Ducati PANIGALE User manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH
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Dear Ducatista,
thank you for trusting us with the purchase of your new Panigale V2.
We recommend that you read the use and maintenance manual carefully, to quickly get familiar with your
Ducati and make the most of all its features. In the manual, we provide lots of useful advice and information
on your safety, on how to take care of your bike and on how to maintain its value through correct
maintenance by specialist Service Centres.
You can also find this manual in digital format, always up-to-date, in the dedicated area of the Ducati
website and in the MyDucati App, which can be consulted both from a PC and a phone.
In this way, you will always have the most up-to-date version of the manual available and you will also find
information and frequently asked questions regarding your bike and the world of Ducati.
You can send suggestions for improvement regarding the contents of this Use and maintenance manual to
the following address: [e-mail]
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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. 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. For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please contact our authorised
service centres.
For  information, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.
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For  information, please contact the Ducati  by clicking on “Contact us” in the Services
and Maintenance section of the www.ducati.com website.
Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.
Enjoy your ride!
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Table of contents
Warranty information ....................... 8
General warranty conditions ........................... 8
General Information.........................15
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual................................................................ 15
Warning symbols used in the manual .......... 15
Intended use...................................................... 16
Rider's obligations ........................................... 17
Rider's training..................................................18
Apparel ...............................................................18
Safety "Best Practices".................................... 19
Carrying the maximum load allowed ............ 21
Information about carrying capacity............. 21
Dangerous products - warnings ................... 22
Vehicle identification number ....................... 24
Engine identification number ....................... 25
Main components and devices ..... 26
Position on the vehicle ................................... 26
Tank filler plug ..................................................27
Removing and  the seats ................ 28
Maintaining the  charge..................... 31
Side stand ..........................................................33
Bluetooth control unit.................................... 34
Steering damper ...............................................36
Front fork adjustment .....................................37
Adjusting the rear shock absorber ................39
Controls ..............................................41
Position of motorcycle controls .....................41
Switchgears ...................................................... 42
Light control ..................................................... 44
Keys.................................................................... 49
Ignition switch and steering lock .................. 51
Restoring motorcycle operation via the
PIN code ............................................................ 52
Clutch lever ........................................................53
 twistgrip ............................................ 54
Front brake lever ............................................. 55
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Rear brake pedal.............................................. 56
Gear change pedal............................................57
Adjusting the position of the
gearchange pedal and rear brake pedal...... 58
Riding the motorcycle .................... 59
Running-in recommendations...................... 59
Pre-ride checks................................................. 60
Engine  .............................................63
Moving  ........................................................ 65
Braking .............................................................. 65
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).................. 66
Stopping the motorcycle.................................67
Parking............................................................... 68
Tool kit and accessories.................................. 69
Instrument panel (Dashboard)...... 70
Instrument panel............................................. 70
Parameter  and displaying .................73
Main and auxiliary functions..........................76
Engine rpm indication .................................... 78
Motorcycle speed .............................................79
Gear .................................................................... 80
Clock....................................................................81
Engine Coolant temperature......................... 82
Riding Mode (RIDING MODE) ...................... 83
DWC indicator .................................................. 86
ABS indicator.....................................................91
DTC indicator.................................................... 96
DQS indicator ..................................................102
EBC indication.................................................104
DDA indication................................................107
Function menu............................................... 108
TOT....................................................................109
TRIP 1 ................................................................ 110
CONS. AVG 1 ..................................................... 111
SPEED AVG 1 ................................................... 112
TRIP TIME 1 ......................................................113
T AIR ................................................................. 114
TRIP FUEL ....................................................... 115
TRIP 2 ............................................................... 116
CONS..................................................................117
PLAYER (OFF / ON) ....................................... 118
LAST CALLS..................................................... 123
SETTING MENU .............................................124
SETTING MENU - Riding Mode ..................126
SETTING MENU - Riding Mode - Engine.. 127
SETTING MENU - Riding Mode - ABS.......128
SETTING MENU - Riding Mode - DWC .....129
SETTING MENU - Riding Mode - EBC.......130
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SETTING MENU - Riding Mode - DQS .......131
SETTING MENU - Riding Mode - Default. 132
SETTING MENU - Riding Mode - All
Default.............................................................. 133
SETTING MENU - Pin Code .........................134
SETTING MENU - Lap...................................139
SETTING MENU - Backlight ........................142
SETTING MENU - Date and Clock ..............143
