Ducati Multistrada 950S 2019 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  44
Main and auxiliary functions 56
Engine rpm indication (RPM) 58
Motorcycle speed 60
Fuel level 61
Engine Coolant temperature 62
Clock 63
Riding Mode 64
ABS 70
DTC 77
DQS 83
Motorcycle setup 85
DSS 88
Gear 93
Odometer (TOT) 94
Menu Functions 95
Residual range (RANGE) 97
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Average Fuel Consumption (CONS. AVG
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Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 100
Trip time (TRIP TIME 1) 101
Average speed (SPEED AVG 1) 102
Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 104
Instantaneous fuel consumption
(CONS.) 105
Ambient air temperature (T-AIR) 106
TRIP MASTER 107
Player management (PLAYER) 109
Call management (LAST CALLS) 110
Tyre deflation pressure indication (TIRE
PRESSURE) - accessory 111
ABS enabling/disabling 113
 menu (SETTING MENU) 115
Customising the Riding Mode 118
Customising the Riding Mode: Engine
 121
Customising the Riding Mode: DTC level
 123
Customising the Riding Mode: ABS
 126
Customising the Riding Mode: DQS enabling/
disabling 129
Customising the Riding Mode: DSS
suspension  132
Customising the Riding Mode: Motorcycle
Load Mode 136
Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to
default  (DEFAULT) 140
Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to
default  (ALL DEFAULT) 142
Display mode  (Info Mode) 143
Pin Code 145
Changing the PIN CODE 150
LAP 156
Backlighting  (Backlight) 162
Date  (Date and Clock) 164
Clock  (Date and Clock) 167
Unit of measurement  (Units) 170
Service thresholds display (Service) 175
Tyre  and drive ratio (Tyre
Calibration) 176
 motorcycle Load Mode 180
Bluetooth device  (Bluetooth) 182
 the tyre sensor reference deflation
pressure (Tyre Pressures) - accessory 191
Turn indicator automatic  feature
(Turn indicators  195
Information (Info) 197
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Infotainment 199
LAP time 209
Cruise Control 212
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) 214
Service indication (SERVICE) 215
OIL SERVICE zero warning 216
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO
SERVICE indication 217
OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO
SERVICE countdown indication 218
Warnings/Alarms 219
Error warnings 235
Heated handgrips 236
Side stand warning 238
Light control 239
Fog lights 247
Immobilizer system 248
Keys 249
Replacing the  in the active key 252
Duplicate keys 256
Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN
CODE 257
Controls 259
Position of motorcycle controls 259
"Hands free" system 260
 switch 274
Clutch lever 278
Right-hand switch 279
 twistgrip 281
Front brake lever 282
Rear brake pedal 283
Gear change pedal 284
Adjusting the position of the gearchange
pedal and rear brake pedal 285
Main components and devices 287
Position on the vehicle 287
Tank filler plug 288
Seat lock 290
Seat height adjustment 293
Side stand 296
Bluetooth control unit 298
Power outlet 300
Centre stand 302
Assembling the Ducati side panniers 303
Using the side panniers 308
USB connection 312
Adjusting windscreen height 313
Adjusting the front fork 314
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Adjusting the rear shock absorber 315
Motorcycle track alignment variation 316
Riding the motorcycle 317
Running-in recommendations 317
Pre-ride checks 319
ABS device 321
Engine  322
Moving  327
Braking 328
Stopping the motorcycle 330
Parking 331
Refuelling 332
Tool kit and accessories 334
Main use and maintenance
operations 335
Checking coolant level and topping up, if
necessary 335
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 337
Checking brake pads for wear 339
Charging the  340
Checking drive chain tension 344
Lubricating the drive chain 346
Number plate light 351
Aligning the headlight 352
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 354
Tubeless tyres 355
Check engine oil level 358
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 360
Cleaning the motorcycle 361
Storing the motorcycle 363
 notes 363
Scheduled maintenance  364
Scheduled maintenance  operations to
be carried out by the dealer 364
Scheduled maintenance  operations to
be carried out by the Customer 368
Technical data 369
Weights 369
Dimensions 371
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 373
Engine 375
Timing system 376
 data 377
Spark plugs 377
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Fuel system 377
Brakes 377
Transmission 378
Frame 379
Wheels 379
Tyres 379
Suspension 380
Exhaust system 380
Available colours 380
Electric system 382
Routine maintenance record 388
Routine maintenance record 388
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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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