Ducati SPORT TOURING User manual

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Owner’s manual
DUCATISPORT TOURING

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Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept out
best compliments for choosing a Ducati 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.
We are steadily doing our best to improve our “Technical
Assistance” service. For this reason, we recommend you
to strictly follow the indications given in this manual,
especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your
Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable
emotions. For any servicing or suggestions you might
need, please contact our authorized service centers.
Enjoy your ride!
Note
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. declines any liability
whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this
manual. The information contained herein is valid at the
time of going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
reserves the right to make any changes required by the
future development of the above-mentioned products.
For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty,
reliability and worth of your motorcycle, use original
Ducati spare parts only.
Warning
This manual forms an integral part of the
motorcycle and - if the motorcycle is resold - must
always be handed over to the new owner.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the maximum load allowed 8
Identification data 10
Controls 11
Position of motorcycle controls 11
Instrument panel 12
Digital display 13
Keys 14
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 14
Left switch 15
Clutch lever 16
Cold start lever 17
Right switch 18
Throttle twistgrip 18
Front brake lever 18
Rear brake pedal 19
Gear change pedal 19
Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 20
Main components and devices 22
Location 22
Tank filler plug 23
Seat catch and helmet hooks 24
Side stand 25
Lifting handgrip 26
Power outlet 26
Centre stand 27
Rear view mirrors 28
Front fork adjusters ST4 29
Shock absorber adjusters 31
Directions for use 33
Running-in recommendations 33
Pre-ride checks 35
Starting the engine 36
Moving off 38
Braking 39
Stopping the motorcycle 40
Parking 40
Refueling 41
Tool kit and accessories 42
Main maintenance operations 43
Removing the fairing 43
Side panniers 46
Lifting the fuel tank 47
Cleaning and changing air filters 48
Checking the coolant level 49
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 50
Checking brake pads for wear 51

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Lubricating cables and joints 52
Throttle cable adjustment 53
Charging the battery 54
Chain tensioning 55
Chain lubrication 56
Replacing bulbs 56
Beam setting 62
Tyres 64
Checking engine oil level 66
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 67
Cleaning the motorcycle 68
Storing the bike away 68
Important notes 68
Technical data 69
Overall dimensions 69
Weights 69
Top-ups 70
ST2 engine 71
ST2 timing system 71
ST4 engine 72
ST4 timing system 72
Performance data 73
Spark plugs 73
Brakes 73
Transmission 74
Frame 75
Wheels 75
Tyres 75
Suspensions 76
Available colours 76
Electric system 77
For United States of America version only 81
Routine maintenance record 90

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GENERAL
Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our
authorized Dealers and workshops for any servicing
requiring particular technical expertise. Our highly skilled
staff have access to the implements 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”.
However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles
used in competitions or competitive trials. No motorcycle
part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced with
parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the
warranty period, or the warranty right will be
automatically invalidated.
Symbols
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this
booklet carefully so as to become familiar with your
motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati
dealer or authorized workshop. The information
contained herein will prove useful on your trips - and
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth,
enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the performance
of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time.
This manual contains some special remarks:
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may put
you at risk and lead to severe injury or 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 are referred to the motorcycle
viewed from the riding position.

