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 statementCylinder compression test
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
Engine performance is directly correlated to the pressure that can be
measured in the combustion chambers of the two
cylinders. Pressure which is too high/low or an excessive difference be ...
Recovery procedure in the event of electric steering lock fault
If any fault occurs during activation of the electric steering lock: for
example, if the pin jams, if the handlebar is moved
while the pin is deployed or if there is excessive strain on the electric pin
actuator motor, the electric steering lock is
automatically disengaged and the hands free s ...
Overhaul of the cylinder barrel/piston components
Overhauling the cylinder
Check that the walls of the cylinder bore are perfectly smooth. Measure the
cylinder bore diameter at 50 mm from the top
face and determine the size class to which it belongs in accordance with the
values specified in sect. 3 -
1.1Cylinder/piston. Repeat measurement o ...