Ducati MULTISTRADA 1200S User manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH
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This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle and must be kept with it whole its service life.
If the motorcycle is resold, the manual must always be handed over to the new owner.
This manual must be preserved with care. If it lost or becomes damaged, contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised
Service Centre without delay to obtain a new copy of the manual.
The quality standards and safety of Ducati motorcycles are steadily improved as new design solutions,
equipment and accessories are developed. While the information contained in this manual is current at the
time of going to print, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time without
notice and without any obligations. For this reason, the illustrations in this manual might differ from your
motorcycle.
Any and all reproduction or spreading of the contents herein in whole or in part is forbidden. All rights reserved
to Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Any request for written authorisation to do so shall be addressed to this
company, specifying the reasons for request.
Enjoy your ride!
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Table of contents
Introduction 7
Safety guidelines 7
Safety alerts 8
Permitted use 9
Rider's obligations 14
Rider training 15
Riding gear 16
Best practices for motorcycle safety 19
Refuelling 22
Carrying the maximum load allowed 23
Information about carrying capacity 23
Dangerous products - warnings 24
Vehicle identification number 26
Engine identification number 27
Instrument panel (Dashboard) 28
Instrument panel 28
LCD unit functions 40
LCD - How to set/display parameters 41
Vehicle speed indicator 43
Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 44
Engaged gear indicator 45
Clock 46
Fuel level indicator 47
Coolant temperature 48
Total distance covered indicator: "Odometer" 50
"Trip 1" meter 51
"Trip 2" meter 52
Indication if the DTC function is active/not
active 53
Indication if the LAP function is active/not
active 54
Warning indication (Alarms/Signals) 55
"Low" battery level 57
Traction Control (DTC) deactivated 58
Hands Free key (HF) not recognised 59
"Low" Hands Free key (HF) battery level 60
"High" engine coolant temperature 61
Steering release error - Steering still locked 62
Rider Airbag jacket low battery level 63
Passenger Airbag jacket low battery level 64
Rider Airbag jacket maintenance 65
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Passenger Airbag jacket maintenance 66
DTC off-road setting (DTC OFF ROAD) 67
ABS disabled (ABS OFF) 68
Rider Airbag jacket error 69
Passenger Airbag jacket error 70
Indication function - Rear suspension preload setting
in progress 71
Instrument panel diagnosis 72
Maintenance indicator 76
Residual range indication when the SERVICE is
due 76
Indication of range reached for SERVICE 77
Maintenance table 78
SET UP - "Riding Mode set" indication 81
Indicator "RANGE" - Fuel range 83
Indicator "CONS." - Instantaneous fuel
consumption 85
Indicator "CONS.AVG" - Average fuel
consumption 86
Indicator "SPEED.AVG" - Average speed 87
Air temperature indicator 88
Indicator "TIME TRIP" - Trip time 90
Jacket battery status indication 91
"Riding Style" function (riding style change) 94
"LOAD" function (bike setting change) 97
"Heated handgrips" control function 99
"Setting" menu 101
Battery voltage indicator (BATTERY) 103
"Riding Mode" customisation 105
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) setting
function 107
Abs setting function 114
ENGINE setting function (Engine Power
Control) 118
DSS setting function 120
DEFAULT function (Resetting Ducati default
parameters) 132
Instrument panel backlighting setting
function 133
LAP Activation/Deactivation function (lap
time) 135
LAP registration function 137
Stored LAP display function 139
Digital RPM indication function 141
Clock setting function 143
D-Air kit number indication 146
Immobilizer system 147
Keys 148
Replacing the battery in the active key 151
Duplicate keys 155
Immobilizer override procedure 155
Light control 162
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Changing unit of measurement 170
Controls 174
Position of motorcycle controls 174
"Hands free" system 176
D-Air system 187
D-Air system use 192
D-Air system installation 199
D-Air system maintenance 202
Left-hand switch 206
Clutch lever 207
Right-hand switch 208
Throttle twistgrip 209
Front brake lever 210
Rear brake pedal 211
Gear change pedal 212
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 213
Main components and devices 215
Position on the vehicle 215
Tank filler plug 216
Seat lock 218
Helmet cable 221
Side stand 222
Motorcycle lifting handle 224
Power outlet 225
Central stand 226
