Ducati Superbike 848evo Corse User manual

cod 913.7.205.1H

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US/CANADA
Owner's Manual

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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. 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, for your 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 134)
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 6
Warning symbols used in the manual. 6
Permitted use 7
Rider's obligation 7
Reporting safety defects 9
Rider education 10
Clothing 10
“Best Practices” for safety 11
Refueling 13
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
Dashboard 31
LCD unit functions 34
LCD – How to set/display parameters 36
Total distance covered indicator: “Odometer“ 39
Air temperature indicator 40
Vehicle speed indication 41
Engine coolant temperature indicator 42
Partial trip meter “TRIP A” 43
Partial trip meter “TRIP B“ 44
Distance traveled on fuel reserve: “TRIP FUEL“ 45
Maintenance indicator (SERV) 46
Battery voltage indicator (BATT). 47
Engine idle RPM setting (RPM) 48
LAP timer 49
Stored data display (LAP Memory) 51
DDA data acquisition 53
Erase DDA 54
Function for activation/deactivation of DTC (Ducati
Traction Control) 55
Description of the system 55
Activation of the system 56
The functions of the system 56
Routine maintenance 56
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) setting function 57
Tips on how to select the sensitivity level 60
Tips for use on the track 61
Tips for use on the road 61

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Quick Shift (DQS ON/OFF) enable / disable
function 62
Clock setting function 63
Dashboard diagnosis 65
Instrument panel backlighting 71
Headlight “smart” auto-off 71
Headlight “smart” switch-on 72
The Immobilizer system 73
Keys 73
Code card 74
Immobilizer override procedure 75
Operation 77
Duplicate keys 77
Service menu - unit of measurement (UNIT SET) 78
Controls 80
Position of motorcycle controls 80
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 81
LH switch 82
Clutch lever. 83
RH switch 84
Throttle twistgrip 84
Front brake lever 85
Rear brake pedal 86
Gear change pedal 86
Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 87
Main components and devices 89
Position on the vehicle 89
Fuel tank plug 90
Seat lock 91
Side stand 92
Steering damper 93
Front fork adjusters 94
Rear shock absorber adjusters 96
Riding the motorcycle 98
Break-in recommendations 98
Pre-ride checks 100
Starting the engine 101
Moving off 103
Braking 104
Stopping the motorcycle 105
Parking 105
Refueling 106
Tool kit and accessories 107
Main maintenance operations 108
Removing the fairing 108
Changing the air filter 112
Checking and topping up coolant level 113
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 114
Checking brake pads for wear 116
Lubricating cables and joints 117

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Adjusting throttle control free play 118
Charging the battery 119
Checking drive chain tension 120
Chain lubrication 121
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 122
Replacing the parking light bulb 124
Rear turn indicators 125
Number plate light 125
Beam setting 126
Rear view mirror adjustment 127
Tubeless tires 128
Checking engine oil level 130
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 131
Cleaning the motorcycle 132
Storing the motorcycle 133
Important notes 133
Maintenance 134
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the Dealer 134
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be
performed by the customer 137
Technical data 138
Overall dimensions (mm) 138
Weights 138
Engine 140
Timing system 140
Performance data 141
Spark plugs 141
Fuel system 141
Brakes 142
Transmission 143
Frame 144
Wheels 144
Tires 144
Suspensions 145
Exhaust system 146
Available colors 146
Electrical system 146
Routine maintenance record 152

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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.
Warning
The total weight of the motorcycle in running
order with rider, passenger, baggage and additional
accessories must not exceed 882 lb (400kg).
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.

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Some countries require mandatory insurance
coverage.
Warning
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.
Warning
Check the laws applicable to your country.
Riding without a helmet may be punishable by a fine.
Warning
Failure to be wearing a helmet in case of
accident increases the chance of serious injury and
even death.
Warning
Make sure that the helmet is in compliance with
safety specifications, provides excellent visibility, is
the correct size for the head, and has the DOT
(Department of Transportation) label affixed to the
helmet surface.
Laws regulating traffic vary from country to country.
Check the laws in force in your country before riding
the motorcycle and pay strict adherence to them .
Warning
Tampering with Noise Control System
Prohibited. Federal Law prohibits the following acts
or causing thereof:
1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any
person, other than for purposes of maintenance,
repair, or replacement, of any device or element
of design incorporated into any new vehicle for
the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use; or
2) the use of the vehicle after such device or
element of design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.
Among the acts presumed to constitute tampering
are those listed below:
1) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler, baffles,
header pipes or any other component that
conducts exhaust gases.
2) Removal or puncturing of any part of the intake
system.
3) Lack of proper maintenance.

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4) Replacing any moving part of the vehicle, or parts
of the exhaust or intake system, with parts other
than those specified by the manufacturer.
This product should be checked for repair or
replacement if the motorcycle noise has increased
significantly through use. Otherwise, the owner may
become subject to penalties under state and local
ordinances.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to
notifying Ducati North America, 10443 Bandley Drive
Cupertino, California, 95014, Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone]. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Ducati North
America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or
366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE W43-488,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.