Never overfill the tank when refuelling. The fuel level should always be below the rim of the filler recess.
Warning
Use low-lead fuel with 95 octane rating at origin minimum (see "top-ups" table, page 173).
Check that no fuel is trapped in the filler cap recess.

Parking
Tool kit and accessoriesInformation about the model
Identification data
Diavel identification data
Each ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and
the engine number- and an ec nameplate
(a) (not present on the us version).
Note
Please quote these numbers, which identify the motorcycle model, when
ordering spare pa ...
Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine
power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas
indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 ...
Key-on/key-off using the key on the hands free lock with the active key
Key-on can be performed by pressing the button (7) on the
hands free lock (1, fig. 77) And with the presence of the
active key (3, fig. 77).
Note
The active key (3, fig. 77) Has a range of approx. 1.5 M,
therefore it must be located within this range.
Key-off can be performed by pressing the ...