SETTING MENU - Units................................146
SETTING MENU - Service ............................150
SETTING MENU - Tire Calibration.............. 151
SETTING MENU - DRL..................................154
SETTING MENU - Bluetooth .......................155
SETTING MENU - DDA .................................160
SETTING MENU - Turn indicators ..............162
SETTING MENU - Info ..................................163
DRL light mode indication............................164
Side stand status indication.........................165
Error indication ...............................................166
Warnings and alarms ..................................... 167
Main use and maintenance
operations ........................................172
Removing the fairing ..................................... 172
Checking coolant level and topping up,
if necessary ...................................................... 173
Checking brake and clutch fluid level ......... 174
Checking brake pads for wear ...................... 176
Charging the ...................................... 177
Checking drive chain tension ....................... 181
Lubricating the drive chain...........................183
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs... 188
Rear turn indicators ...................................... 188
Aligning the headlight...................................189
Adjusting the rear-view mirrors................... 191
Tubeless tyres .................................................192
Check engine oil level ....................................194
Cleaning the motorcycle ...............................196
Storing the motorcycle..................................198
 notes..............................................199
Vehicle  ...........................................200
Scheduled maintenance ..... 201
Scheduled maintenance 
operations to be carried out by the dealer 201
Scheduled maintenance 
operations to be carried out by the
customer ......................................................... 206
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Technical data ................................ 207
Weights ........................................................... 207
Dimensions .....................................................208
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids................. 209
Engine............................................................... 211
Timing system.................................................212
 data ........................................... 213
Spark plugs ...................................................... 213
Fuel system......................................................213
Brakes ............................................................... 213
Transmission ...................................................214
Frame................................................................215
Wheels ..............................................................215
Tyres..................................................................215
Suspension.......................................................216
Exhaust system...............................................216
Available colours.............................................216
Electric system................................................218
Open source ................... 223
Information about open source  . 223
Declarations of conformity .......... 224
Declarations of conformity .......................... 224
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Warranty information
General warranty conditions
1. Warranty content
1.1. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. - A Sole 
company- a Company of the Audi Group, with
 in via Cavalieri Ducati no. 3, 40132,
Bologna, Italy  “Ducati”) - guarantees
anywhere in the world where its  service
network is present (list available at www.ducati.com)
that all of its new motorcycles, manufactured for
road use, for a period of twenty-four (24) months
with no mileage/km limitation from the delivery
date of the motorcycle to the first owner, shall be
free of defects in workmanship as  and
recognised by Ducati.
1.2. In such cases, the Customer has the right to the
repair or replacement of defective  free of
charge.
1.3. The defective  replaced under warranty
become the  of Ducati.
1.4. The new  replaced under warranty or
repaired are covered by warranty for the remaining
outstanding warranty period of the motorcycle.
1.5. Also, through a specific insurance policy, Ducati
 the Customer additional roadside and health
assistance services in the Countries listed in the
“Owner's manual”, according to the specific terms
and procedures  therein.
1.6. The present general warranty conditions
 “Warranty Conditions”) do not in any way
compromise the unalienable rights granted to
individuals falling under the definition of “consumer”
under the law of their respective countries. These
warranty conditions are without prejudice to
national provisions transposing and implementing
Directive 99/44/EC in force in EU countries (in Italy,
Legislative Decree no. 206 of 6 September 2005 -
Consumer Code). In the event any one provision of
these Warranty Conditions should conflict with
mandatory law in force in the country of residence or
domicile of the “consumer”, such provision shall be
treated as null and void.
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2. Exclusions
2.1. This warranty  by Ducati is not applicable
to:
●a) to the Motorcycle that has not fully complied
with the scheduled maintenance plan provided
for in the Owner's Manual;
●b) to the Motorcycle with incorrect maintenance
or repair operations carried out by  other
than the Ducati Authorised Dealers and/or
Service Centres;
●c) to faults due to neglect of the Motorcycle;
●d) to faults concerning  subject to wear and
tear during normal operation of the Motorcycle
(such as: tyres, filters, bulbs, final drive, belts,
flexible controls, spark plugs, brake and clutch
 subject to friction, such as brake plates and
pads, etc.);
●e) to aesthetic defects in painted or chrome-
plated  such as oxidation of the
Motorcycle and/or components thereof, natural
discolouring, etc.;
●f) to faults involving Motorcycle  if not
properly kept charged with a Ducati charge
maintainer;
●g) if the Motorcycle is used in 
competitions of any kind or for damage
resulting from improper use of the Motorcycle,
on the track or on the road;
●h) to the Motorcycle to which modifications not
approved by the manufacturer have been made,
or that has been tampered with in any way and/
or tuned in order to alter its  or with
odometer tampered with;
●i) to the Motorcycle used in commercial or rental
services or otherwise used for professional use;
●j) to the Motorcycle  with non-original
Ducati spare  or accessories or not
authorised by Ducati;
●k) to the use of lubricants with specifications
that do not comply with Ducati's requirements
for the Motorcycle in question;
●l) to failure to comply with the prescriptions for
the use of the Motorcycle and its equipment as
indicated in the Owner's Manual;
●m) to modifications to the Motorcycle made by
the Customer and / or third  without the
express approval of Ducati;
●n) to the Customer's failure to adhere to any
recall and/or update campaigns planned by
Ducati on the Motorcycle.
3. Responsibilities of the Customer
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