Ducati MONSTER 1200 s User manual

Owner’s manual

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Ducati North America, Inc.

10443 Bandley Drive

Cupertino, California, 95014

Tel: 001.408.253.0499

Fax: 001.408.253.4099

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Web site: www.ducatiusa.com

Quality and safety standards of Ducati motorcycles are constantly being updated consequent to the

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 264.

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

Permitted use 8

Rider's obligation 9

Reporting safety defects 11

Rider education 12

Clothing 12

"Best Practices" for safety 14

Refueling 16

Carrying the maximum load allowed 17

Dangerous products - warnings 18

Vehicle ID number 20

Engine ID number 21

Plate positioning 22

Noise and exhaust emission control system

information 26

California emission control warranty

statement 26

Your warranty rights and obligations 26

Manufacturer's warranty coverage 27

Owner's warranty responsibilities: 27

California evaporation emission system 28

Ducati limited warranty on emission control

system 29

Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 33

Display settings and functions 33

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the

Manual 37

Technological Dictionary 37

Function push-buttons 39

Parameter setting/displaying 40

Main functions 54

Engine rpm indication (RPM) 56

Motorcycle speed 59

Riding Mode 61

DTC 66

ABS 71

Menu Functions 75

Odometer (TOT) 77

Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 79

Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 80

Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP FUEL) 81

LAP time 82

Engine coolant temperature 85

Instantaneous fuel consumption 87

Average fuel consumption 88

Average speed 90

Trip time 91

External air temperature 92

Clock 93

Auxiliary functions 94

Service warning (SERVICE) 96

OIL SERVICE zero warning 97

OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE countdown

indication 98

OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 99

Warning/Alarm (Warning) 100

Error warnings 104

Displayed errors description 106

Viewing side stand status 110

Setting MENU 111

Customizing the Riding Mode 114

Customizing the Riding Mode: ABS setting 117

Customizing the Riding Mode: DTC level

setting 120

Customizing the Riding Mode: Engine setting 123

Customizing the Riding Mode: Restoring default

settings 126

Battery voltage 128

Display backlighting setting 131

Clock setting 133

Pin Code 137

Changing the PIN CODE 141

Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 145

Setting the unit of measurement 146

Display mode setting 157

LAP 159

DDA 165

Display backlighting color 170

Light control 172

The Immobilizer system 175

Keys 176

Operation 177

Duplicate keys 178

Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN

CODE 179

Controls 183

Position of motorcycle controls 183

Key-operated ignition switch and steering

lock 184

Left-hand switch 185

Clutch lever 186

Righthand switch 187

Throttle twistgrip 188

Front brake lever 189

Rear brake pedal 190

Gear change pedal 191

Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear

brake pedals 192

Main components and devices 194

Position on the vehicle 194

Tank filler plug 195

Seat lock 196

Seat height adjustment 197

Helmet cable 202

Sidestand 203

Front fork adjusters 205

Front fork adjusters 207

Rear shock absorber adjusters 209

Rear shock absorber adjusters 210

Riding the motorcycle 214

Break-in recommendations 214

Pre-ride checks 216

Starting the engine 219

Moving off 221

Braking 222

Stopping the motorcycle 224

Refueling 225

Parking 226

Tool kit and accessories 227

Main maintenance operations 228

Checking coolant level and topping up, if

necessary 228

Change the air filter 229

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 229

Checking brake pads for wear 231

Charging the battery 232

Charging and maintenance of the battery during

winter storage 235

Removing the battery 237

Refitting the battery 243

Checking drive chain tension 249

Chain lubrication 251

Replacing the bulbs 252

Beam setting 253

Tires 255

Check engine oil level 258

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 260

Cleaning the motorcycle 261

Storing the motorcycle 263

Important notes 263

Maintenance 264

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

performed by the Dealer 264

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

performed by the customer 267

Technical data 268

Weights 268

Overall dimensions 269

Top-ups 270

Engine 272

Timing system 273

Performance data 274

Spark plugs 274

Fuel system 274

Brakes 275

Transmission 276

Frame 277

Wheels 277

Tires 277

Suspensions 277

Exhaust system 278

Available colors 278

Electrical system 279

Routine maintenance record 285

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.

Permitted use

This motorcycle must be used only on road surfaces

with asphalt or flat and even pavement.

This motorcycle may not be used on dirt roads or for

off-road riding.

Attention

Using the bike off-road may cause the rider to

lose control, which in turn may lead to vehicle

damage, injury or death.

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 after the supplied kit is installed. It can only

be installed at a Ducati Dealer or authorized Service

Center.

Attention

The total weight of the motorcycle in running

order including rider, passenger, luggage and

additional accessories should not exceed 390 kg/859

lb.

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