Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale ABS User manual

Owner’s manual

Owner's manual US/CANADA
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We'd like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts and congratulate you on your excellent choice of
motorcycle. We imagine you'll be riding your Ducati motorcycle for long trips as well as short daily excursions.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.
Your motorcycle is the result of constant research and development by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., so it's
important that the standard of quality is upheld through careful observance of the scheduled maintenance
chart and the use of original spare parts. In the Owner's Manual you'll find instructions for performing small
maintenance procedures. The most important servicing and maintenance procedures are contained in the
Service Manual available at Authorized Service Centers of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A..
In your own interest and safety, and in order to guarantee product reliability, we strongly recommend that
you go to an Authorized Dealer or Service Center for any servicing included on the scheduled maintenance
chart, see page 276.
Our highly skilled staff has access to the special tools and equipment needed to perform any servicing
procedure with expertise. They use only Ducati original spare parts as the best guarantee for full
interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet. The Warranty does not extend to motorcycles used
in competitions or competitive trials. Any tampering or even partial modification of the components will result
in automatic invalidation of Warranty rights. Incorrect or insufficient servicing procedures, use of non-original
spare parts or parts not explicitly approved by Ducati may lead to the invalidation of the Warranty, besides
potential damage and reduced performance.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Safety guidelines 7
Warning symbols used in the manual. 7
Permitted use 8
Rider's obligation 9
Reporting of safety defects 11
Rider education 12
Clothing 12
“Best Practices” for safety 14
Refueling 16
Carrying the maximum load allowed 17
Dangerous products - warnings 18
Vehicle ID number 20
Engine ID number 21
Plate positioning 22
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 28
California emission control warranty
statement 28
Your warranty rights and obligations 28
Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 29
Owner's warranty responsibilities 29
California evaporation emission system 30
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 31
Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 34
Instrument Panel 34
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the
Manual 38
Technological Dictionary 38
Function pushbuttons 41
How to set/display parameters 42
Main functions 50
Riding Mode 57
DTC 62
EBC 69
DQS 73
ABS 74
Menu 1 functions 77
Menu 1: Odometer (TOT) 78
Menu 1: Trip 1 (TRIP 1) 80
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Menu 1: Trip 2 (TRIP 2) 82
Menu 1: Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP
FUEL) 84
Menu 1: LAP time 86
MENU 2 functions 90
MENU 2: Coolant temperature 91
MENU 2: Instantaneous fuel consumption 93
MENU 2: Average fuel consumption 94
MENU 2: Average speed 95
MENU 2: Trip time 96
MENU 2: External air temperature 97
Auxiliary functions 99
CLOCK 100
Service warning (SERVICE) 101
OIL SERVICE zero indication 102
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 104
Warnings/Alarms (Warning) 105
Error indication 109
Displayed error description 111
Side stand status display 116
Setting MENU 117
Customizing Riding Modes 1
Customizing Riding Modes: ABS setting 123
Customizing Riding Modes: Display setting 126
Customizing Riding Modes: DQS enable/
disable 129
Customizing Riding Modes: DTC level setting 132
Customizing Riding Modes: Engine setting 135
Customizing Riding Modes: EBC level setting 139
Customizing Riding Modes: Restore default
settings 141
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 143
Battery voltage 144
DDA 146
Pin Code 151
Changing the PIN CODE 155
Clock setup 159
Setting the date 163
Setting the display background 168
LAP 170
Setting the unit of measurement 176
Other functions 187
Display background color 195
Light control 197
The Immobilizer system 202
Keys 203
Operation 204
Duplicate keys 205
Vehicle release through PIN CODE 206
Controls 210
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Position of motorcycle controls 210
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 211
Left-hand switch 212
Clutch lever 213
Right-hand switch 214
Throttle twistgrip 215
Front brake lever 216
Rear brake pedal 217
Gear change pedal 218
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 219
Main components and devices 221
Position on the vehicle 221
Tank filler plug 222
Seat lock 223
Side stand 224
Steering damper 226
