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Instrument panel
Note
The instrument panel is supplied as a single component; its internal components cannot be renewed separately.
Important
Whenever the instrument panel is renewed, the ignition key programming procedure must be repeated.
 
For removing/refitting the instrument panel refer to Sect. 5 - 1, Disassembly of the headlight fairing / Reassembly of the headlight fairing.
 
Instrument panel system (DASHBOARD)
The instrument panel (1) consists of a large main LCD (A) and a circular dot matrix LCD (B).
The type of information shown can be selected by two pushbuttons (1) and (2), the turn indicator reset button (3) and the high-beam flashing button (4) on the left hand switch.
In the instrument panel there are eight indicator lights, and a further auxiliary indicator light indicating when the “Over rev” rev limit is reached and when the DTC is activated.
The instrument panel is backlighting with a white light with three different brightness settings: MAX, MIDDLE and MIN, that can be set from the menu in paragraph “Instrument panel backlighting adjustment function”.
To protect the backlight LEDs in the event of voltage spikes, they are disabled if the power supply voltage exceeds 16 Volts; if the power supply voltage drops below 6 Volts, the LEDs switch off as general instrument panel functionality is no longer ensured.
Indicator lights
The following indicator lights are mounted on the instrument panel:
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Neutral light N (green).
Illuminates when the gearbox is in neutral.
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High beam headlight indicator (blue)
It turns on to indicate that the high beam lights are on.
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Engine oil pressure light (red).
Illuminates when engine oil pressure is too low. It must turn on at Key-On, but must turn off a few seconds after the engine has started.
It may come on briefly if the engine is very hot, but should go out again as engine speed increases.
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Fuel warning indicator (amber yellow)
Comes on when fuel is low and 4 litres of fuel left in the tank.
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Indicators repeater lights (green).
Illuminates and flashes when the turn signal is in operation.
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“Engine/Vehicle diagnosis - EOBD” indicator (amber yellow).
It turns on in the case of “engine” and/or “vehicle” errors and in some cases will lock the engine.
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1st threshold - no. RPM before the limiter threshold (*)
 
 
(*) depending on the model, each calibration of the Engine Control Unit may have a different “setting“ for the thresholds that precede the rev limiter and the rev limiter itself.
Note
If the Over rev function light and the DTC intervention light should both come on at the same time, the instrument panel gives priority to the Over rev function.
 
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This turns on to indicate that ABS is disabled or not functioning.
 
ABS disabled with the menu function “DISAB ABS” (**)
ABS disabled with the menu function “DISAB ABS”
ABS disabled with the menu function “DISAB ABS”
ABS disabled and not func­tioning due to a problem.
 
(**) The ABS should be considered actually disabled only if the light continues to flash after starting the engine.
 
Display settings and functions
When the instrument panel is switched on, all the digits of the main LCD activate for 3 seconds, except for the vehicle speed digit, in which a countdown is displayed from 0 to 300 in 1.5s and from 300 to 0 in another 1.5s, and the rev counter digits, which increase from 0 to 11000 rpm in 1.5s and decrease again to 0 in another 1.5s; the script “DUCATI“ and the vehicle model “MTS1200“ are displayed on the circular display; all lights turn on in sequence from the bottom to the top.
At the end of the check, the instrument panel always displays the Odometer (TOT) as the “main“ indicator on the main display (A) and the riding mode in the circular display (B).
Note
The check can be interrupted by pressing the button (1).
Upon Key-On, the instrument panel always displays the following information (deactivating any previously activated functions, with the exception of Traction Control, if active).
At the end of the initial check, the instrument panel will always show the “main“ display, indicating the following information.
Main LCD (A):
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Press (1) “s” to switch between the following functions:
 
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Dot matrix LCD (B):
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Press (2) “t” to switch between the following functions:
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Vehicle speed indicator
This function displays vehicle speed (Km/h or mph depending on the set measurement system).
The instrument panel receives information about the actual speed (calculated in km/h) and displays the number increased by 8%.
Maximum speed displayed is 299 km/h (186 mph).
Over 299 km/h (186 mph) a series of dashes will be displayed “- - -” (not flashing).
Engine rpm indicator (RPM)
This function displays the rpm.
The instrument panel receives the engine rpm information and displays it.
This information is displayed progressively from the left to the right, identifying the rpm.
Engaged gear indicator
This function displays the gears.
The instrument panel receives information and indicates the engaged gear or “N” for neutral.
 
In the case of a gear sensor “error”, a dash “-” (not flashing) will be displayed.
Clock
This function shows the time.
Time is always displayed as follows:
AM from 0:00 to 11:59
PM from 12:00 to 11:59
 
If battery power is suddenly cut off (Batt-OFF), when battery power is restored and at the next Key-On, the clock is reset and restarts from “0:00“.
Fuel level indicator
This function displays the fuel level.
The low fuel light turns on when the level goes down to 2 marks and there are still 4 litres in the tank; if the level goes down further, the last mark will be displayed flashing.
Important
If the vehicle enters the reserve status and the light has turned on, when refuelling it is recommended to turn off the vehicle (Key-Off); adding fuel with the motorcycle on without turning it off (Key-On and engine off) the data update may not be immediate.
Note
In the case of a level sensor “error”, the bargraph without marks is displayed and the rest of the digit will flash.
Coolant temperature
This function indicates coolant indication state.
Select the temperature unit of measurement
(°C or °F).
The reading is indicated as follows:
if the reading is between - 39°C and +39°C “LO” is shown flashing on the instrument panel (steady);
if the reading is between +40°C and +120°C it appears on the instrument panel (steady);
if reading is +121 °C or higher, “HI“ is shown flashing on the information panel;
Note
In the event of a sensor “error“, flashing dashes (“- - -”) are shown and the “Engine/vehicle diagnosis - EOBD“ indicator (10) turns on.
 
