Ducati Diavel
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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Transmission

Wet clutch controlled by the lever on left-hand side of the handlebar.

Transmission from engine to gearbox primary shaft via spur gears.

Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio: 33/61 6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears, gear change pedal on left side of motorcycle.

Gearbox output sprocket/rear chain sprocket ratio: 15/43

Total gear ratios:

1St gear 15/37

2Nd gear 17/30

3Rd gear 20/27

4Th gear 22/24

5Th gear 24/23

6Th gear 25/22

Drive chain from gearbox to rear wheel: make: did

Type: hv2 525

Dimensions: 5/8"x1/16"

Links: 118

Important


The above gear ratios are approved and should not be modified under any circumstances.

However, if you wish to tune up your motorcycle for competitions or special tracks, ducati motor holding s.P.A.

Will be pleased to provide information about the special ratios available. Please contact a ducati dealer or authorised service centre.

Warning


If the rear sprocket needs replacing, contact a ducati dealer or authorised service centre. Incorrect replacement of this component could seriously compromise your safety and cause irreparable damage to the motorcycle.

Frame

Als450 steel tubular trellis frame.

Aluminium cast rear subframe.

Steering head angle: 28.

Steering angle: 34 on the left / 34 on the right.

Trail: 130 mm

Wheels

Fourteen-spoke, light-alloy rims.

Front

Dimensions: mt 3.50X17".

Rear

Dimensions: mt 8.00X17".

Tyres

Front

Radial tubeless tyre.

Dimensions: 120/70-zr17

Rear

Radial tubeless tyre.

Dimensions: 240/45-zr17

Brakes
Separate-action anti-lock brake system operated by hall-type sensors mounted to each wheel, with phonic wheel detection: abs can be disabled. Front Semi-floating drilled dual disc. Braking mate ...

Suspensions
Front Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with external adjusters for rebound and compression damping and preload (for inner springs of fork legs). Stanchion diameter: 50 mm, coated. Rear wh ...

Other materials:

Engine temperature sensor
Introduction The engine control system on the diavel uses a sensor that measures the temperature of the coolant (engine temperature). This sensor has a resistance of ntc type (negative temperature coefficient), that reduces its own value when the temperature increases. The engine temperature ...

General cleaning
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway according to the road conditions you ride in. Use specific products, where possible biodegradable. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents. Use only water and neutral soap to clean ...

Hands free system key-on and key-off
Key-on consists in turning on the hands free system and all of its electronic devices. Key-off consists in turning off the hands free system and all electronic devices, and makes sure the engine is turned off. Key-on is done using the button (6) on the handlebar on the right switch or using ...

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