Adjusting the front fork 227
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 229
Changing the motorcycle track alignment 231
Riding the motorcycle 233
Break-in recommendations 233
Pre-ride checks 236
Starting the engine 239
Moving off 241
Braking 241
ABS system 241
Stopping the motorcycle 243
Parking 243
Refueling 244
Tool kit and accessories 245
Main maintenance operations 246
Remove the fairing 246
Side fairings 247
Change the air filter 248
Check and top up the coolant level 249
Check brake and clutch fluid level 251
Check brake pads for wear 253
Charge the battery 254
Charge and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 257
Check drive chain tension 259
Chain lubrication 261
Replace the high and low beam bulbs 262
Rear turn indicators 264
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Beam setting 265
Adjust rear-view mirrors 267
Tubeless tyres 268
Check engine oil level 270
Clean and replace the spark plugs 272
Clean the motorcycle 273
Storing the motorcycle 274
Important notes 275
Scheduled maintenance chart 276
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 276
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 280
Technical data 281
Weights 281
Overall dimensions 282
Top-ups 283
Engine 284
Timing system 285
Performance data 286
Spark plugs 286
Fuel system 286
Brakes 286
Transmission 287
Frame 288
Wheels 288
Tires 288
Suspensions 288
Exhaust system 289
Available colors 289
Electrical system 290
Routine maintenance record 296
Routine maintenance record 296
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Introduction
Safety guidelines
Your safety and that of others are very important.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. urges you to ride your
motorcycle responsibly.
Before using your motorcycle for the first time,
please read this manual carefully from start to finish
and closely follow the guidelines. This will allow you
to obtain all information regarding a correct use and
maintenance. If you have any doubts or questions,
consult a Dealer or Authorized Service Center.
Warning symbols used in the manual.
Different forms of information regarding potential
hazards that may affect you or others have been
used. These include:
- Safety stickers on the motorcycle;
- Safety warnings preceded by a warning symbol
and by one or the two words CAUTION or
IMPORTANT.
Attention
Failure to observe these instructions may lead
to a hazardous situation and cause severe injury to
the rider or others, or even death.
Important
Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or
its components.
Note
Additional information regarding the job being
performed.
The terms RIGHT and LEFT are referred to the
motorcycle viewed from the riding position.
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Permitted use
This motorcycle must be used only on road surfaces
with asphalt or flat and even pavement. This
motorcycle may not be used on dirt roads or for off-
road riding.
Attention
Using the bike off-road may cause the rider to
lose control, which in turn may lead to vehicle
damage, injury or death.
Attention
This motorcycle must not be used for towing or
for the addition of a sidecar, since this may cause a
loss or control and consequent accident.
This motorcycle carries the rider and may carry one
passenger upon installation of a dedicated kit
performed exclusively at a Ducati Dealer or
Authorized Service Center.
Attention
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order with rider, passenger, baggage and additional
accessories must not exceed 816 lb/ 370 kg.
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Rider's obligation
All riders must hold a driver's license.
Attention
Riding without a license is illegal and punishable
by law. Make sure you always have your license on
you when setting out on the motorcycle. Do not allow
inexpert riders or those not in possession of an
authorized driver's license to ride the motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle when under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Attention
Riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs is
illegal and punishable by law.
Avoid taking medication before riding the motorcycle
if you have not consulted your doctor about potential
side effects.
Attention
Some medications may induce sleepiness or
other effects that impair reflexes and the ability of the
rider to control the motorcycle, which may lead to
accident.
Some countries require mandatory insurance
coverage.
Attention
Check the laws applicable to your country. Take
out an insurance policy and keep the policy in a safe
place along with the other motorcycle documents.
To protect the safety of the rider and/or passenger,
some countries have made it a law to wear a
homologated helmet.
Attention
Check the laws applicable to your country.
Riding without a helmet may be punishable by a fine.
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