Ducati Monster 696 ABS User manual

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 158.

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Safety guidelines 6

Warning symbols used in the manual 6

Intended use 7

Rider's obligations 8

Reporting of safety defects 10

Rider's training 11

Apparel 11

Safety “Best Practices” 13

Refuelling 15

Carrying the maximum load allowed 16

Dangerous products - warnings 17

Vehicle identification number 19

Engine identification number 20

Nameplate position 21

Noise and exhaust emission control system

information 25

California emission control warranty

statement 25

Your warranty rights and obligations 25

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) 32

Instrument panel 32

LCD - Main functions 36

LCD - How to set/display parameters 38

“Odometer” total mileage indicator 42

“Speed” indicator 43

“TRIP” mileage indicator 44

“TRIP FUEL” mileage on reserve indicator 45

Clock indicator 46

Air temperature indicator 47

Engine oil temperature indicator 48

Service indicator 51

Battery voltage indicator (BATT) 52

Engine idling setting (RPM) 54

Back-lighting setting 55

Lap timer display (LAP) 57

Saved data display (LAP Memory) 59

DDA data logger 61

Erase DDA 63

ABS disabling 65

Clock setup 66

Instrument panel diagnostics 68

Headlight “smart” switch-off 73

Headlight “smart” switch-on 73

The Immobilizer system 74

Keys 75

Code card 76

Immobilizer override procedure 77

Operation 79

Duplicate keys 80

Controls 83

Position of motorcycle controls 83

Key-operated ignition switch and steering

lock 84

Left-hand switch 85

Clutch lever 86

Cold start lever 87

Right-hand switch 88

Throttle twistgrip 89

Front brake lever 90

Rear brake pedal 91

Gear change pedal 92

Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear

brake pedals 93

Main components and devices 95

Position on the vehicle 95

Tank filler plug 96

Seat lock 97

Helmet holder cable 98

Side stand 99

Rear shock absorber adjusters 101

Riding the motorcycle 103

Running-in recommendations 103

Pre-ride checks 105

Starting the engine 107

Moving off 110

Braking 111

Stopping the motorcycle 113

Refuelling 114

Parking 115

Tool kit and accessories 116

Main maintenance operations 117

Changing the air filter 117

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 117

Checking brake pads for wear 119

Lubricating joints 120

Adjusting the throttle cable 121

Charging and maintenance of the battery during

winter storage 122

Removing the battery 124

Refitting the battery 132

Checking drive chain tension 143

Chain lubrication 145

Replacing the bulbs 146

Beam setting 147

Tyres 149

Check engine oil level 152

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 154

Cleaning the motorcycle 155

Storing the motorcycle 157

Important notes 157

Maintenance 158

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

performed by the Dealer 158

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

performed by the customer 161

Technical data 162

Weights 162

Overall dimensions (mm) 163

Engine 165

Timing system 165

Performance data 166

Spark plugs 166

Fuel system 166

Brakes 167

Transmission 168

Frame 169

Wheels 169

Tyres 169

Suspensions 169

Exhaust system 169

Available colours 170

Electrical system 171

Routine maintenance record 176

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

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.

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.

Some countries require mandatory insurance

coverage.

Attention

Check the laws applicable to your country. Take

out an insurance policy and keep the policy in a safe

place along with the other motorcycle documents.

To protect the safety of the rider and/or passenger,

some countries have made it a law to wear a

homologated helmet.

Attention

Check the laws applicable to your country.

Riding without a helmet may be punishable by a fine.

Attention

Failure to be wearing a helmet in case of

accident increases the chance of serious injury and

even death.

Attention

Make sure that the helmet is in compliance with

safety specifications, provides excellent visibility, is

the correct size for the head, and has the DOT

(Department of Transportation) label affixed to the

helmet surface. Laws regulating traffic vary from

country to country. Check the laws in force in your

country before riding the motorcycle and pay strict

adherence to them .

Attention

Tampering with Noise Control System

Prohibited. Federal Law prohibits the following acts

or causing thereof:

1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any

person, other than for purposes of maintenance,

repair, or replacement, of any device or element

of design incorporated into any new vehicle for

the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or

delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in

use; or

2) the use of the vehicle after such device or

element of design has been removed or

rendered inoperative by any person.

Among the acts presumed to constitute tampering

are those listed below:

1) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler, baffles,

header pipes or any other component that

conducts exhaust gases.

2) Removal or puncturing of any part of the intake

system.

3) Lack of proper maintenance.

4) Replacing any moving part of the vehicle, or parts

of the exhaust or intake system, with parts other

than those specified by the manufacturer.

This product should be checked for repair or

replacement if the motorcycle noise has increased

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