Total distance travelled indicator (odometer)
This function shows the total distance covered by the vehicle.
At Key-On the system automatically enters this function.
The reading is saved permanently and cannot be reset.
If it exceeds 99999 km (or 99999 miles), the reading “99999” remains displayed permanently.
“Trip 1“ meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset.
Press and hold (1) “s“ for 3 seconds while in this function to reset the trip odometer.
If the reading exceeds 999.9, it is reset to zero and the count restarts automatically.
If the system measurement units are changed at any moment, or if there is an interruption in the power supply (Battery Off), the distance travelled is reset and the count starts from zero (considering the newly set unit of measurement).
Note
When this value is reset, also the “Average fuel consumption”, “Average speed” and “Trip time” functions are reset.
“Trip 2“ meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset.
Press and hold (1) “s“ for 3 seconds while in this function to reset the trip odometer.
If the reading exceeds 999.9, it is reset to zero and the count restarts automatically.
If the system measurement units are changed at any moment, or if there is an interruption in the power supply (Battery Off), the distance travelled is reset and the count starts from zero (considering the newly set unit of measurement).
Indication if the DTC function is active/not active
This function indicates if DTC (Ducati Traction Control) is active.
When “DTC” is not lit up in the inside the rim, this means that the function is disabled.
Indication if the LAP function is active/not active
This function indicates if LAP (Lap number) is active.
When “LAP” is not lit up, this means that the function has been switched off.
Warning indication (Alarms/Signals)
The instrument panel shows certain indications/malfunctions in real time on the circular dot matrix display (B) that are not dan­gerous for correct vehicle operation.
At Key-On (at the end of the check) one or more “warnings” are displayed if they are active.
If a “warning” is activated while the vehicle is in use, the current indication on the circular dot matrix display (B) is replaced au­tomatically by the relative warning indication.
If there are multiple indicators, they will scroll automatically every 3 seconds.
Note
No signal lights turn on if one or more “warnings” are activated.
 
The following “warnings” could be displayed:
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With one or more “warnings” active, the user may access other functions by pushing button (2) “t”.
“Low” battery level
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the status of the battery vehicle is low.
It is activated when the battery voltage is ≤ 11.7 Volt.
Note
Charge the battery as soon as possible with the specific charger, as it is very likely that the vehicle will not start.
Traction Control (DTC) deactivated
The activation of this “warning” indicates that DTC (Ducati Traction Control) has been turned off.
Hands Free key (HF) not recognised
This “warning” indicates that the Hands Free system has not detected an active key (C) near the vehicle.
 
Check that the active key (C) is near the vehicle (and has not been lost) or that it functions properly.
 
“Low“ Hands Free key (HF) battery level
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands Free system has detected that the battery that permits the active key (1) to communicate and turn the vehicle on is almost discharged.
 
In this case replace as soon as possible the battery as indicated in Sect. 6 - 7 “Replacing the battery in the active key”.
“High“ engine coolant temperature
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the engine coolant temperature is high.
It is activated when the temperature reaches 121°C (250°F).
Note
In this case, stop the vehicle and switch the engine off immediately; make sure that the fans are working.
Steering release error - Steering still locked
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands Free System was not able to extract the steering lock.
Note
In this case, we recommend switching the vehicle off and on (Key-Off / Key-On), while holding the handlebar pushed to full lock.
Instrument panel diagnosis
This function identifies any abnormal vehicle behaviours.
The instrument panel activates any abnormal vehicle behaviours in real time (ERRORS).
At Key-On (at the end of the check) one or more “ERRORS” are displayed (only if they are active).
If an “error” is activated during operation, the current indication on the circular dot matrix display (B) is automatically replaced by the error indication.
If there are multiple errors, they will scroll automatically every 3 seconds; the “Engine/vehicle diagnosis - EOBD” indicator (8) always turns on when one or more errors are activated.
When one or more errors are active, press (2) “t” to access other functions.
The table below shows the errors that can be displayed.
 
 
 
 
Maintenance indicator
This function indicates that the vehicle is about to or has travelled a distance for which it is necessary to have the general main­tenance or oil change performed.
Residual range indication when the SERVICE is due
When 1000 Km (621 miles) are left until reaching the mileage programmed by Ducati for having the “SERVICE“ performed, the instrument panel activates (at the end of the initial check) the indication of which type of service should be performed and the residual range (countdown).
The indication is activated each time the motorcycle is turned on (Key-On) for 5 seconds (flashing).
The residual range is updated every 100 Km (-1000, -900, -800, -700, etc.…..).
Indication of range reached for SERVICE
When the range set by Ducati is reached the instrument panel displays (at the end of the initial check) the indication that warns that it is necessary to carry out the “DESMO SERVICE“ scheduled maintenance or the “OIL SERVICE”.
The indication is activated each time the motorcycle is turned on (Key-On) (not flashing); press (2) “t” to display other functions.
The indication will remain until it is reset and it can be displayed at any moment by scrolling the functions.
Note
The distance travelled thresholds are defined in an “absolute” sense and do not account for when the “reset” request for the indication is made by the Authorised Ducati Service Centre.
Maintenance table
 
DESMO SERVICE
SET UP - “Riding Mode set“ indication
This function indicates the “Riding Mode” set for the vehicle.
Four “Riding Modes” are available: SPORT, TOURING, URBAN and ENDURO.
Each Riding Mode can be changed using the “Riding Mode” function.
 
In the “base” version, only the set Riding Mode is indicated.
On the “S” version, the set-up and the riding mode settings are indicated.
 
