Ducati SUPERBIKE 848 User manual

Owner's manual
848
DUCATISUPERBIKE

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Use and maintenance manual
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Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts! We
congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle.
We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer journeys
as well as short daily trips, but however you use your
motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A wishes you an
enjoyable ride.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. recommends that you adhere
strictly to the instructions in this manual, especially those
regarding the running-in period. This will ensure that your
Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to ride.
For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorized
service centres.
We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners
and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might
need.
Enjoy the ride!
Notes
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. cannot accept any liability
for errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this
manual. All information in this manual is valid at the time of
going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right
to make any modifications required due to the ongoing
development of their products.
For safety and reliability, to avoid invalidating the warranty
and to maintain the value of your motorcycle, use only
original Ducati spare parts.
Warning
This manual is an integral part of the motorcycle and,
if ownership of the motorcycle is transferred to a third party,
the manual must be handed over to the new owner.

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General indications 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful road safety information 7
Riding with a full load 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of the motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD – Main functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 15
The immobilizer system 38
Code card 39
Immobilizer override procedure 40
Duplicate keys 42
Ignition switch and steering lock 43
Left-hand handlebar switch 44
Clutch lever 45
Right-hand handlebar switch 46
Throttle twistgrip 46
Front brake lever 47
Rear brake pedal 48
Gearchange pedal 48
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake pedals 49
Main components and devices 51
Position on motorcycle 51
Fuel tank filler cap 52
Seat lock 53
Sidestand 54
Front fork adjusters 55
Rear shock absorber adjusters 57
Riding the motorcycle 59
Running-in precautions 59
Pre-ride checks 61
Starting the engine 62
Moving off 64
Braking 64
Stopping the motorcycle 65
Parking 65
Refuelling 66
Toolkit and accessories 67
Main Maintenance Operations 68
Removal of the fairings 68
Checking and topping up the coolant 72
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 73
Checking the brake pads for wear 75
Lubricating cables and linkages 76
Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 77
Charging the battery 78
Checking the chain tension 79
Lubricating the drive chain 79