Ducati MULTISTRADA 1200S ABS 2015 Instruction manual

2015 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200S ABS
Workshop Manual
MTS(E4).01 - General
Symbols - Abbreviations - References
Product specifications
Dangerous products - warnings
General maintenance instructions
General safety rules
MTS(E4).02 - Model-specific information
Model identification
Identification data
MTS(E4).03 - Technical data
Technical specifications
Lights/instrument panel
Injection system
Fuel system
Injection-ignition system
Charging system/generator
Hydraulic brakes
Rear suspension
Rear wheel
Front suspension
Front wheel
Cooling system
Gearbox
Cylinder/piston
Crankshaft
Timing system/valves
Transmission
Colours
General
Overall dimensions
Dimensions
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids
Tightening torque settings
Frame tightening torque values
Engine tightening torque values
Service tools
Diagnosis special tools
Frame special tools
Engine special tools
MTS(E4).04 - Maintenance operations
Vehicle pre-delivery
Vehicle pre-delivery
Scheduled maintenance chart
Operations to be carried out by the customer
Operations to be carried out by the dealer
Maintenance operations
Filling the clutch hydraulic circuit

Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
Changing the clutch fluid
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
Front fork adjustment
Adjusting the position of the gearchange pedal and rear brake pedal
Adjusting the front brake control lever
Checking rear brake pad wear and replacing brake pads
Checking front brake pad wear and replacing brake pads
Adjusting the chain tension
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Changing the fluid in the rear brake system
Changing the fluid in the front brake system
Changing the coolant
Check coolant level
Changing and cleaning the air filters
Changing the spark plugs
Change timing belts
Checking valve clearance
Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Check engine oil level
MTS(E4).05 - Fairings
Rear-view mirrors
Refitting the headlight fairing
Removing the headlight fairing
Refitting the panel
Removing the panel
Fairings
Refitting the tank fairings
Removing the tank fairings
Refitting the front half-fairing
Removing the front half-fairing
Seat - tail guard and side body panels
Refitting the seat
Refitting side body panel and tail guard
Removing the side body panels and the tail guard
Removing the seat
Front mudguard - Belly pan
Refitting the belly pan
Removing the belly pan
Refitting the front mudguard
Removing the front mudguard
Rear mudguard - Splash guard
Refitting the splash guard
Removing the splash guard
Refitting the rear mudguard
Removing the rear mudguard
MTS(E4).06 - Electric system and engine management
Wiring diagram
Branch 10
Branch 9
Branch 8
Branch 7
Branch 6
Branch 5
Branch 4
Branch 3

Branch 2
Branch 1
Routing of wiring on frame
Key to wiring diagram
Technological Dictionary
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the manual
Charge system - Battery
Rectifier-regulator
Alternator / Generator
Refitting the battery
Removing the battery
Topping up the electrolyte
Recharging the battery
Checking the battery charging system
Electric starter
Solenoid starter
Starter motor
Electric starting system
Lighting
Replacing the tail light bulbs
Tail light
Aligning the headlight
Replacing the headlight bulbs
Headlight
Handlebar controls: controls
Right-hand switch
Left-hand switch
Safety and protection sensors: controls
Horn
Checking the fuses
Side stand switch
Air temperature sensor
Engine temperature sensor
Clutch switch
Oil pressure sensor
Gear/neutral sensor
Rear stop switch
Front stop switch
Electrical components: checks
Exhaust valve motor
Solenoid valves
Coils
Electronic components: checks
Accelerometers
Bluetooth
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
Knock Sensor
Accelerator Position System (APS)
Lambda sensors
Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL)
Local Interconnect Network (LIN)
VIN line
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
CAN line
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
Rpm sensor (pick-up)
Throttle Position System (TPS)

Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV)
Black Box System (BBS)
Map sensor
Engine control unit (ECU)
Instrumentation: Dashboard
Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN CODE
Key duplication
Replacing the battery in the active key
Keys
Immobilizer system
Light control
Bluetooth device setting
Setting the units of measurement
Backlighting setting
Clock setting
Date setting
Changing the PIN CODE
Pin Code
Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to default settings (ALL DEFAULT)
Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to default settings (DEFAULT)
Customising the Riding Mode: ABS setting
Customising the Riding Mode: DWC level setting
Customising the Riding Mode: DTC level setting
Customising the Riding Mode: Engine setting
Customising the Riding Mode: Parameter storage
Customising the Riding Mode
Setting MENU
Fog lights
Side stand warning
Error warnings
Warnings/Alarms
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO SERVICE indication
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO SERVICE countdown indication
OIL SERVICE zero warning
Service indication (SERVICE)
Cruise Control
Infotainment
Auxiliary functions
Ambient air temperature
Average speed
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Clock
Trip time (TRIP TIME)
Residual range (RANGE)
Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2)
Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1)
Odometer (TOT)
Menu Functions
Engine Coolant temperature
Fuel level
Gear
DWC
ABS
DTC
Riding Mode
Motorcycle speed
Engine rpm indication (RPM)