 
“RANGE” indicator - remaining range
This function indicates the distance that can be travelled with the fuel currently in the tank.
The calculation is made based on the fuel level and an average consumption in reference to the last 90 seconds of driving (not the average fuel consumption “CONS M.”).
If you refuel adding more than 4 litres of fuel with the vehicle switched off, at the subsequent Key-On, the remaining range read­ing will be updated instantaneously and will be calculated based on the new fuel level and an average fuel consumption of 18.0 Km/L; otherwise (that is, if you add less than 4 litres) the reading will only be updated after the vehicle is in movement (not in­stantaneously).
When the range arrives to “0” the indication will flash together with the symbol (motorcycle + fuel pump).
Warning
It is recommended to turn off the motorcycle (Key-Off) when refuelling; if adding fuel without turning off the motorcycle (Key-On/engine off), the reading will be updated as soon as the vehicle starts to move (speed greater than zero).
Indicator “CONS I.“ - Instantaneous fuel consumption
This function indicates the “instantaneous” fuel consumption.
The calculation is made considering the quantity of fuel used and the distance travelled during the last second.
The active calculation phase only occurs when the engine is running and the vehicle is moving (moments when the vehicle is not moving when speed is equal to 0 and/or when the engine is off are not considered). Dashes “- -.-”. are shown on the display when the calculation is not made.
Indicator “CONS M.“ - Average fuel consumption
This function indicates the “average” fuel consumption.
The calculation is made considering the quantity of fuel used and the km travelled since the last Trip 1 reset. When Trip 1 is reset, the value is set to zero and the first available value is shown on the display 10 seconds after the reset. Dashes “- -.-” are shown on the display during the first 10 seconds when the value is not yet available.
The active calculation phase only occurs when the engine is running and the vehicle is moving (moments when the vehicle is not moving when speed is equal to 0 and/or when the engine is off are not considered).
Indicator “AVG” - Average speed
This function shows the average speed of the motorcycle.
The calculation is made considering the distance and time travelled since the last Trip 1 reset. When Trip 1 is reset, the value is set to zero and the first available value is shown on the display 10 seconds after the reset. Dashes “- -.-“ are displayed for the first 10 seconds, as the value is not yet available.
The active calculation phase only occurs when the engine is running and the vehicle is moving (moments when the vehicle is not moving when speed is equal to 0 and/or when the engine is off are not considered).
The calculated value is displayed increased by 8% to align it with the vehicle indicated speed.
Air temperature indicator
This function shows the external temperature.
Display limits: -39°C ÷ +124°C
In the event of a sensor FAULT (-40°C,+125°C or disconnected), a string of dashes “- - -” (not flashing) is displayed, the “Engine/Vehicle Diagnosis - EOBD” indicator (4) turns on and an error is indicated in the “Errors” Menu.
Note
When the vehicle is stopped, the engine heat could influence the displayed temperature.
 
When the detected temperature drops to 4°C (39°F), the display warns that the formation of ice is possible. The indication turns off when the temperature rises to 6°C (43°F).
Warning
This warning does not exclude the possibility of icy road sections even at temperatures above 4°C (39°F); when external temper­atures are “low“ it is always recommended to drive carefully, particularly on sections that are not exposed to the sun and/or on bridges.
Indicator “TIME TRIP“ - Trip time
This function shows the vehicle trip time.
The calculation is made considering the time travelled since the last Trip 1 reset. When Trip 1 is reset, the value is set to zero.
The active time calculation phase only occurs when the engine is running and the vehicle is moving (when the vehicle is not mov­ing and the speed is equal to 0 and/or when the engine is off, the time is automatically stopped and automatically restarts when the active counting phase restarts).
Riding Mode” function (Riding Mode change)
This function changes the motorcycle Riding Mode.
Each Riding Mode is associated with a different intervention level of the traction control (DTC - Ducati Traction Control) and dif­ferent engine power and output.
For the “S” version with electronic suspension, each Riding Mode change is also associated with different motorcycle set-up.
To change the motorcycle riding style, press the reset button once (3) and the “SET UP“ menu will appear on the circular display (B).
Select the desired riding mode by pressing the reset button (3) repeatedly. Press the same button for 3 seconds to confirm the Riding Mode.
If the twistgrip is closed (vehicle stopped) the Riding Mode change will occur immediately; if the twistgrip grip is open (vehicle moving) the message “CLOSE THROTTLE TO ACTIVATE” will appear on the display, which means that the throttle must be closed; this message will appear for 5 seconds, during which the gas must be closed in order to activate the new Riding Mode.
If the twistgrip is not closed after 5 seconds, the procedure is aborted (no change is made).
 
If the reset button (3) is not pressed for a period of 10 seconds while the “SET UP” menu is open, the instrument panel auto­matically exits the display mode without applying any changes.
Warning
Ducati recommends changing the Riding Mode when the vehicle is stopped. If the Riding Mode is changed while riding, be very careful (it is recommended to change the Riding Mode at a low speed).
“LOAD” Function (set-up change)
This function, which is only available in the “S” version, changes the vehicle set-up.
Each individual riding mode is associated with four different setups.
To change the vehicle set-up, press and hold the reset button (3) for 3 seconds. The “LOAD“ menu is opened on the circular display (B).
Select the desired set-up by pressing the reset button (3) repeatedly. To confirm the set-up, press and hold the reset button (3) for 3 seconds. At the end of the 3 seconds, the change occurs immediately and the instrument panel exits the display mode automatically.
Example: if a set-up change is made from “individual passenger“ to “passenger with luggage”, the change may vary depending on the set Riding Mode (the “passenger with luggage” set-up may have different adjustments depending on if the Riding Mode that is set to SPORT, TOURING, URBAN or ENDURO).
If the reset button (3) is not pressed for a period of 10 seconds while the “LOAD” menu is open, the instrument panel automat­ically exits the display mode without applying any changes.
Warning
The set-up change can lead to a different motorcycle Riding Mode; it is recommended to be careful if changing the set-up while riding (it is recommended to change the set-up at a low speed).
“Heated handgrips“ control function
This function activates and adjusts heat level of the heated handgrips.
To open the “H.GRIPS“ control menu, press Start button (4) located on the RH switch.
Note
The Start button (4) controls the heated handgrips only when engine is running.
 
