Ducati MULTISTRADA 1200 ENDURO User 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 391.
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 8
Safety guidelines 8
Warning symbols used in the manual 8
Intended use 9
Rider's obligations 11
Reporting of safety defects 13
Rider's training 13
Apparel 14
Safety "Best Practices" 15
Refueling 17
Carrying the maximum load allowed 18
Information about carrying capacity 18
Dangerous products - warnings 19
Vehicle identification number 21
Engine identification number 22
Option kits / Customizations 23
Plate position 32
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 36
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations 37
Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 37
Owner's warranty responsibilities 37
California evaporation emission system 38
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 39
Instrument panel (Dashboard) 42
Instrument panel 42
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual 48
Technological Dictionary 48
Function buttons 51
Parameter setting/displaying 53
Main functions 71
Engine rpm indication (RPM) 73
Vehicle speed 77
Riding Mode 79
DTC 89
ABS 96
DWC 103
Motorcycle setup 110
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DSS 112
Gear 117
Fuel level 118
Odometer (TOT) 120
Engine coolant temperature 122
Clock 124
Menu Functions 125
Residual range (RANGE) 127
Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 129
Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 131
Trip time (TRIP TIME) 132
LAP time 134
Average fuel consumption 136
Instantaneous fuel consumption 138
Average speed 140
External air temperature 142
TRIP MASTER 144
Auxiliary functions 146
Infotainment 149
Cruise Control 160
Vehicle Hold Control 163
Service warning (SERVICE) 165
OIL SERVICE zero warning 166
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO SERVICE
countdown indication 167
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO SERVICE
indication 168
Warning/Alarm (Warning) 169
Error warnings 179
Side stand warning 180
Fog lights 181
Setting MENU 182
Customizing the Riding Mode 185
Customizing the Riding Mode: Engine setting 188
Customizing the Riding Mode: DTC level
setting 191
Customizing the Riding Mode: DWC level
setting 194
Customizing the Riding Mode: ABS setting 197
Customizing the Riding Mode: DSS suspension
setting 200
Customizing the Riding Mode: Reset to default
settings (DEFAULT) 212
Customizing the Riding Mode: Reset to default
settings (ALL DEFAULT) 214
Display mode setting 215
Pin Code 219
Changing the PIN CODE 223
LAP 228
Display backlighting setting 234
Date setting 237
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Clock setting 243
Setting the unit of measurement 248
Bluetooth device setting 257
Information (INFO) 268
Light control 269
Immobilizer system 276
Keys 277
Replacing the battery in the active key 280
Duplicate keys 284
Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN
CODE 285
Controls 289
Position of motorcycle controls 289
"Hands free" system 290
Left-hand switch 304
Clutch lever 308
Right-hand switch 309
Throttle twistgrip 311
Front brake lever 312
Rear brake pedal 313
Gear change pedal 314
Adjusting the position of the gearchange pedal and
rear brake pedal 315
Main components and devices 318
Position on the vehicle 318
Fuel tank plug 319
Seat lock 321
Side stand 325
Bluetooth control unit 327
Power outlet 329
Central stand; 331
Assembling the Ducati side panniers 333
Using the side panniers 336
USB connection 341
Adjusting windscreen height 342
Steering damper 343
Front fork adjustment 344
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 345
Motorcycle track alignment variation 346
Riding the motorcycle 347
Running-in recommendations 347
Pre-ride checks 349
ABS 351
Engine start/stop 352
Moving off 355
Braking 356
ABS 356
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Stopping the motorcycle 358
Parking 359
Refueling 361
Tool kit and accessories 362
Main use and maintenance
operations 363
Checking coolant level and topping up, if
necessary 363
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 365
Checking brake pads for wear 367
Charging the battery 368
Checking drive chain tension 372
Lubricating the drive chain 374
Using the supplied chain tension gage 375
Rear turn indicators 377
Aligning the headlight 378
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 380
Tubeless tires 381
Check engine oil level 385
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 387
Cleaning the motorcycle 388
Storing the motorcycle 390
Important notes 390
Scheduled maintenance chart 391
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
carried out by the dealer 391
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
carried out by the customer 395
Technical data 396
Weights 396
Overall dimensions 397
Top-ups 398
Engine 400
Desmodromic timing system with variable timing
(DVT) 401
Performance 402
Spark plugs 402
Fuel system 402
Brakes 402
Transmission 403
Frame 404
Wheels 404
Tires 404
Suspensions 404
Exhaust system 405
Available colors 405
Electric system 407
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Routine maintenance record 414
Routine maintenance record 414
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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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