Ducati Superbike 1199 panigale S User manual

cod 913.7.190.1L

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ENGLISH

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This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle and must be kept with it whole its 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 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 differ from your
motorcycle.
Any and all reproduction or spreading of the contents herein in whole or in part is forbidden. All rights
reserved to Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Any request for written authorisation to do so shall be addressed to
this company, specifying the reasons for request.

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Foreword
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 short
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 efforts.
It is important that you preserve its quality standard
by strictly observing the maintenance plan and using
genuine spare parts.
This manual provides instructions on minor
maintenance operations.
Major maintenance operations are described in the
Service 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 chart, see 228.
Our highly skilled staff have access to special
implements and appropriate equipment 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.

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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
partially, will make the warranty null and void
effective immediately.
Improper or poor maintenance, using other than
original spare parts or parts not expressly approved
by Ducati may invalidate your warranty rights and
lead to damage or loss of performance.

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Table of contents
Foreword 3
Safety guidelines 9
Safety alerts 9
Permitted use 10
Rider's obligations 10
Rider training 12
Riding gear 12
Best practices for motorcycle safety 13
Refuelling 15
Carrying the maximum load allowed 16
Dangerous products - warnings 17
Vehicle identification number 19
Engine identification number 20
Instrument panel (Dashboard) 21
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the Manual 24
Technological Dictionary 24
Function push-buttons 28
How to set/display parameters 29
Main functions 36
Riding Mode 43
DTC 47
EBC 53
DQS 57
Menu 1 functions 61
Menu 1 functions: Odometer (TOT) 62
Menu 1 functions: Trip 1 (TRIP 1) 64
Menu 1 functions: Trip 2 (TRIP 2) 66
Menu 1 functions: Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP
FUEL) 68
Menu 1 functions: LAP time 70
MENU 2 functions 73
MENU 2 functions: Coolant temperature 74
MENU 2 functions: Instantaneous fuel
consumption 76
MENU 2 functions: Average fuel consumption 77
MENU 2 functions: Average speed 78
MENU 2 functions: Trip time 79
MENU 2 functions: External air temperature 80
Auxiliary functions 81
CLOCK 81
Service warning (SERVICE) 82
OIL SERVICE zero indication 82
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 84
Warnings/Alarms (Warning) 85
Error indication 89
Displayed error description 90
Side stand status display 94
Setting MENU 95

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Customising Riding Modes 98
Customising Riding Modes: ABS setting (ABS
version) 102
Customising Riding Modes: Electronic suspension
setting 105
Customising Riding Modes: Display setting 110
Customising Riding Modes: DQS enable/disable 112
Customising Riding Modes: DTC level setting 114
Customising Riding Modes: Engine setting 116
Customising Riding Modes: EBC level setting 120
Customising Riding Modes: Restore default
settings 122
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 123
Battery voltage 124
DDA 126
Pin Code 130
Changing the PIN CODE 133
Clock setup 137
Setting the date 140
Setting the display background 143
LAP 145
Setting the unit of measurement 151
Other functions 158
Display background colour 165
Light control 166
The Immobilizer system 169
Keys 169
Operation 169
Duplicate keys 170
Vehicle release through PIN CODE 170
Controls 173
Position of motorcycle controls 173
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 174
LH switch 175
Clutch lever 176
RH switch 177
Throttle twistgrip 178
Front brake lever 178
Rear brake pedal 179
Gear change pedal 179
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 180
Main components and devices 182
Position on the vehicle 182
Tank filler plug 183
Seat lock 184
Side stand 185
Steering damper 186
Adjusting the front fork 187
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 188
Changing the motorcycle track alignment 189
Riding the motorcycle 190
Running-in recommendations 190

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Pre-ride checks 192
Starting the engine 194
Moving off 196
Braking 197
Stopping the motorcycle 200
Parking 200
Refuelling 201
Tool kit and accessories 202
Main maintenance operations 203
Removing the fairing 203
Side fairings 203
Change the air filter 204
Checking and topping up coolant level 205
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 207
Checking brake pads for wear 209
Charging the battery 210
Charging and maintenance of the battery during
winter storage 213
Checking drive chain tension 215
Chain lubrication 216
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 217
Rear turn indicators 218
Beam setting 219
Rear-view mirror adjustment 221
Tubeless tyres 222
Checking engine oil level 224
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 225
Cleaning the motorcycle 226
Storing the motorcycle 227
Important notes 227
Scheduled maintenance chart 228
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 228
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 232
Technical data 233
Overall dimensions (mm) 233
Weights 233
Engine 235
Timing system 235
Performance data 236
Spark plugs 236
Fuel system 236
Brakes 237
Transmission 238
Frame 239
Wheels 239
Tyres 239
Suspensions 239

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Exhaust system 240
Available colours 240
Electrical system 240
Routine maintenance record 247

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Safety guidelines
Your safety and that of other road users are very
important. 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
maintenance.
In case of any doubts, please call a Dealer or
Authorised Service Centre.
Safety alerts
To alert you to potential hazards that could potentially
harm you or other persons, the following safety alerts
have been used:
- Safety labels on motorcycle;
- Safety messages preceded by a warning symbol
and the word Warning or Important.
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may
put you at risk and result in severe injury to rider or
other persons or even 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.