After opening the menu, press several times the same button to select one option (arrows indicate the selected item).
If arrows are pointing to “OFF“, the handgrips heating is off; select “MIN“ to activate heating at minimum level; select “MID“ to activate heating at intermediate level; select “MAX“ to activate heating at maximum level.
Once you select the heating set-up, the Start button (4) shall no longer be pressed; after 3 seconds that no change is made, the Instrument panel automatically quits the menu and retains the last setting stored.
 
If the handgrips are activated, the instrument panel warns the user upon every key-on (warning displayed for 5 seconds) and eve­ry 5 minutes while running (warning displayed for 5 seconds) by indicating “H. GRIPS ACTIVATED“.
Note
In particular, if heating is activated and engine is turned off, the heated handgrips are “temporarily“ disabled but the warning message will still be active; heating will automatically be reactivated when engine is started again.
Note
Handgrips heating involves a high current absorption that might discharge the battery at low rpm; if battery is not fully charged (below 11.7 Volt), handgrips heating is disabled to preserve starting ability; it will become active again when battery voltage is above the specified value.
 
“Setting” menu
This menu is used to set/enable some motorcycle functions.
To access the “setting menu” press and hold (2) “t” for 2 seconds.
Note
Once in this menu, it is not possible to scroll through the functions on the main display (A).
Important
For safety reasons, the setting menu can only be accessed when motorcycle speed is lower than or equal to 20 Km/h. If this menu is open and the speed of the motorcycle exceeds 20 km/h, the instrument panel automatically exits the menu and returns to the “main“ display.
 
The setting menu contains the following “items”:
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To exit the setting menu, use button (1) “s” or button (2) “t” to highlight “EXIT” (listed at the beginning and the end of the menu option list) and press reset (3).
ABS disabling function
This function disables the ABS control unit.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function of this chapter and access the “ABS“ page.
After accessing the display, press and hold the reset button (3) for 3 seconds to disable ABS.
The instrument panel will send the disable request (“WAIT....“ is shown on the circular display (B)) for 6 seconds) and then if ABS is successfully disabled, “DISABLED“ will appear on the circular display (B).
The ABS light (12) indicates disabled status by switching from “off“ to “flashing”.
To re-enable the ABS system, turn the motorcycle off and on (Key-Off/Key-On).
Note
If the disabling request was not successful, the instrument panel will display “NOT DISABLED“ in the circular display (B).
 
In this case, repeat the procedure.
Battery voltage indicator (BATTERY)
This function describes the battery voltage indicator.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “BATTERY“ page.
 
The information will be displayed as follows:
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Note
Dashes “- - -“ appear if the reading is not available.
“Riding Mode” customisation
This function customises each Riding Mode.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “SET UP“ page.
When accessing the function, the four riding modes appear on the circular display; to customise the parameters, use buttons (1) s” and (2) “t” to select the riding mode to be modified and press reset (3) to confirm.
The parameters that can be “customised“ are “DTC” (Ducati Traction Control), ”ENGINE” and, only for “S” versions, the elec­tronic suspension regulations “DES”.
Any parameter change made is saved in the memory also after a Battery-Off.
 
To change the DTC parameters, see the paragraph “DTC (Ducati Traction Control)“.
To change the Engine parameters, see the paragraph “ENGINE (engine power control)”.
To change the electronic suspension parameters (only for “S” versions) see the “DES (Ducati Electronic Suspension)” paragraph.
The parameters set by Ducati for each individual driving style can be restored with the ”DEFAULT” function.
 
To restore the “default” parameters, see the paragraph “DEFAULT (Resetting Ducati default parameters)”.
Warning
Changes should only be made to the parameters by people who are experts in motorcycle set-up; if the parameters are changed accidentally, use the “DEFAULT” function to reset the parameters.
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) setting function
This function customises the intervention level of the DTC (Ducati Traction Control).
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “SET UP“ page. Use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the riding mode to be modified and press reset (3) to access the “DTC“ function.
When the function is accessed, the current DTC level setting “LEVEL N“ will appear at the top of the circular display.
The intervention levels range from “1” to “8”; the higher the number, the greater the intervention of the Traction Control system.
To change the DTC intervention level select the “NEW LEVEL” indication displayed with buttons (1, fig. 7)“s“ and (2, fig. 7)“t“ and press the reset button (14, fig. 4).
The number to be set is shown on the display; press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to increase or decrease the value; press the reset button (3) to confirm the new level.
Store the new setting by pressing the reset button (3) with “MEMORY” highlighted.
The upper indication “LEVEL N.2“ will be updated to confirm that the new setting was “received” and stored.
To exit the function, highlight “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
The DTC intervention increases, passing from level 1 to level 8.
The following table indicates the most suitable level of DTC intervention for the various riding types as well as the default settings in the “Riding Mode“ that can be selected by the rider:
 
Off-road for very expert riders. It permits elevated rear wheel spin. It does not intervene in time on as­phalt.
It is the default level for the “ENDURO” Riding Mode
It is the default level for the “SPORT” Riding Mode
It is the default level for the “TOURING” Riding Mode
It is the default level for the “URBAN” Riding Mode
 
Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Warning
The 8 level settings of the DTC were calibrated using tyres of the same make, model and size as those originally fitted to the motorcycle.
The use of tyres of different size to the original tyres may alter the operating characteristics of the system.
In the case of minor differences, such as for example, tyres of a different brand and/or model than the original, but with the same dimensions (rear = 190/55-17; front = 120/70-17), it may be sufficient to simply select the most suitable level setting from those available to restore optimal system operation.
If tyres of a different size class are used or if the tyre dimensions differ significantly from the original tyres, it may be that the system operation is affected to the point where none of the 8 available level settings will give satisfactory results.
In this case is it is advisable to deactivate the traction control system.
 