Fitting the Ducati side panniers 228
Side pannier use 229
Adjusting the front fork 234
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 235
Changing the motorcycle track alignment 236
Riding the motorcycle 237
Running-in recommendations 237
Pre-ride checks 239
ABS device 241
Engine on/off 242
Moving off 244
Braking 244
Stopping the motorcycle 247
Parking 248
Refuelling 251
Tool kit and accessories 252
Main maintenance operations 253
Checking and topping up coolant level 253
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Checking brake and clutch fluid level 255
Checking brake pads for wear 257
Lubricating cables and joints 258
Adjusting throttle control free play 260
Charging the battery 261
Checking drive chain tension 265
Chain lubrication 267
Using the supplied chain tension gauge 268
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 270
Rear turn indicators 273
Number plate light 274
Beam setting 275
Rear-view mirror adjustment 277
Tubeless tyres 278
Check engine oil level 281
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 283
Cleaning the motorcycle 284
Storing the motorcycle 286
Important notes 286
Scheduled maintenance chart 287
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 287
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 290
Technical data 291
Weights 291
Overall dimensions (mm) 292
Top-ups 293
Engine 294
Timing system 295
Performance data 296
Spark plugs 296
Fuel system 296
Brakes 296
Transmission 297
Frame 298
Wheels 298
Tyres 298
Suspensions 298
Exhaust system 299
Available colours 299
Electrical system 300
Routine maintenance record 306
Routine maintenance record 306
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Introduction
Safety guidelines
We would like to welcome you among Ducati
enthusiasts, and congratulate you on your excellent
choice of 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.
Your motorcycle is the result of Ducati Motor Holding
S.p.A.'s on-going research and development efforts.
It is important that you preserve its quality standard
by strictly observing the maintenance plan and using
genuine spare parts. This manual provides
instructions on minor maintenance operations. Major
maintenance operations are described in the Service
Manual available to Ducati Authorised Service
Centres.
In your own interest, for your safety and in order to
guarantee product reliability, you are strongly advised
to refer to our authorised Dealers and Service Centres
for any operations listed in the scheduled
maintenance chart, see page 287.
Our highly skilled staff have access to special
implements and appropriate equipment 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.
The warranty does not apply to motorcycles used in
racing competitions.
Tampering with or altering any components, even
partially, will make the warranty null and void
effective immediately. Improper or poor
maintenance, using other than original spare parts or
parts not expressly approved by Ducati may invalidate
your warranty rights and lead to damage or loss of
performance.
Your safety and that of other road users are very
important. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. recommends
that you ride responsibly.
Before using your motorcycle for the first time, read
this entire manual carefully and closely follow the
guidelines outlined in it. The manual provides full
information on proper motorcycle operation and
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maintenance. In case of any doubts, please call a
Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
Safety alerts
To alert you to potential hazards that could potentially
harm you or other persons, the following safety alerts
have been used:
- Safety labels on motorcycle;
-Safety messages preceded by a warning symbol
and the word WARNING or IMPORTANT.
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may
put you at risk and result in severe injury to rider or
other persons or even 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 refer to the motorcycle
viewed from the riding position.
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Permitted use
This motorcycle may be used for riding on dirt trails
or for off-road riding.
Warning
This motorcycle may not be used to tow any
trailers or with a side-car attached; this can lead to
loss of control and result in an accident.
This motorcycle carries the rider and can carry a
passenger.
Warning
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order including rider, passenger, luggage and
additional accessories should not exceed 430 kg/948
lb.
Warning
The maximum weight permitted for the side
panniers, top case and the tank bag must never
exceed 35 kg, divided as follows:
10 kg max. per side pannier;
10 kg max for the top case;
5 kg max. for the tank bag.
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