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Useful information for safe riding
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always
make sure you have your licence with you when riding;
you need a valid licence to be entitled to ride your
motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to inexperienced riders or
who do not hold a valid licence.
Both rider and pillion passenger must always wear a
safety helmet.
Wear proper clothing, with no loose items or accessories
that may become tangled in the controls or limit your
zone of vision.
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are
poisonous and may lead to loss of consciousness or even
death within a short time.
Both rider and pillion passenger should keep their feet on
the footpegs when the motorcycle is in motion.
Always hold the handlebars firmly with both hands so
you will be ready for sudden changes of direction or in
the road surface. The pillion passenger should always
hold on to the suitable handle at the rear of the seat with
both hands.
Ride within the law and observe national and local rules.
Always respect speed limits where these are posted.
However, always adjust your speed to the visibility, road
and traffic conditions you are riding in.
Always signal your intention to turn or pull to the next
lane in good time using the suitable turn indicators.
Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the
blind spot of vehicles ahead.
Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or when
riding in the areas near exits from private grounds, car
parks or on slip roads to access motorways.
Always turn off the engine when refueling.
Be extremely careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on
the exhaust pipe when refueling.
Do not smoke when refueling.
While refueling, you may inhale noxious fuel vapors.
Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing,
immediately wash with soap and water and change your
clothing.
Always remove the key when you leave your motorcycle
unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes, and mufflers stay hot for a
long time.
Warning
The exhaust system might be hot, even after
engine is switched off; pay particular attention not to
touch exhaust system with any body part and do not park
the vehicle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves
etc.).
Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to hit it and
use the side stand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground or your motorcycle
may fall over.