If level 8 is selected, the DTC control unit will kick in at the slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin.
Between level 8 and level 1 there are a further 6 intermediate levels. The level of DTC intervention decreases in equal steps from level 8 to level 1.
When levels 1, 2 or 3 is selected the DTC control unit will allow the rear wheel to spin and also slide sideways on exiting a corner; we recommend that this setting is only used by very experienced riders.
 
The choice of the correct level depends on 3 main variables:
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The relation of the DTC intervention level to grip conditions:
The choice of level setting depends greatly on the grip conditions of the track/circuit (see below, tips for use on the track and on the road).
 
The relation of the DTC intervention level to the circuit characteristics:
If all the corners on the track/circuit can be taken at a similar speed, it will be easier to find an intervention level that is satisfactory for every bend; on the other hand, if the track has, for example, one corner that is much slower than all the others, it will necessary to find a compromise level (on the slow corner the DTC will tend to control more than on the faster corners).
 
The relation of the DTC intervention level to Riding Mode:
The DTC will tend to kick in more with a “smooth” Riding Mode, where the bike is leaned over further, rather than with a “rough” style, where the bike is straightened up as quickly as possible when exiting a turn.
Tips for use on the track
We recommend level 8 be used for a couple of full laps (to allow the tyres to warm up) in order to get used to the system. Then try levels 7, 6, etc., in succession until you identify the DTC intervention level that suits you best (always try each level for at least two laps to allow the tyres to warm up).
Once you have found a satisfactory setting for all the corners except one or two slow ones, where the system tends to kick in and control too much, you can try to modify your Riding Mode slightly to a more “rough” approach to cornering i.e. straighten up more rapidly on exiting the corner, instead of immediately trying a different level setting.
Tips for use on the road
Activate the DTC, select level 8 and ride the motorcycle in your usual style; if the level of DTC intervention seems excessive, try reducing the setting to levels 7, 6, etc., until you find the level that suits you best.
If changes in the grip conditions and/or circuit characteristics and/or your Riding Mode, and the level setting is no longer suitable, switch to the next level up or down and proceed as described above to determine the best setting (e.g. if with level 7 the DTC intervention seems excessive, switch to level 6; alternatively, if on level 7 you cannot perceive any DTC intervention, switch to level 8).
ENGINE setting function (Engine Power Control)
This function customises engine power and output.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “SET UP“ page. Use buttons (1) “s“ and (2) “t“ to select the riding mode to be modified and press the reset button (3) to access the “ENGINE“ function
When the function is accessed, the current engine setting (150 HIGH, 150 LOW or 100 HP) appears at the top of the circular display.
Note
In Japan and France versions, the circular display (B) displays the settings (HIGH, MID and LOW).
 
To change the engine “power“ setting, use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the “NEW SET“ indicated and press the reset button (3).
Use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select one of the three options (150 HIGH, 150 LOW or 100 HP) or (HIGH, MID and LOW) for France and Japan versions; press the reset button (3) to confirm the new level.
Store the new setting by pressing the reset button (3) for 3 seconds with “MEMORY” highlighted.
The upper indication will be updated to confirm that the new setting was “received” and stored.
To exit the function, highlight “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
DES setting function (Ducati Electronic Suspension)
Available in the “S” version only.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “SET UP“ page. Use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the riding mode to be modified and press reset (3) to access the “DES“ function.
When the function is accessed, the four different set-up types are shown on the circular display.
 
Use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the set-up to customise and press the reset button (3).
The three modifiable parameters are shown on the circular display:
FRONT: adjustment of the front shock absorber rebound and compression;
REAR: adjustment of the rear shock absorber rebound and compression;
PRE-LOAD: adjustment of the rear shock absorber spring preload.
 
Press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the parameter to change and press the reset button (3).
 
 
“FRONT” adjustment
the current compression [C.] and rebound [R.] settings are shown at the top of the circular display.
press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the parameter to change and press the reset button (3).
the number to change appears on the circular display (B);
press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to increase or decrease the value (between 1 and 32);
press the reset button (3) to confirm the new level.
Note
Increasing the set value “decreases” the hydraulic “braking”; decreasing the value “increases“ the hydraulic “braking“ of the shock absorber.
 
Store the new setting by pressing the reset button (3) for 3 seconds with “MEMORY” highlighted.
The upper indication [C.] or [R.] will be updated to confirm that the new setting was “received” and stored.
To exit the function, highlight “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
“REAR” adjustment
the current compression [C.] and rebound [R.] settings are shown at the top of the circular display (B, fig. 6).
press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the parameter to change and press the reset button (3).
The number to be changed is shown on the display;
press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to increase or decrease the value (between 1 and 32);
press the reset button (3) to confirm the new level.
 
Increasing the set value “decreases” the hydraulic “braking”; decreasing the value “increases“ the hydraulic “braking“ of the shock absorber.
 
