Ducati Superbike 1199 panigale S User manual

cod 913.7.190.1H

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changes without prior notification or without incurring obligations. For this reason, you may note
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US/CANADA

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Introduction
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. 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 p. 257)
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 2
Safety guidelines 7
Warning symbols used in the manual 7
Permitted use 8
Rider's obligation 8
Reporting safety defects 10
Rider education 11
Clothing 11
“Best Practices” for safety 12
Refueling 14
Carrying the maximum load allowed 15
Dangerous products - warnings 16
Vehicle ID number 18
Engine ID number 19
Plate positioning 20
Noise and exhaust emission control system
information 26
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations 27
Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 27
Owner's warranty responsibilities: 27
California evaporation emission system 28
Ducati limited warranty on emission control
system 28
Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 31
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the Manual 34
Technological Dictionary 34
Function pushbuttons 38
How to set/display parameters 39
Main functions 46
Riding Mode 53
DTC 57
EBC 63
DQS 67
Menu 1 functions 71
Menu 1 functions: Odometer (TOT) 72
Menu 1 functions: Trip 1 (TRIP 1) 74
Menu 1 functions: Trip 2 (TRIP 2) 76
Menu 1 functions: Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP
FUEL) 78
Menu 1 functions: LAP time 80
MENU 2 functions 83
MENU 2 functions: Coolant temperature 84
MENU 2 functions: Instantaneous fuel
consumption 86

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MENU 2 functions: Average fuel consumption 87
MENU 2 functions: Average speed 88
MENU 2 functions: Trip time 89
MENU 2 functions: External air temperature 90
Auxiliary functions 91
CLOCK 91
Service warning (SERVICE) 92
OIL SERVICE zero indication 92
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 94
Warnings/Alarms (Warning) 95
Error indication 99
Displayed error description 100
Side stand status display 104
Setting MENU 105
Customizing Riding Modes 108
Customizing Riding Modes: ABS setting (ABS
version) 112
Customizing Riding Modes: Electronic suspension
setting 115
Customizing Riding Modes: Display setting 120
Customizing Riding Modes: DQS enable/disable 122
Customizing Riding Modes: DTC level setting 124
Customizing Riding Modes: Engine setting 126
Customizing Riding Modes: EBC level setting 130
Customizing Riding Modes: Restore default
settings 132
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 133
Battery voltage 134
DDA 136
Pin Code 140
Changing the PIN CODE 143
Clock setup 147
Setting the date 150
Setting the display background 153
LAP 155
Setting the unit of measurement 161
Other functions 168
Infrared finish line 174
Display background color 175
Light control 176
The Immobilizer system 179
Keys 179
Operation 179
Duplicate keys 180
Vehicle release through PIN CODE 180
Controls 183
Position of motorcycle controls 183
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 184
LH switch 185
Clutch lever 186
RH switch 187
Throttle twistgrip 188
Front brake lever 188
Rear brake pedal 189
Gear change pedal 189
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear

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brake pedals 190
Main components and devices 192
Position on the vehicle 192
Tank filler plug 193
Seat lock 194
Side stand 195
Steering damper 196
Adjusting the front fork 197
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 198
Changing the motorcycle track alignment 199
Riding the motorcycle 200
Break-in recommendations 200
Pre-ride checks 202
Starting the engine 204
Moving off 206
Braking 207
Stopping the motorcycle 210
Parking 210
Refueling 211
Tool kit and accessories 212
Main maintenance operations 213
Removing the fairing 213
Side fairings 213
Change the air filter 214
Checking and topping up coolant level 215
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 217
Checking brake pads for wear 219
Charging the battery 220
Charging and maintenance of the battery during
winter storage 223
Checking drive chain tension 225
Chain lubrication 226
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 227
Rear turn indicators ) 228
Beam setting 229
Rearview mirror adjustment 231
Tubeless tires 232
Checking engine oil level 234
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 235
Cleaning the motorcycle 236
Storing the motorcycle 237
Important notes 237
Scheduled maintenance chart 238
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 238
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 242
Technical data 243

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Overall dimensions 243
Weights 243
Engine 245
Timing system 245
Performance data 246
Spark plugs 246
Fuel system 246
Brakes 247
Transmission 248
Frame 249
Wheels 249
Tires 249
Suspensions 249
Exhaust system 250
Available colors 250
Electrical system 250
Routine maintenance record 257

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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.
Warning
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.
Warning
Using the bike off-road may cause the rider to
lose control, which in turn may lead to vehicle
damage, injury or death.
Warning
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.
Warning
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order with rider, passenger, baggage and additional
accessories must not exceed 816 lb/ 370 kg.
Rider's obligation
All riders must hold a driver's license.
Warning
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.
Warning
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.
Warning
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.