Check if there are errors by following the procedure described in the paragraph “Guided diagnosis” (Sect. 6 - 11).

This operation has to be carried out with hot engine (but turned off) because the oil in these conditions is more fluid and its evac­uation is faster and complete.

Remove any metallic deposits from the end of the magnetic drain plug (3). Clean the threads of the drain plug and apply THREE BOND TB1215. Refit the drain plug complete with gasket (A) to the sump.

Tighten the exhaust plug (3) to a torque of 20 Nm (Min. 18 Nm - Max. 22 Nm) (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

Remove the oil sump filter cartridge (4) using service tool 88713.2906.

Fit a new cartridge (4), using the tool 88713.2906 making sure to lubricate the gasket with engine oil.

As an alternative, it is advisable to refill the filter cartridge with engine oil (4) before fitting it: this enables the recommended oil level to be maintained without topping up.

Screw the cartridge fully home and tighten it to a torque of 11 Nm (Min. 10 Nm - Max. 12 Nm) (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

Remove the filler plug (2) and carry out refilling with the specified oil type (Sect. 3 - 2, Fuel, lubricants and other fluids) up to reaching the notch that identifies the MAX level in the sight glass (1).

Check that there are no oil leaks and that the engine oil pressure warning light on the instrument panel switches off some sec­onds after starting up the engine. If not, switch off the engine and trace the fault.

Tighten the external cap (6) retaining screws (5) to a torque of 10 Nm (Min. 9 Nm - Max. 11 Nm) (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque set­tings).

To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder head covers and then remove the components listed below.

Fit the tool handgrip 88713.0123 in the holes of the generator cover to be able to turn the crankshaft so that the valve on which the control is carried out is in rest position.

With the valve in the rest position, slide a feeler gauge between rocker arm (A) and the lowest side of the cam (B) to measure the clearance.

With the valve in the rest position, slide a feeler gauge between closing rocker arm (C) and the highest side of the cam (D) to measure the clearance.

If detected values exceed the specified limits, replace opening and/or closing shims, as described in paragraph “Removing the valves” (Sect. 9 -  4.5), with an adequate height to obtain the specified clearance.

Opening rocker arm shims measuring from 1.8 to 3.45 mm and closing rocker arm shims measuring from 2.2 to 4.5 are available as spare parts. the size is punched on the shim.

Remove the handgrip tool 88713.0123 from the hole of the generator cover.

Refit the external cap (2) by tightening the two retaining screws (1) to a torque of 10 Nm (Min. 9 Nm - Max. 11 Nm) (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

To replace the timing system belts follow the procedures described in paragraph “Removal of the movable tensioner/timing belt” and “Refitting the timing belts” (Sect. 9 - 4.2).

Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8±0.1 mm.

Check the gap between the central and side electrodes. Replace the spark plug if taken value is different from the specified one or the spark plug shows clear signs of carbon settling.

If a spark plug is loose, it can overheat and damage the engine.

In order to reach the vertical cylinder head spark plugs remove the tank by loosening the screws (1) and (2) and by installing a pad under it.

Using the appropriate tool 88713.2877 to replace the spark plugs.

Place the coil-spark plugs wires (7) in the relevant seats and tighten the nuts (8) to a torque of 10 Nm (Min. 9 Nm - Max. 11 Nm) (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

Fix the water radiator to the mounting by starting and tightening the screws (6) to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refit the fuel tank by tightening the screws (1) and (2) to the specified torque of 10 Nm ±10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

The air filter must be replaced at the intervals described in the “Scheduled maintenance chart” (Sect. 4 - 2).

A clogged air filter will reduce air intake and engine power, increase fuel consumption and cause a build up of deposits on the spark plugs. Do not use the motorcycle without a filter as impurities in the air could get into the engine and cause damage.

Start and tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 3.5 Nm ±10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Once the check has been carried out refit filter (4), screw without tightening the screws (7) and refit the horizontal belt timing cover (5) on the horizontal cylinder assembly by tightening the screws (6) to a torque of 10 Nm (Min. 9 Nm - Max. 11 Nm) for the plastic covers, and 6 Nm (Min. 5.5 Nm - Max. 6.5 Nm) for the carbon ones (Sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).

To the specified intervals in the “Scheduled maintenance chart” (Sect. 4 - 2) check the coolant level contained in the expansion reservoir, on the right side of the vehicle.

For optimal operating conditions (coolant mixture starting to freeze at ‑20 °C), the recommended fluid antifreeze should be mixed with water in the following percentages:

ANTIFREEZE: 35 to 40% of the volume;

WATER: 65 to 60% of the volume.

Increase the amount of antifreeze to up to 55% volume in the case of very cold climates.

Solutions with less than 30% of antifreeze will not provide sufficient protection against corrosion.

This operation must only be carried out when the engine is cold. Attempting to change the coolant with the engine hot could lead to burns from hot coolant or scalding steam.