Store the new setting by pressing the reset button (3) for 3 seconds with “MEMORY” highlighted.
The upper indication [C.] or [R.] will be updated to confirm that the new setting was “received” and stored.
To exit the function, highlight “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
“PRE-LOAD” adjustment
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use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select “NEW SET” and press the reset button (3);
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press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to increase or decrease the value (between 1 and 16);
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Note
Increasing the set value “stiffens” the rear shock absorber; decreasing the value “softens“ the rear shock absorber.
 
Store the new setting by pressing the reset button (3) for 3 seconds with “MEMORY” highlighted.
The upper indication and the bargraph will be updated to confirm that the new setting was “received” and stored.
To exit the function, highlight “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
DEFAULT function (Resetting Ducati default parameters)
This function resets the parameters set by Ducati for each Riding Mode.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “SET UP“ page. Use the buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the riding mode for which you want to restore the settings and access the “DEFAULT” function.
When the function is accessed, “DEFAULT PARAMETER?” is shown on the circular display; To reset the parameters, highlight “YES” and press the reset button (3).
For the parameter reset, approx. 15 seconds are needed during which “WAIT…” will appear on the display; at the end of the procedure, “DEFAULT OK“ will appear on the circular display to indicate that the parameters were reset.
Important
This procedure restores the parameters for all Riding Modes.
Instrument panel backlighting adjustment function
This function adjusts the instrument panel backlighting intensity.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “B.LIGHT“ page.
The information will be displayed as follows:
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use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the new adjustment;
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To exit, select “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
 
“MAX” adjustment: storing this condition, the backlighting is at maximum brightness;
“MID” adjustment: storing this condition, the backlighting is reduced approximately 30% relative to maximum brightness;
”MIN“ adjustment: storing this condition, the backlighting is reduced approximately 70% relative to maximum brightness;
Note
In the event of an interruption of the power supply from the battery, when power is restored at the next Key-On, the backlighting will always be set by default to maximum brightness.
 
LAP Activation/Deactivation function (lap time)
This function activates and deactivates the LAP function (lap time).
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “LAP“ page.
In the next screen, press the reset button (3) with “ON / OFF” highlighted.
The information will be displayed as follows:
the arrows indicate the setting currently in use;
use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the new setting;
to store the new setting press the reset button (3); the arrows will move to the new stored condition.
 
To exit, select “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
Storing the “OFF” condition disables the LAP function;
Storing the “ON“ condition enables the LAP function (see LAP registration operation)
 
While the “LAP” function is active, the flash headlight button (4) both flashes the high beam headlight and Starts/Stops the lap timer.
LAP registration function
This function describes the “LAP“ time registration.
If the function is activated (see “LAP activation/deactivation description), the lap time can be registered as follows:
pressing the flash headlight button (4) the first time starts the “lap timer” for the first lap, and the instrument panel shows the message “START LAP“ on the circular display for 4 seconds, and then returns to the previous display;
from now on, each time the flash headlight button is pressed (4), the circular display automatically shows the lap time for
10 seconds and then returns to the previous display.
 
You can save a maximum of 30 laps in the memory.
Once the memory is full, the instrument panel no longer stores lap times when the flash headlight button (4) is pressed, and the flashing message LAP MEMORY FULL is shown on the circular display for 3 seconds until the times are reset.
When the LAP function is set disabled, the current “lap“ is not stored.
If the LAP function is active and suddenly the motorcycle is suddenly turned off (Key-Off), the function will be automatically dis­abled (even if the lap timer was active, the current “lap“ is not stored).
If the time is never “stopped“, it will roll over upon reaching 9 minutes, 59 seconds and 99 hundredths; the lap timer starts count­ing from 0 (zero) and will keep running until the function is disabled.
If however the LAP function is switched on and the memory has not been cleared, but fewer than 30 laps have been saved (e.g. 18 laps), the instrument panel will store any remaining laps until the memory is full (in this case, it will store an additional 12 laps).
This function only displays the times for the lap being registered; but other data are also saved (MAX speed, MAX rpm, rev limiter if reached) for viewing at a later date in the Lap Memory function (stored LAP display).
Stored LAP display function
This function displays the stored LAPs.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “LAP“ page.
In the next screen, press the reset button (3) while “MEMORY” is highlighted.
The instrument panel displays the information as follows:
 
Circular display:
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To exit, select “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
 
Main display:
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Note
The MAX stored speed is indicated on the main display (A) (increased by 8%).
If the MAX speed reading exceeds 299 Km/h (186 mph) while the information is stored, the speed that was reached is still dis­played (example: 316 Km/h).
 
If there is no reading in the memory, the 30 times are shown, with the display showing “0.00.00”, MAX rpm = 0 and MAX speed = 0.
If the engine reaches the threshold prior to the rev limiter or rev limiter threshold itself while a LAP time is being recorded, the “Over Rev” indicator is activated while the stored times are displayed.
 
To display other stored times, highlight “NEXT” and press the reset button (3); the subsequent lap is be displayed each time the reset button (3) is pressed.
To delete all stored times, select “RESET” and press and hold the reset button (3) for 3 seconds.
Note
If the stored times are deleted while the LAP function is active, it will be automatically deactivated.
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) on/off function
Warning
DTC is a rider aid that can be used both on the track and the road.
The system is designed to make riding easier and to enhance safety, but in no way relieves the rider of the obligation to drive responsibly and to maintain a high standard of riding in order to avoid accidents, whether caused by his own errors or those of other road users, through making emergency manoeuvres, in accordance with the prescriptions of the road traffic code.
 
The rider must always be aware that active safety systems have a preventive function. The active elements help the rider control the motorcycle, making it as easy and safe to ride as possible. The presence of an active safety system should not encourage the rider to ride at speeds beyond the reasonable limits, in accordance with the road conditions, the laws of physics, good riding standards and the requirements of the road traffic code.
 
