Ducati DESERTX User manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH

Dear Ducatista,

thank you for trusting us with the purchase of your new 

We recommend that you read the use and maintenance manual carefully, to quickly get familiar with your

Ducati and make the most of all its features. In the manual, we provide lots of useful advice and information

on your safety, on how to take care of your bike and on how to maintain its value through correct

maintenance by specialist Service Centres.

You can also find this manual in digital format, always up-to-date, in the dedicated area of the Ducati

website and in the MyDucati App, which can be consulted both from a PC and a phone.

In this way, you will always have the most up-to-date version of the manual available and you will also find

information and frequently asked questions regarding your bike and the world of Ducati.

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motorcycle is resold, the manual must always be handed over to the new owner. The quality standards and

safety of Ducati motorcycles are steadily improved as new design solutions, equipment and accessories are

developed. While the information contained in this manual is current at the time of going to print, Ducati

Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without any

obligations. For this reason, the illustrations in this manual might  from your motorcycle.

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Check the FAQs and tutorials dedicated to your bike on the Ducati website to keep up to date with all

the latest news regarding its functions and features.

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updated Owner's Manual of your motorbike.

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company, specifying the reasons for request. For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please

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Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.

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For  information, please contact the Ducati  by clicking on “Contact us” in the Services

and Maintenance section of the www.ducati.com website.

Our Advisors are available to give you suggestions and useful tips.

Enjoy your ride!

Table of contents

Roadside Assistance ......................... 9

Roadside Assistance ..........................................9

 updates .............................13

 updates ............................................. 13

Warranty information ......................14

General warranty conditions .......................... 14

Infotainment .....................................21

Infotainment (if any)........................................ 21

Bluetooth device pairing and

management (if any)....................................... 22

Phone (if any) ................................................... 29

Music (if any) .....................................................32

General Information........................ 35

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the

Manual................................................................35

Warning symbols used in the manual ..........36

Intended use......................................................37

Rider's obligations .......................................... 38

Rider's training..................................................39

Apparel ...............................................................39

Safety "Best Practices"................................... 40

Refuelling.......................................................... 42

Carrying the maximum load allowed ........... 43

Information about carrying capacity............ 43

Dangerous products - warnings ................... 44

Vehicle identification number ....................... 46

Engine identification number ........................47

Main components and devices .....48

Position on the vehicle ................................... 48

Tank filler plug ................................................. 49

Seat lock............................................................ 50

Maintaining the  charge.....................53

Power outlet ..................................................... 55

Side stand ......................................................... 56

USB connection ............................................... 58

Front fork adjustment .................................... 59

Adjusting the rear shock absorber ............... 62

Handlebar adjustment ................................... 65

Controls ............................................. 66

Position of motorcycle controls .................... 66

Switchgears .......................................................67

Light control ..................................................... 70

Keys.....................................................................74

Ignition switch and steering lock ..................76

Restoring motorcycle operation via the

PIN code .............................................................77

Clutch lever ........................................................79

 twistgrip ............................................ 80

Front brake lever ..............................................81

Rear brake pedal.............................................. 82

Gear change pedal........................................... 83

Adjusting the position of the

gearchange pedal and rear brake pedal...... 84

Riding the motorcycle ....................85

Running-in recommendations...................... 85

Pre-ride checks................................................. 86

ABS device ........................................................ 88

Engine  ............................................ 89

Moving  .........................................................93

Braking .............................................................. 94

Stopping the motorcycle................................ 96

Parking................................................................97

Refuelling.......................................................... 99

Tool kit and accessories................................. 101

Instrument panel (Dashboard).... 102

Instrument panel............................................102

Warning lights.................................................103

Main page items .............................................107

Riding Mode .................................................... 114

Engine rpm indication ....................................117

Interactive menu and Info display .............. 119

Cruise Control..................................................125

Trip master........................................................131

ABS deactivation ............................................134

Heated grips (if present) ............................... 136

Turn by turn (if present) ................................138

Chrono ..............................................................149

Fuel transfer (if present) ............................... 151

 menu...................................................158

 menu – Service ................................. 161

 menu – Riding Mode.......................166

 menu – Riding Mode – Power .......168

 menu – Riding Mode – ABS...........170

 menu – Riding Mode – DTC........... 176

 menu – Riding Mode – DWC .........185

 menu – Riding Mode – EBC...........192

 menu – Riding Mode – DQS .......... 197

 menu – Riding Mode – Info Mode 200

 menu – Riding Mode – Default.... 202

 menu – Info display ........................ 205

 menu – Fuel indicator .....................210

 menu – DRL ......................................212

 menu – Display setup .....................214

 menu - PIN code...............................219

 menu - Date and time.................... 225

 menu - Tyre calibration...................233

 menu – Turn indicators .................. 239

 menu – Language ........................... 242

 menu - Units .................................... 244

 menu – Trip master precision ........251

 menu – Info...................................... 253

Ducati Link app connection (if present) .... 255

Warning displaying .......................................258

Error warnings.................................................261

Main use and maintenance

operations ....................................... 263

Checking coolant level and topping up,

if necessary ..................................................... 263

Checking brake and clutch fluid level ........ 264

Checking brake pads for wear ..................... 266

Charging the ..................................... 267

Checking drive chain tension ...................... 272

Lubricating the drive chain.......................... 274

Aligning the headlight.................................. 279

Adjusting the rear-view mirrors.................. 282

Tyres................................................................. 283

Check engine oil level ................................... 285

Cleaning the motorcycle .............................. 287

Storing the motorcycle................................. 289

 notes............................................. 290

Vehicle  ............................................291

Scheduled maintenance ..... 292

Scheduled maintenance 

operations to be carried out by the dealer 292

Scheduled maintenance 

operations to be carried out by the

Customer......................................................... 296

Technical data ................................ 297

Weights ........................................................... 297

Overall dimensions........................................ 298

Top-ups ........................................................... 299

Engine...............................................................301

 ....................................................301

Spark plugs ......................................................301

Fuel system......................................................301

Brakes .............................................................. 302

Transmission .................................................. 303

Frame............................................................... 304

Wheels ............................................................. 304

Tyres................................................................. 304

Suspensions.................................................... 305

Exhaust system.............................................. 305

Available colours............................................ 305

Electric system............................................... 307

Open source .................... 313

Information about open source  .. 313

Declarations of conformity ...........314

Declarations of conformity ...........................314

Roadside Assistance

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The "ACI Global Services" roadside assistance is

in force only in the following countries:

Denmark, Belgium, France, Luxembourg,

Switzerland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Norway,

Holland, Spain, Austria, Germany, Sweden, 

Canary Islands, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic,

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Greece, Hungary,

Malta, Poland, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine.

The Ducati Card Assistance Programme, created in

collaboration with Ducati and ACI Global Services,

 assistance in case of breakdown and/or

accident to the Ducati Customer. The service is

active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 24 months

(in case of extended warranty the relevant conditions

will apply) from the date of delivery of the

motorcycle or for the period of coverage of the Ever

Red warranty extension.

The roadside assistance services include:

●Roadside assistance and towing

●Information Service

● of passengers following roadside

assistance

●Return of passengers or continuation of the

journey

●Recovery of the repaired or found motorcycle

●Repatriation of the motorcycle from abroad

●Search and sending of spare  abroad

●Hotel expenses

●Recovery of the motorcycle  the road in case

of accident

●Advance payment of bail abroad

and may be requested in the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including

Corsica, roads open to ordinary  Fyrom (the

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Germany,

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