Ducati SUPERBIKE 1299 PANIGALE S User manual

Owner’s manual

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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 309.
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.
Enjoy your ride!
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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
Your warranty rights and obligations 29
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 39
Technological Dictionary 39
Function pushbuttons 43
How to set/display parameters 45
Main functions 53
Riding Mode 60
DQS 66
DTC 68
EBC 75
DWC 80
ABS 87
DTC - DWT - EBC function level quick
change 95
Menu 1 functions 98
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Menu 1: Odometer (TOT) 99
Menu 1: Trip 1 (TRIP 1) 101
Menu 1: Trip 2 (TRIP 2) 103
Menu 1: Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP
FUEL) 105
Menu 1: LAP time 107
Menu 1: Leaning angle (LEAN ANGLE) 111
MENU 2 functions 112
MENU 2: Coolant temperature 113
MENU 2: Instantaneous fuel consumption 115
MENU 2: Average fuel consumption 116
MENU 2: Average speed 118
MENU 2: Trip time 120
MENU 2: External air temperature 121
Auxiliary functions 123
CLOCK 124
Service warning (SERVICE) 125
OIL SERVICE zero indication 126
OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 128
Warnings/Alarms (Warning) 129
Error indication 133
Displayed error description 135
Side stand status display 140
Setting MENU 141
Customizing Riding Modes 144
Customizing Riding Modes: ABS setting 147
Customizing Riding Modes: electronic suspension
setting 150
Customizing Riding Modes: Display setting 160
Customizing Riding Modes: DQS enable/
disable 163
Customizing Riding Modes: DTC level setting 166
Customizing Riding Modes: Engine setting 169
Customizing Riding Modes: EBC level setting 172
Riding style customization: DWC level
setting 174
Customizing Riding Modes: Restore default
settings 177
Auxiliary button function setting 166
Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 181
Battery voltage 182
DDA 184
Pin Code 189
Changing the PIN CODE 193
Clock setup 197
Setting the date 201
Setting the display background 206
LAP 208
Setting the unit of measurement 214
Tire Set-Up 214
Display background color 230
Light control 232
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The Immobilizer system 237
Keys 238
Operation 239
Duplicate keys 240
Vehicle release through PIN CODE 241
Controls 245
Position of motorcycle controls 245
Key-operated ignition switch and steering
lock 246
Left-hand switch 247
Clutch lever 249
Right-hand switch 250
Throttle twistgrip 251
Front brake lever 252
Rear brake pedal 253
Gear change pedal 254
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear
brake pedals 255
Main components and devices 257
Position on the vehicle 257
Tank filler plug 258
Seat lock 259
Side stand 261
Steering damper 263
Adjusting the front fork 264
Adjusting the rear shock absorber 265
Changing the motorcycle track alignment 266
Riding the motorcycle 268
Break-in recommendations 268
Pre-ride checks 271
Starting the engine 274
Moving off 274
Braking 276
ABS system 276
Stopping the motorcycle 278
Parking 278
Refueling 279
Tool kit and accessories 280
Main maintenance operations 281
Remove the fairing 281
Side fairings 282
Change the air filter 283
Check and top up the coolant level 284
Check brake and clutch fluid level 286
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Check brake pads for wear 288
Charge the battery 289
Charge and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 292
Check drive chain tension 294
Chain lubrication 296
Replace the high and low beam bulbs 296
Rear turn indicators 297
Beam setting 298
Adjust rear-view mirrors 300
Tubeless tyres 301
Check engine oil level 303
Clean and replace the spark plugs 305
Clean the motorcycle 306
Storing the motorcycle 307
Important notes 308
Scheduled maintenance chart 309
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 309
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 313
Technical data 314
Weights 314
Overall dimensions 315
Top-ups 316
Engine 318
Timing system 319
Performance data 320
Spark plugs 320
Fuel system 320
Brakes 320
Transmission 321
Frame 322
Wheels 322
Tires 322
Suspensions 322
Exhaust system 323
Available colors 323
Electrical system 324
Routine maintenance record 330
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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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