This function activates and deactivates the DTC (Ducati Traction Control).
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “DTC“ page.
In the next screen, press the reset button (3) with “ON / OFF” highlighted.
The information will be displayed as follows:
the arrows indicate the setting currently in use;
use buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” to select the new setting;
to store the new setting press the reset button (3); the arrows will move to the new stored condition.
 
To exit, select “EXIT” and press the reset button (14, fig. 4).
Storing the “OFF” condition disables the Traction Control;
Storing the “ON” condition enables the Traction Control.
Note
Deactivating the DTC automatically activates the previously described “warning” “DTC OFF”. If a battery is cutoff, when the voltage is restored and at the next Key-On, the DTC will always be set automatically to “OFF”.
Digital RPM indication function
This function displays the number of RPMs for improved accuracy when setting idle rpm.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “RPM“ page.
The display shows the numerical value of the RPM with a precision of 50 rpm.
Clock setting function
This function sets the clock.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “CLOCK“ page.
In the next screen, press and hold the reset button (3) for 3 seconds with “SET UP” highlighted in order to access the actual setting mode.
“SET CLOCK ….” appears on the circular display (B) to indicate that the clock is being set; the time is set on the main display.
Clock setting
On entering this mode, the message “AM” will flash;
press button (2) “t”, the message “PM” starts flashing;
press button (2) “t” to return to the previous step (if the current time is 00:00, 12:00 will be displayed when switching from “AM” to “PM”).
press button (1) “s“ to access the hour setting mode; the hour value starts to flash.
each time button (2) “t“ is pressed increases the digit by 1 hour; pressing and holding button (2) “t”, the digit increases by 1 hour every second (the hour value does not flash while the button is kept pressed).
pressing button (1) “s“ gives access to the minute setting mode; minutes start to flash.
each time button (2) “t” is pressed increases the digit by 1 minute; pressing and holding button (2) “t”, the digit increases by 1 minute each second;
pressing and holding the button (2) “t” for more than 5 seconds, the value increases by 1 every 100 m (the second value does not flash while button (2) “t” is kept pressed).
pressing button (1) “s” the indication of the new time will flash and “MEM” will appear on the circular display.
To confirm (store) the new time setting, press the reset button (3).
To exit, select “EXIT” and press the reset button (3).
Note
If a battery is cutoff, when the voltage is restored and at the next Key-On, the clock must be reset (it starts automatically from 00:00).
Immobilizer override procedure
This procedure makes it possible to “temporarily“ turn on the motorcycle if the HF (Hands Free) System is not working.
Note
The PIN CODE function must be activated by entering your 4 digit PIN in the instrument panel, otherwise the vehicle cannot be turned on temporarily in the case of a malfunction.
Warning
The PIN code must be activated (stored) by the owner of the vehicle.
PIN CODE activation function
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “PIN CODE“ page.
Note
If “MODIFY“ appears when accessing this function, this means that there is already a stored PIN and therefore the function is already active.
 
When the function is accessed, “NEW PIN“ and four dashes “- - - -“ will appear on the circular display; now enter a 4 digit code.
 
Entering the code:
Pressing button (2) “t” repeatedly cycles the highlighted number from “0” to “9” and then back to “0”;
to confirm the number, press the reset button (3).
Repeat the procedure until inserting the fourth digit.
Press the reset button (3) again to confirm.
 
“OK” and “EXIT” will appear on the display.
To confirm the PIN entered, press the reset button (3) again with “OK” highlighted.
“NEW PIN MEM” will appear on the display for 3 seconds to confirm that the PIN was stored.
At the end of the 3 seconds, the instrument panel exits automatically from the display and returns to the “setting” menu.
From this moment, “MODIFY” will be displayed when accessing the “PIN CODE” function and the PIN can be changed again.
PIN CODE change function
This function changes your four number PIN CODE.
To display the function it is necessary to enter the “Setting” menu function described in this chapter and access the “PIN CODE“ page.
Note
If “NEW PIN” and the dashes “- - - -” appear when accessing this function, this means that the function was not active as the PIN CODE was never entered. Enter your PIN as described in the previous paragraph “PIN CODE activation function”.
 
When the function is accessed, “MODIFY” will appear on the circular display; press the reset button (3) with “MODIFY” high­lighted to modify the PIN.
Note
To change the PIN, you must know the currently stored PIN.
 
“OLD PIN” and four dashes “- - - -” will appear on the circular display; enter the old 4 digit code that was stored previously.
Entering the “old” PIN: pressing button (2) “t” repeatedly cycles the highlighted number from “0” to “9” and then back to “0”.
To confirm the number, press the reset button (3);
repeat the procedure until inserting the fourth digit;
press the reset button (3) again to confirm.
“OK” and “EXIT” will appear on the display.
To confirm the “old“ PIN entered, press the reset button (3) again with “OK” highlighted.
If the code is not correct, “OLD PIN WRONG” will appear for 3 seconds and then the instrument panel will return displaying “MODIFY” so you can repeat the attempt of entering the “old“ code.
If the code was entered correctly the message “NEW PIN” and four dashes “- - - -” will appear on the circular display; now enter the “new“ 4 digit code.
Entering the “new” PIN: pressing button (2) “t” repeatedly cycles the highlighted number from “0” to “9” and then back to “0”;
to confirm the number, press the reset button (3).
repeat the procedure until inserting the fourth digit;
press the reset button (3) again to confirm.
“OK” and “EXIT” will appear on the display.
To confirm the PIN entered, press the reset button (3) again with “OK” highlighted.
“NEW PIN MEM” will appear on the display for 3 seconds to confirm that the PIN was stored.
At the end of the 3 seconds, the instrument panel exits automatically from the display and returns to the “setting” menu.
The PIN CODE modification procedure is complete.
 
