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
SuspensionsRemoval of the handlebar
Unscrew and remove the screws (3) securing the upper clamp (1).
Remove the upper clamp (1).
Remove the handlebar (4) from its seat on the steering head.
To remove the grips (5), refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this
chapter.
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The immobilizer system
For additional antitheft protection, the motorcycle is
equipped with an immobilizer, an electronic system that
locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition switch
is turned off.
The grip of each ignition key contains an electronic device
that modulates the output signal from a special ...
Refitting the front forks
Refit the fork legs, positioning them at the height shown in the figure
relative to the upper surface of the bottom yoke.
Warning
The difference in height between the two fork legs must be no
greater than 0.1 Mm.
Position the fork legs (5) and (6) on the yoke base (4) and on the steering ...