Tighten the cap (5) to a torque of 19 Nm ±10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Connect the pipe (4) by tightening the screws (3) on the clamp (2) to a torque of 1 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Start up the engine and allow the coolant to reach 110 °C; run the engine for about 10 minutes.

Keep your hands, clothing and tools well clear of the radiator fan at all times; this fan starts automatically without warning and could cause serious injury or damage.

Top up the coolant through the expansion reservoir filler to bring the level up to the MAX. mark.

Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.

Move the brake callipers pistons back: to carry out this operation unscrew the fixing screws (4) of the callipers on the fork plates and push, by removing them from each other, both pads from every calliper; during this operation be careful with the fluid level, that must always be aspirated each time that it flows back in the tank.

Once that all pistons of both callipers are fully moved back and that all the fluid in the tank has been aspirated, connect to the bleed valve (5) a transparent tube by immersing the end in a container placed on the floor.

Loosen the bleed valve of the left calliper (from the rider view) (5) and then take the lever through the whole stroke to allow fluid to escape.

Tighten the bleed valve (5) to a torque of 10 Nm ±10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) then release the lever.

Then, with the bleed valve definitely closed to the specified torque actuate repeatedly the lever until a pressure is detected in the brake system.

After eliminating the old fluid from the tank, during the refilling operation always keep the oil level above the MIN mark to prevent the formation of air bubbles inside the circuit.

Attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (8) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container placed on the floor.

At this point, tighten the bleed valve (8) to the specific torque of 14 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) and release the pedal; press the pedal.

After eliminating the old fluid from the tank, during the refilling operation always keep the oil level above the MIN mark to prevent the formation of air bubbles inside the circuit.

Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.

Remove the cover (1) with the membrane from the front brake fluid tank (2) by unscrewing the screws (3) or unscrewing the cap (6) of the rear brake fluid tank (7).

Connect one bleeder for brakes to the bleed valve (5) of the left front calliper or to the bleed valve (8) of the rear calliper, usually available in stores.

In case the bleeder is not available, connect to the bleed valve (5) of the left front calliper or to the bleed valve (8) of the rear calliper, a transparent plastic tube and dip the end into a container placed on the floor containing used brake fluid.

With this procedure in the front system the front callipers fluid-filled remain; in case the callipers also need to be emptied, it is necessary to carry out a retreat piston operation described in the chapter “Changing the brake fluid” keeping the bleeder (if available) still running and connected to the bleed valve.

If there is no bleeder, carry out piston retreat operation described in the chapter “Changing the brake fluid”.

Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.

Refill the tanks (2) or (7) with specific oil (Sect. 3 - 2, Fuel, lubricants and other fluids) taken from an intact container.

During the following operation, the fluid level in the tank must remain topped over the MIN mark all times. The end of the trans­parent plastic pipe must remain immersed in the discharged fluid at all times.

Aspirate with bleeder and loosen the bleed valve (5) or (8) always checking that the level of the corresponding tank does not fall below the MIN.

Tighten the bleed valve (5) to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10% and the bleed valve (8) to a torque of 14 Nm ±10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

If you do not have a brake bleeding tool available, connect a transparent plastic tube to the bleed valve (5) or (8) as described in the exhaust procedure.

Press the lever or the pedal half way or until the pressure in the system is detected, open the bleed valve and take the lever or pedal through the whole stroke; Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque and release the lever or the pedal.

Repeat the operation until the fluid inside the system is air-bubble free; to this purpose, when refilling is over, carry out bleeding operation by acting on all the valves of the system, one at a time.

In particular, to completely eliminate the air that can remain on the highest point of the front brake master cylinder, act the same way on the bleed valve (9).

Tighten the bleed valves (5) to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10%, (8) and (9) to a torque of 14 Nm ± 10% (Sect 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) and fit the protection cap.

Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the event of accidental contact wash the affected area with abundant running water.

Fill the tank (2) with new oil up to the MAX. mark.

Attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (3) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container placed on the floor.

During the filling operation, always keep the oil level above the MIN mark to prevent the formation of air bubbles in the circuit.

Allow the fluid to flow from the bleed valve (3) until it changes colour. Retighten the bleed valve (3) and tighten it to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) and restore the correct level of oil in the tank.

Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; In the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.

If you do not have a bleeding tool available, attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (3) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container of old clutch fluid placed on the floor.

Unscrew the bleed valve by a 1/4 turn.

Proceed with the refitting of the cap by tightening the fixing screws (5) to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Tighten the bleed valve (3) to a torque of 10 Nm ±10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; In the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.

Fill the tank with specified oil (Sect. 3 - 2, Fuel, lubricants and other fluids) taken from an intact container.

During the following operation, the fluid level must remain topped up at all times. The end of the transparent plastic tubing must remain immersed in the discharged fluid at all times.

Pump with the bleeder and open the bleed valve (3) making sure that the level does not fall below the MIN mark.

If you do not have a bleeding tool available, connect a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (3) as outlined in the draining procedure.

Open the bleed valve by a 1/4 turn and operate the clutch lever several times until the fluid flows out of the bleed valve (3).

