Ducati Hipermotard 2016 User manual

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Ducati North America, Inc.

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Cupertino, California, 95014

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development of new design solutions, equipment and accessories. Although the manual includes fully

updated information at the time of print, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. therefore reserves the right to make

changes without prior notification or without incurring obligations. For this reason, you may note

discrepancies when comparing some illustrations with your motorcycle.

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Owner's manual US/CANADA

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 and 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 204.

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.

Enjoy your ride!

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Safety guidelines 7

Warning symbols used in the manual 7

Intended use 8

Rider's obligations 8

Reporting of safety defects 10

Rider's training 10

Apparel 12

Safety "Best Practices" 13

Refueling 15

Carrying the maximum load allowed 16

Information about carrying capacity 16

Hazardous products - warnings 17

Vehicle identification number 19

Engine identification number 20

Plate position 21

Noise and exhaust emission control system

information 25

California emission control warranty statement Your

warranty rights and obligations 26

Manufacturer’s warranty coverage 26

Owner's warranty responsibilities: 26

California evaporation emission system 27

Ducati limited warranty on emission control

system 28

Instrument panel (Dashboard) 31

Instrument panel 31

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the

Manual 36

Technological Dictionary 36

Function buttons 38

Main functions 39

Parameter setting and displaying 40

Vehicle speed indicator 42

Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 43

Gear indication 44

Menu 1 functions 46

Odometer 47

Trip meter 1 48

Trip meter 2 49

Partial fuel reserve counter 50

Average fuel consumption 51

Instantaneous fuel consumption 52

Average speed 53

Trip time 54

Menu 2 functions 55

Engine coolant temperature 56

External air temperature 58

Clock 59

Set-Up - Riding Mode set indication 60

DTC 61

ABS 66

Service warning (SERVICE) 70

Indication if the LAP function is active/not

active 73

Set-Up function (RIDING MODE) (riding mode

change) 74

Error displaying (ERRORS) 77

Setting menu 83

Customizing the Riding Mode (RIDING

MODE) 85

DTC Set-Up 89

ABS Set-Up 91

ENGINE Set-Up 93

ALL DEFAULT (restoring the default parameters of all

RIDING MODES) 95

DEFAULT (restoring the default parameters of a

single RIDING MODE) 97

Instrument panel back-lighting setting

(B.LIGHT) 99

Lap Timer (LAP): LAP on/off 101

Lap Timer (LAP): LAP recording 103

Lap Timer (LAP): view of stored LAPs 105

Clock setting function (CLOCK) 109

Battery voltage function (BATTERY) 111

Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 112

Immobilizer code (PIN CODE) 113

Setting the unit of measurement (UNITS) 121

Other functions 130

Light control 132

Immobilizer system 135

Keys 136

Operation 137

Duplicate keys 138

PIN CODE entering function for overriding

purposes 139

Controls 142

Position of motorcycle controls 142

Key-operated ignition switch and steering

lock 143

Left-hand switch 144

Clutch lever 145

Right-hand switch 148

Throttle twistgrip 149

Front brake lever 150

Rear brake pedal 151

Gear change pedal 152

Adjusting the gear change pedal and the rear

brake 153

Main components and devices 155

Position on the vehicle 155

Fuel tank plug 156

Seat lock 157

Helmet cable 159

Side stand 161

Adjusting the rear shock absorber 162

Riding the motorcycle 164

Running-in recommendations 164

Pre-ride checks 166

ABS 168

Starting the engine 169

Moving off 171

Braking 172

ABS 172

Stopping the motorcycle 174

Parking 175

Refueling 176

Tool kit and accessories 177

Main use and maintenance

operations 178

Checking coolant level and topping up, if

necessary 178

Check brake fluid level 179

Checking brake pads for wear 181

Charging the battery 182

Checking drive chain tension 186

Lubricating the drive chain 188

Replacing the headlight bulbs 189

Changing the turn indicator bulbs 192

Number plate light 193

Aligning the headlight 194

Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 196

Tubeless tires 197

Check engine oil level 199

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 201

Cleaning the motorcycle 202

Storing the motorcycle 203

Important notes 203

Scheduled maintenance chart 204

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

carried out by the dealer 204

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

carried out by the customer 207

Specifications 208

Weights 208

Overall dimensions 209

Top-ups 210

Engine 212

Timing system 213

Performance 214

Spark plugs 214

Fuel system 214

Brakes 214

Transmission 215

Frame 216

Wheels 216

Tires 216

Suspensions 216

Exhaust system 217

Available colors 217

Electric system 218

Routine maintenance record 224

Introduction

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.

Attention

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.

Intended use

Attention

This motorcycle is designed for on-road use,

may be used occasionally on dirt trail. Usage in

conditions for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy

off-road use) can lead to loss of control of the

motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Attention

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.

This motorcycle carries the rider and can carry a

passenger.

Attention

The total weight of the motorcycle in running

order with rider, passenger, baggage and additional

accessories must not exceed 895lb/ 406kg.

Rider's obligations

All riders must hold a driver's license.

Attention

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.

Attention

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.

Attention

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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