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Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding,
carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety and
comfort.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these
safety features and avoiding trouble when performing
sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
When the side panniers are fitted, never exceed
130 Km/h.
Further reduce speed if tyres are worn down and when
riding on poor road surface or with poor visibility.
Information about carrying capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order
including rider, pillion passenger, luggage and additional
accessories should not exceed 420 Kg.
The weight of luggage alone should never exceed 23 Kg
divided as follows (fig. 1):
max 9 kg for each side pannier;
max 5 kg for tank bag.
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Try to arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the
lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided
on the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Improperly
secured luggage may affect stability.
Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to
the front mud guard as this would affect stability and
cause danger.
Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the
gaps of the frame as these may foul moving parts.
If you install the side panniers (available from Ducati
Spare Parts Department):
sort luggage and accessories so to distribute weight
evenly and then arrange them in the panniers so that
they are well balanced; lock both side panniers using the
suitable key lock.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
indicated at page 64 and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data
All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,
for frame (fig. 2) and engine (fig. 3).
Frame number
Engine number
Note
These numbers identify the motorcycle model and
should always be indicated when ordering spare parts.
fig. 3
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CONTROLS
Warning
This section details the position and function of all
the controls you need to drive your motorcycle. Be sure
to read this information carefully before you use the
controls.
Position of motorcycle controls (fig. 4)
1) Instrument panel.
2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.
3) Left switch.
4) Clutch lever.
5) Cold start lever.
6) Right switch.
7) Throttle twistgrip.
8) Front brake lever.
9) Gear change pedal.
10) Rear brake pedal.
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7) High beam light (blue).
Comes on when high beams are on.
8) Digital display.
Offers four functions.
Instrument panel (fig. 5)
1) Speedometer (km/h or mph).
Gives road speed.
a) Odometer (km or miles).
Gives total distance covered.
b) Trip meter (km or miles).
Gives distance covered since last resetting.
c) Trip meter resetting knob.
Turn to reset trip meter to “0000”.
2) Engine revolution meter (rpm)
Indicates engine rpm.
3) Neutral light N (green).
Comes on when gearbox is in neutral.
4) Fuel warning light (yellow).
Comes on when there are about 6 liters fuel left in the tank,
corresponding to 1 bar of the digital display (8.1, fig. 6).
5) Turn indicator light (green).
Comes on and flashes when a turn indicator is on.
6) Oil pressure light (red).
Comes on when engine oil pressure is too low. It briefly
comes on when the ignition is switched to ON and
normally goes out a few seconds after engine starts.
It may shortly come on when the engine is hot, however,
it should go out as the engine revs up.
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If this light stays on, stop the engine or it may suffer
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Digital display (fig. 6)
8.1) Fuel level indicator .
The fuel level in the tank is indicated by full bars. When
there is only 1 full bar left on, it will start blinking while
the fuel warning light (4, fig. 5) will come on.
8.2) Coolant temperature indicator .
Shows engine coolant temperature. When the engine is
cold, the flashing message LO is displayed.
Engine temperature is displayed from 45 °C (113 °F) and
over. If engine maximum temperature 120 °C (248 °F) is
reached, the indicator will start blinking.
Important
Stop the engine if it reaches maximum temperature
or it may suffer severe damage.
8.3) Clock
The first figure gives hours, the second one minutes.
8.4) Clock setting button
Press it briefly to increase minutes. Keep it pressed to
speed up the process.
8.4
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Keys (fig. 7)
Your Ducati was delivered with two universal keys for
ignition, steering lock, tank filler plug and seat catch.
Note
The keys are supplied together with a plate (1)
bearing key identification nuber.
Note
Separate the two keys and keep the identification
plate in a safe place.
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock
(fig. 8)
It is located in front of the fuel tank and has four
positions:
A) ON: lights and engine on;
B) OFF: lights and engine off;
C) LOCK: steering locked;
D) P: parking light and steering lock.
Note
To move the key to the last two positions, press it
down before turning it. Switching to (B), (C) and (D), you
will be able to take the key out.
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Left switch (fig. 9)
1) Switch, light switch, 3 positions:
Down = lights off;
Centre = front and rear parking light, number plate
light and panel lights on;
Up = headlamp, front and rear parking light, number
plate light and panel lights on.
Note
This device is not fitted on the Australia and Japan
versions.
2) Dip switch, light dip switch, two positions:
position = low beam on;
position = high beam on.
3) Switch = 3-position turn indicator:
centre position = OFF;
position = left turn;
position = right turn.
To cancel turn indicators, return switch to central position
and push in.
4) Button = warning horn.
5) Button = passing.
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Clutch lever (fig. 10)
Lever (1) disengages the clutch. When you pull in the
lever, you will disengage the engine from the gearbox
and therefore from the driving wheel. Using the clutch
properly is essential to smooth riding, especially when
moving off.
Important
Using the clutch properly will avoid damage to
transmission parts and spare the engine.
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Cold start lever (fig. 11)
Use this device to start the engine from cold. It will
increase the engine idling speed after starting.
Lever positions:
A) (vertical) = closed
B) = fully open.
The lever can be opened and closed gradually to adjust
speed until engine is fully warm (see page 36).
Important
Never use the cold start device when the engine is
warm or leave it open when riding.
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fig. 12
Right switch (fig. 12)
1) Switch for ENGINE STOP, two positions:
position (RUN) = run.
position (OFF) = stop.
Warning
This switch is mainly intended for use in emergency
cases when you need to stop the engine quickly. After
stopping the engine, return the switch to the
position to enable starting.
Important
Stopping the engine using switch (1) when riding
with lights on and leaving the ignition key in the ON
position, may run the battery flat as the lights will remain
on.
2) Button = engine start
Throttle twistgrip (fig. 12)
The twistgrip (3) on the right handlebar opens the
throttles. When released, it will spring back to the initial
position (idling speed).
Front brake lever (fig. 12)
Pull in the lever (4) towards the twistgrip to operate the
front brake. The system is hydraulically operated and you
just need to pull the lever gently.
Warning
Please read the instructions on pages 39 and 40
before using these controls.

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Rear brake pedal (fig. 13)
Push down on the pedal (1) to apply the rear brake. The
system is hydraulically operated.
Gear change pedal (fig. 14)
The gear change pedal is at rest when in the central
position N, is moved up and down to change gears and
then returns to the central position.
down = push down on the pedal to engage 1st gear and
to shift down. The Nlight will go out.
up = lift the pedal to engage the 2nd gear and then the 3rd,
4th, 5th and 6th gear.
Each time you move the pedal you will engage the next
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Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals
The gear change and rear brake pedals can be adjusted
to suit the preferred riding position of each rider.
To set the gear change pedal,
lock linkage (1) and loosen the check nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a left-hand thread.
Fit an open-nd wrench to the hexagonl element of
linkage (1) and turn it until setting pedal in the desired
position.
Tighten both check nuts onto linkage. fig. 15