Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation, never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs. Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers, footrests, wheels, or chain.
Any amount of alcohol will significantly interfere with your ability to safely operate your motorcycle. Don’t drink and ride.
Vehicle identification number (vin);
Every ducati motorcycle is identified by two identification numbers (see page 189). Fig. A specifically shows the frame identification numbers.

Label location (fig. B)


Riding safety
California emission control warranty statementWarning indication (alarms/signals)
The instrument panel activates in real-time some warnings /
malfunction that are not dangerous for the correct operation
of the vehicle.
At key-on (at the end of the check) one or more "warnings"
are displayed if they are active.
When a "warning" is triggered, the indica ...
Refitting the side stand
Place the stand plate on the rear shock absorber support; bring adjuster (14)
in line with bracket (s) and start the screw
(12) in the nut behind the bracket (s).
Insert the screws (11), (3) and (10) fully home in this order, but do not
tighten.
Loosen the screw (12) with the relative nut ...
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 enabled correctly, the instrument
panel will show the indication ...