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 statementTrip 1 meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip
meter was last reset (in km or miles depending on the
specific application).
Holding the button (1, fig. 14)
pressed for 3 seconds
when this function is displayed resets the trip meter.
When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance tr ...
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable
you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle.
The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection
holding the shock absorber to the swingarm adjusts the
damping during the rebound phase (return).
The knob (2, f ...
Coolant temperature
This function indicates coolant indication state.
The temperature unit of measure can be selected (C or f).
The reading is indicated as follows:
If the reading is between - 39C and +39C "lo" is
shown flashing on the instrument panel (steady);
If the reading is between +40C an ...