Pull the lever fully in and then loosen the bleed valve by at least a 1/4 turn.

Close to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) the bleed valve (3) and install the protection cover.

Top up the fluid level to approximately 3 mm above the MIN mark of the tank.

Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that the play in the steering head bearings requires ad­justment. Proceed as follows:

With specific wrench 88713.1058 tighten the adjustment ring nut (3) to a torque of 30 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque set­tings).

Push the steering head against the ring nut (3) and tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 18 Nm ± 5% and the screw (2) to 10 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Measure chain tension at the centre of the lower section, with the motorcycle on the side stand: lower the chain by pressing down on it only with your finger, release it and measure the distance between the centre of the chain pins and the aluminium section of the swingarm.

It must be: 35 to 37 mm.

To adjust the tension remove the rear splash guard (Sect. 5 - 5, Removing the splash guard).

Fit the hook spanner code 88713.1038 inserting its tooth in the eccentric hub (2).

If the screws (1) are removed, lubricate with specified grease underhead and thread, then tighten the screws (1) to the torque of 35 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) proceeding with sequence 1-2-1.

The correct tightening of the fixing screws of the eccentric hub is essential for the safety of the rider and the passenger (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refit the rear splash guard (Sect. 5 - 5, Refitting the splash guard).

Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.

On handing over the motorcycle after changing the brake pads, inform the customer that the front brake must be used gently for the first 100 km to allow the pads to bed in completely.

Check that the level in the master cylinder tank is not below the MIN mark.

Top-up with specified fluid (Sect. 3 - 2, Fuel, lubricants and other fluids) until reaching the max notch.

Check through the slot between the two half callipers that there is at least 1 mm of friction material on the pads.

Refit the rear brake calliper by fitting and tightening the screws (4) to a torque of 25 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Check that the brake fluid level in the tank is between the MIN and MAX. marks. If this is not the case, act on to the top-up after unscrewing the tank cap (6).

Being the brake callipers a safety component of the vehicle, follow instructions under Sect. 7 - 3, Removal of the front brake system, Sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake control and pay attention, during the refitting, to the tightening torque of 25 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) of the fixing screws (4) of the rear brake calliper.

The throttle grip in all steering positions must have free play, measured on the periphery of the flange of the grip, of 1.5 ÷ 2.0 mm.

Operate the control to check that the inner cable slides smoothly inside the outer cable: if you feel excessive resistance or stiff­ness, renew the cable.

To lubricate the throttle grip, it is necessary to slide off the protection cover (A), loosen the screws (7) and remove the covers (5) and (6) of the throttle grip.

Fix covers (5) and (6) by tightening the screws (7) to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrease lever distance.

When the clutch lever (1) is operated, drive from the engine to the gearbox and the drive wheel is disengaged. Correct use of the clutch lever is very important in all riding situations, especially when moving off.

The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred riding po­sition.

Use the screw (4) to fix the gearbox lever to the rod (3), by tightening it to a torque of 10 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Tighten the lock nut (5) to a torque of 5 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Verify, by acting manually on the pedal, that there is a clearance of about 1.5 ÷2 mm before starting the braking operation.

Tighten the lock nut (7) to a specified torque of 2.5 ±10 (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) and check again the clearance.

The stiffest damping setting is obtained with the adjuster turned fully clockwise to the “0” position. Start with this position and turn anticlockwise. Count the clicks, which correspond to position 1, 2 and so forth.

Turn the hexagonal headed adjuster screw (2) to adjust the preload of the internal spring in each stanchion. Each full clockwise turn corresponds to 1 mm of preload. Maximum adjustment possible is 15 mm.

Compression: 1 turn and a half;

Rebound: 2 turns.

Preload spring (A): 15 mm

The adjuster (2), located on the left-hand side at the point at which the shock absorber is fixed to the swingarm, controls rebound damping.

STANDARD length of preloaded spring on shock absorber: 162±1.5 mm.

register (1) of 1.5 clicks;

register (2) of 9 clicks.

Spring preload: 18 mm (Max.18 mm - Min.25 mm)

If the motorcycle is to be ridden with a pillion rider and luggage, we recommend setting the rear shock absorber spring preload to the maximum to ensure the best handling and proper ground clearance at all times. It may also be necessary to adjust the rebound damping accordingly.

Motorcycle track alignment as set at the factory is the result of tests carried out under different riding conditions by DUCATI test riders. Modifying factory setting is a very delicate operation, which may lead to serious damages if carried out by unskilled people. Since this motorcycle is often used in competitions, DUCATI saw it fit to equip it with special mechanisms to modify rear sus­pension and steering head geometry to suit all kinds of track conditions.

For each of these settings, four riding modes (SPORT, TOURING, URBAN and ENDURO) can be selected and within each of these, the initial settings for traction control (DTC), engine power and suspension dampening control can be modified.

For the setup variation follow what reported in the Sect. 6 - 5 “Riding Mode” function (Riding Mode change)”.