Main functions
Parameter setting/displaying
Function buttons
Instrument panel
MTS(E4).07 - Chassis
Front wheel
Refitting the front wheel
Overhauling the front wheel
Removing the front wheel
Rear wheel
Refitting the rear wheel
Overhauling the rear wheel
Removing the rear wheel
Front brake control
Refitting the front brake system
Refitting the brake discs
Overhauling the front brake components
Removing the brake discs
Removing the front brake system
Maintenance operations
Refitting the front brake master cylinder
Removing the front brake master cylinder
Rear brake
Refitting the rear brake calliper
Refitting the rear brake disc
Removing the rear brake disc
Removing the rear brake calliper
Refitting the rear brake control
Disassembling the rear brake control
Removing the rear brake control
ABS system information
ABS system deactivation
ABS system operation information
Operating principle
ABS system components
Routing wiring harnesses/hoses
Refitting the ABS control unit
Removing the ABS control unit
Changing the rear phonic wheel sensor
Changing the front phonic wheel sensor
ABS component maintenance
Bleeding of the ABS hydraulic system
Adjusting the AIR-GAP of phonic wheel sensor
Handlebar unit: hand guard - rear.view mirrors - throttle control
Refitting the handlebar
Removing the handlebar
Reassembling the hand guards
Removing the hand guards
Refitting the rear-view mirrors
Removing the rear-view mirrors
Handlebar assembly: Throttle twistgrip
Refitting the throttle control
Removing the throttle control
Handlebar assembly: Hydraulic clutch control
Refitting the clutch slave cylinder
Removing the clutch slave cylinder
Refitting the clutch master cylinder assembly

Removing the clutch master cylinder assembly
Handlebar assembly: Hands free
Refitting the Hands Free
Removing Hands Free
Gear selector control
Refitting the gear change control
Disassembling the gear change control
Removing the gear change control
Fork - steering head: Front fork
Refitting the front fork
Overhauling the front fork
Removing the front fork
Fork - steering head: Steering assembly
Refitting the steering tube components
Removing the steering tube components
Steering angle adjustment
Adjusting the steering head bearing clearance
Rear shock absorber assembly
Refitting the rear suspension
Overhauling the rear shock absorber
Removing the rear shock absorber
Rear suspension system
Swinging arm
Refitting the rear swinging arm
Overhauling the rear swinging arm
Inspecting the swinging arm shaft
Removing the swinging arm
Refitting the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Removing the rear wheel eccentric hub and the rear wheel shaft
Final drive
Lubricating the chain
Washing the chain
Refitting the rear sprocket
Replacing the rear sprocket
Refitting the front sprocket
Removing the front sprocket
Inspection of the final drive
Footrest support
Refitting the footpegs
Removing the footpegs
StandsRefitting the centre stand
Removing the centre stand
Refitting the side stand
Removing the side stand
Inspecting the frame
Refitting the light assembly
Refitting the side plates
Refitting the structural parts and frame
Removing the side panels
Removing the light assembly
Removing structural components and frame
Tail light - Number plate holder
Refitting the number plate holder
Removing the number plate holder
Electrical components compartment
Refitting the electric components compartment
Removing the electric components compartment

MTS(E4).08 - Fuel/Exhaust system
Fuel tank
Refitting the fuel tank
Refitting the fuel tank flange
Removing the fuel tank flange
Refitting the tank filler plug
Removing the tank filler plug
Removing the fuel tank
Airbox ?V throttle body
Refitting the airbox and throttle body
Removing the airbox and throttle body
Air intake
Refitting the secondary air system
Removing the secondary air system
Refitting the air filters
Removing the air filters
Exhaust system
Refitting the exhaust system
Removing the exhaust system
Refitting the silencer
Removing the silencer
Canister filter
Refitting the Canister filter
Removing the canister filter
Canister filter system
MTS(E4).09 - Engine
Removing - refitting the complete engine
Refitting the engine
Removing the engine
Lubrication system: Oil pump
Refitting the oil pump
Reassembling the oil pump
Disassembling the oil pump gear
Removing the oil pump
Lubrication system: Oil cooler
Refitting the lubrication system
Inspecting the oil cooler
Removing the lubrication system
Lubrication system: Oil breather reservoir
Refitting the oil breather reservoir
Removing the oil breather reservoir
Cooling system: Water tank
Refitting the water tank
Removing the water tank
Cooling system: Water radiator
Refitting the cooling system hoses and unions
Removing the cooling system hoses and unions
Fitting the radiator
Replacing the electric fan
Removing the radiator
Cooling system: Water pump
Refitting the water pump
Removing the water pump
Cylinder head assembly: Checks and adjustments
Checking the engine timing
Checking valve lift