There is no limit to the amount of times you can change your PIN CODE.
Entering PIN CODE function for vehicle release
This function turns on the motorcycle “temporarily“ in the case of HF (Hands Free) system “malfunctions“.
To activate the function, press the “emergency“ Hands Free button (7) lifting the door (8) if the motorcycle cannot be turned on using the normal starter button.
Note
In the USA version the door (8) is not present
 
After pressing the button, the instrument panel activates only the circular display (B) (and the backlighting) to be able to enter the 4 digits PIN code.
 
Entering the code:
pressing button (2) “t” repeatedly cycles the highlighted number from “0” to “9” and then back to “0”;
to confirm the number, press the reset button (3);
repeat the procedure until inserting the fourth digit;
press the reset button (3) again to confirm.
If the code is incorrect, the instrument panel will return to the initial indication in order to enter the code again.
Note
There is no limit to the number of times the code can be re-entered; the instrument panel will turn off automatically 120 seconds after an attempt to enter the code.
 
If the code was entered correctly, the message “PIN OK“ will flash on the display for 4 seconds. After 4 seconds, the instrument panel will return to the “normal“ view (with all indications active).
From this moment, the vehicle can be started using the start button (Key-On).
Note
The vehicle can be started until a Key-Off is performed; if the problem still persists upon the next starting attempt, repeat the procedure from the beginning in order to start the motorcycle “temporarily“.
Headlight control
This function allows you to reduce current consumption from the battery, by automatically managing headlight switching-off.
At Key-On, the high beam and low beam lights are off.
When the engine is started, the low beam lights turn on automatically; from this moment, “normal” operation is activated: it is possible to switch between low beams and high beams with button (4) or “FLASH” the lights with button (4). If the engine is not started at Key-On, the lights can be turned on by pressing the button on the left high beam / low beam light switch (button 4); the low beam lights are turned on the first time it is pressed; from this moment, the same button can be used to switch between the low beam and high beam lights (if the engine is not started within 60 seconds, the low beam or high beam light that were turned on will turn off).
If the headlight was turned on before starting the engine with the procedure described above, the headlight turns off automati­cally when starting the vehicle and will turn on again when the engine has been completely started.
while starting up the vehicle, the headlight is turned off and back on as soon as the engine is started.
Turn signals (automatic reset)
The instrument panel controls the automatic reset of the turn signals.
Press the RESET button (3) to switch off the turn signals.
If the turn indicator is not “reset“ manually, the instrument panel will automatically switch it off after the motorcycle has travelled 500 m (0.3 miles) from when the turn signal was activated.
The counter for the distance travelled for automatic deactivation is activated at speeds below 80 Km/h (50 mph).
If the calculation of the distance for automatic deactivation is activated and then the motorcycle exceeds a speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph), the calculation is interrupted and will restart when the speed returns below the indicated threshold.
 
“Parking” function
This function activates the “PARKING” mode.
The “PARKING” function activates the front and rear parking lights when the vehicle is turned off so it is visible when parked.
The function may be activated by pressing and holding button (2) “t” for 3 seconds within 60 seconds of switching the motor­cycle off.
Once the function is activated, the indication will remain on the circular display for 5 seconds and the lights will remain on for
2 hours. After 2 hours, then will turn off automatically.
 
To interrupt the function, turn the vehicle on and off.
Note
If there is a sudden interruption in the battery while the function is active, the instrument panel will disable the function when the voltage is restored.
Warning
The frequent use of this function can considerably reduce the battery charge; Ducati recommends using this function only when necessary.
“Steering in position for being locked” indication
This function informs that the steering is in position for turning on the steering lock.
 
The sensors detect that the steering is in position during the first 60 seconds after turning off the vehicle and the instrument panel activates the indication on the circular display for max. 5 seconds.
“Steering lock” on indication
This function informs that the steering lock was turned on.
The steering lock can be turned on during the first 60 seconds after turning off the vehicle by pressing down on the “RUN” but­ton.
If the steering lock was turned on correctly, the instrument panel will show the indication in the circular display for 5 seconds.
Note
The steering lock can only be turned on when the steering is in position.
Change Unit of Measurement
This function changes the units of measurements used for the parameters displayed.
To access this menu, turn the vehicle on while holding the flash headlight button (4) and the reset button (3) for at least 3 seconds.
“UNITS” is displayed once the menu is open; to set the unit of measurement, press the reset button (3).
The instrument panel displays the modifiable parameters; select the parameter to be modified by pressing buttons (1) “s” and (2) “t” and then pressing the reset button (3) again.
Note
All other functions are disabled when in this MENU.
 
“SPEED” Setting
The arrows indicate the setting currently in use, to select a new setting press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “s”.
To store the new setting press the reset button (3).
Once the setting is stored, the display mode is automatically exited.
 
1 - Km/h: this setting applies the same unit of measurement to the following parameters:
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2 - mph : this setting applies the same unit of measurement to the following parameters:
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“TEMP.” Setting
The arrows indicate the setting currently in use, to select a new setting press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “s”.
To store the new setting press the reset button (3).
Once the setting is stored, the display mode is automatically exited.
3 - °C : this setting applies the same unit of measurement to the following parameters:
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4 - °F : this setting applies the same unit of measurement to the following parameters:
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“CONS.” Setting
The arrows indicate the setting currently in use, to select a new setting press buttons (1) “s” and (2) “s”.
To store the new setting press the reset button (3).
Once the setting is stored, the display mode is automatically exited.
 
5 - Km/h: this setting applies the same unit of measurement to the following parameters:
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6 - mpgal UK : this setting applies the same unit of measurement to the following parameters:
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7 - mpgal USA : this setting applies the same unit of measurement to the following parameters:
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