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
SuspensionsSymbols
Ducati motor holding s.P.A. Advises you to read this manual
carefully in order to become familiar with your motorcycle. If
in doubt, please contact a ducati dealer or authorised
service centre. The information contained herein will prove
useful on your trips - and ducati motor holding s.P.A. Wis ...
Refitting the exhaust system
Refit the heat guard on the manifold (10) by tightening the nuts (9) to a
torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame
torque settings).
Position the vertical exhaust manifold (22) on the vertical cylinder head
with the gasket (23).
Tighten the fixing nuts (21) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 1 ...
Inspection of the gear selector forks
Visually inspect the gear selector forks. Bent forks must be renewed as they
may lead to difficulties in gear changing or
may suddenly disengage when under load.
Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance of each fork in its gear groove.
If the service limit has been exceeded, check whether ...