Checking and adjusting the valve clearance
Cylinder head assembly: Timing system
Refitting the timing outer covers
Refitting the timing belts
Refitting the cylinder heads pulleys/idler pulleys
Refitting the tensioner pins
Refitting the timing layshaft pulley
Removing the timing layshaft pulleys
Removing the tensioner pins
Removing the cylinder head pulley/fixed tensioner
Removing the mobile tensioner/timing belt
Removing the timing belt covers
Cylinder head assembly: Camshafts
Refitting the camshafts
Check of the camshafts and supports
Removing the camshafts
Cylinder head assembly: Valves - rocker arms
Refitting the cylinder heads
Overhauling the cylinder head components
Refitting the valve rocker arms
Removing the valve rocker arms
Refitting the valves
Removing the valves
Removing the cylinder heads
Cylinder/piston assembly
Refitting the cylinder/piston assembly
Overhauling the cylinder/piston components
Removing the cylinder/piston assembly
Clutch assembly: Clutch
Refitting the clutch
Checking and overhauling the components
Removing the clutch
Description of the clutch assembly
Clutch assembly: Clutch cover
Refitting the clutch cover
Refitting the clutch cover
Disassembling the clutch cover
Removing the clutch cover
Clutch assembly: Primary drive gear
Refitting the primary drive gears and checking backlash
Removing the primary drive gears
Gearbox assembly: Linkages
Refitting the gearchange mechanism
Refitting the gear interlock plunger and ratchet
Disassembling gear interlock plunger and ratchet
Removing the gearchange mechanism
Gearbox assembly: Gearbox shafts
Reassembling the gearbox assembly
Reassembling the gearbox shafts
Inspecting the fork selector drum
Inspecting the gear selector forks
Overhauling the gearbox
Disassembling the gearbox shafts
Removing the gearbox assembly
Flywheel - generator
Refitting the flywheel/generator assembly
Overhauling the flywheel/generator assembly
Removing the flywheel/generator assembly

Refitting the generator cover
Reassembling the generator cover
Disassembling the generator cover
Removing the generator cover
Crankcase: Outer components
Refitting the starter motor
Removing the starter motor
Removing the starter motor idler gear
Refitting the timing gears
Removing the timing gears
Refitting the external components
Removing outer components
Crankcase: Casings
Closing the crankcase
Shimming the shafts
Reassembling the crankcase halves
Main bearings
Overhauling the crankcase halves
Separating the crankcase halves
Crankcase: connecting rod assembly
Refitting the connecting rod assembly
Reassembling the connecting rod assembly
Overhauling the connecting rod assembly
Disassembling the connecting rod assembly
Removing the connecting rod assembly

Symbols - Abbreviations - References
To allow quick and easy consultation, this manual uses graphic symbols to highlight situations in which maximum
care is required, as well as practical advice or information. Pay attention to the meaning of the symbols since they
serve to avoid repeating technical concepts or safety warnings throughout the text. The symbols should therefore
be seen as real "reminders". Please refer to this page whenever in doubt as to their meaning.
The terms right-hand and left-hand refer to the motorcycle viewed from the riding position.
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may put you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even death.
Important
Failure to follow the instructions in text marked with this symbol can lead to serious damage to the motorcycle and
its components.
Note
This symbol indicates additional useful information for the current operation.
Smaltimento
This symbol supplies information on the disposal of a substance/material.
Product specifications
Symbols in the diagram show the type of threadlocker, sealant or lubricant to be used at the points indicated. The
table below shows the symbols used and the specifications of the various products.
Symbol Specifications Recommended
product
Engine oil (for characteristics see Fuel, lubricants and other fluids). SHELL Advance
4T Ultra
DOT 4 special hydraulic brake fluid. SHELL Advance
Brake DOT 4
SAE 80-90 gear oil or special products for chains with O rings. SHELL Advance
Chain or
Advance Teflon
Chain
Anti-freeze (nitride, amine and phosphate free) 30 to 40% + water. SHELL Advance
coolant or
Glycoshell
GREASE
A
Multipurpose, medium fibre, lithium grease. SHELL Alvania
R3
GREASE
B
Molybdenum disulphide grease, high mechanical stress and high temperature
resistant.
SHELL Retinax
HDX2