Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Directions for use

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle. The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection holding the shoc ...

Running-in recommendations

Maximum rpm (fig. 114) Rotation speed for running-in period and during standard use (rpm) Up to 1000 km; From 1000 to 2500 km. Up to 1000 km During the first 1000 km, keep an eye on the re ...

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Maintenance indicator
This function indicates that the vehicle is about to or has travelled a distance for which an authorised ducati service centre should be contacted to have the general maintenance or oil change performed. Maintenance table First warning - oil service 1000 km The first warning is activated a ...

Headlight aim
The motorcycle must be perfectly upright with the tires inflated to the correct pressure and with a rider seated, perfectly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Position the motorcycle 10 metres from a wall or a screen. On the wall or surface, draw a horizontal line at the same height fr ...

Side stand
Important Before lowering the side stand, check that the ground is sufficiently even and firm. Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle may fall over. When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on the downhill sid ...