.
Warning
The exhaust system might be hot, even after
engine is switched off; pay particular attention not to
touch exhaust system with any body part and do not park
the vehicle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves
etc.).
Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to hit it and
use the side stand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground or your motorcycle
may fall over.

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Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding,
carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these
safety features and avoiding trouble when performing
sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Information about carrying capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order
including rider, pillion passenger, luggage and additional
accessories should not exceed 390 Kg.
Try to arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the
lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided
on the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Improperly
secured luggage may affect stability.
Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to
the front mud guard as this would affect stability and
cause danger.
Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the
gaps of the frame as these may foul moving parts.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
(see page 58) and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data
All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,
for frame (fig. 1) and engine (fig. 2).
Frame number
Engine number
Note
These numbers identify the motorcycle model and
should always be indicated when ordering spare parts.
fig. 1
fig. 2

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CONTROLS
Warning
This section details the position and function of all
the controls you need to drive your motorcycle. Be sure
to read this information carefully before you use the
controls.
Position of motorcycle controls (fig. 3)
1) Instrument panel.
2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.
3) Left switch.
4) Clutch lever.
5) Cold start lever.
6) Right switch.
7) Throttle twistgrip.
8) Front brake lever.
9) Gear change pedal.
10) Rear brake pedal.
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