Ducati MULTISTRADA 950 User manual

Owner’s manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH
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This manual forms an integral  of the motorcycle and must be kept with it for its whole 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 is 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  from your
motorcycle.
Any and all reproduction or spreading of the contents herein in whole or in  is forbidden. All rights
reserved to Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Any request for  authorisation shall be addressed to this
company, specifying the reasons for request.
Enjoy your ride!
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Table of contents
Introduction 8
Safety guidelines 8
Warning symbols used in the manual 9
Intended use 10
Rider's obligations 12
Rider's training 13
Apparel 14
Safety "Best Practices" 15
Refuelling 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 / Customisations 23
Instrument panel (Dashboard) 32
Instrument panel 32
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual 36
Technological Dictionary 36
Information statement on UE directive
2014/53/UE 39
Function  42
Parameter  43
Main and auxiliary functions 48
Engine rpm indication (RPM) 50
Motorcycle speed 51
Fuel level 52
Engine Coolant temperature 53
Clock 54
Riding Mode 55
ABS 58
DTC 65
DQS - accessory 71
Gear 73
Menu Functions 74
Odometer (TOT) 75
Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 76
Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 77
Trip time (TRIP 1 TIME) 78
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Average Fuel Consumption (CONS. AVG
1) 79
Instantaneous fuel consumption
(CONS.) 81
Average speed (SPEED AVG 1) 82
Residual range (RANGE) 84
Ambient air temperature (T-AIR) 85
Player management (PLAYER
CONTROL) 86
Call management (CALLS) 87
ABS enabling/disabling 88
 menu (SETTING MENU) 90
Customising the Riding Mode (RIDING
MODE) 92
Customising the Riding Mode: Engine
 94
Customising the Riding Mode: DTC level
 96
Customising the Riding Mode: ABS
 98
Customising the Riding Mode: DQS enabling/
disabling - accessory 100
Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to
default  (DEFAULT) 102
Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to
default  (ALL DEFAULT) 104
Activation of PIN CODE (PIN CODE) 106
Modification of PIN CODE (PIN CODE) 110
Date  (DATE SETTING) 115
CLOCK SETTING 119
Backlighting  (BACKLIGHT) 121
 the unit of measurement (UNITS
SETTING) 122
Service thresholds (SERVICE INFO) 128
Tyre  and drive ratio (TIRE
CALIBRATION) 130
Bluetooth device 
(BLUETOOTH) 134
Turn indicator automatic  feature
(TURN INDICATORS) 144
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 146
 indication (BATTERY) 147
Infotainment 148
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) 158
Service indication (SERVICE) 159
OIL SERVICE zero warning 160
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO
SERVICE indication 161
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO
SERVICE countdown indication 162
Warnings/Alarms 163
Error warnings 167
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Side stand warning 168
Light control 169
Fog lights 172
Immobilizer system 173
Keys 174
Duplicate keys 175
Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN
CODE 176
Controls 179
Position of motorcycle controls 179
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 180
 switch 181
Clutch lever 183
Right-hand switch 184
 twistgrip 185
Front brake lever 186
Rear brake pedal 187
Gear change pedal 188
Adjusting the position of the gearchange
pedal and rear brake pedal 189
Main components and devices 190
Position on the vehicle 190
Tank filler plug 191
Seat lock 192
Seat height adjustment 196
Side stand 199
Bluetooth control unit 201
Power outlet 203
Centre stand 205
Assembling the Ducati side panniers 206
Using the side panniers 211
USB connection 215
Adjusting windscreen height 216
Adjusting the front fork 217
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 219
Riding the motorcycle 221
Running-in recommendations 221
Pre-ride checks 223
ABS device 225
Engine  226
Moving  228
Braking 229
Stopping the motorcycle 231
Parking 232
Refuelling 233
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Tool kit and accessories 235
Main use and maintenance
operations 236
Checking coolant level and topping up, if
necessary 236
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 238
Checking brake pads for wear 240
Charging the  241
Checking drive chain tension 245
Lubricating the drive chain 247
Replacing the high and low beam
bulbs 252
Number plate light 254
Aligning the headlight 255
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 257
Tubeless tyres 258
Check engine oil level 261
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 263
Cleaning the motorcycle 264
Storing the motorcycle 266
 notes 266
Scheduled maintenance  267
Scheduled maintenance  operations to
be carried out by the dealer 267
Scheduled maintenance  operations to
be carried out by the Customer 271
Technical data 272
Weights 272
Dimensions 273
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 274
Engine 276
Timing system 277
 data 278
Spark plugs 278
Fuel system 278
Brakes 278
Transmission 279
Frame 280
Wheels 280
Tyres 280
Suspension 281
Exhaust system 281
Available colours 281
Electric system 282
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Routine maintenance record 288
Routine maintenance record 288
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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 
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  It is  that you
preserve its quality standard by strictly observing
the maintenance plan and using genuine spare
 This manual provides instructions on minor
maintenance operations. Major maintenance
operations are described in the Workshop 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  see page 0 .
Our highly skilled  have access to special
implements and appropriate equipment required to
 any servicing job at best, and use Ducati
original spare  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
 will make the warranty null and void
 immediately. Improper or poor
maintenance, using other than original spare 
or  not expressly approved by Ducati may
invalidate your warranty rights and lead to damage
or loss of 
Your safety and that of other road users are very
 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 contact a
Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
Warning symbols used in the manual
Several kinds of warnings are used as an  of the
possible hazards for you or other persons such as:
- Safety labels on the motorcycle;
- Safety messages preceded by a warning symbol
and either WARNING or IMPORTANT.

Failure to comply with these instructions may
put you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even
death of the rider or other persons.

Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or
its components.
Note
Additional information about the current
operation.
The terms RIGHT and LEFT are referred to the
motorcycle viewed from the riding position.
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