Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Identification data
All ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for
frame (fig. 1) And engine (fig. 2). 
Note
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety
features and avoiding trouble w ...
Instrument panel (dashboard)
The vehicle is equipped with two instrument panels: an lcd
(1, fig. 3) Located on the handlebar containing the key
indications (speed, rpm, coolant temperature and clock) and
a tft colour display ( ...
Other materials:
Removal of the gear selector lever
Unscrew and remove the fixing screws (18) and (20) of the complete gear
selector lever (21) and collect the spacer (19).
Remove the gearchange mechanism complete with the shaft, spring, and stop plate.
Important
Visually inspect the gear selector claw (14) for wear, particularly aroun ...
Start procedure with pin code (no keys)
The motorcycle may be started without keys with a special procedure using the
dashboard and the switches on the
handlebar.
Note
This procedure is only possible if the pin code has been enabled
previously. For security reasons, the pin code is disabled
by default when the vehicle leaves the f ...
Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-by-wire system
The engine control system of the diavel uses a ride-by-wire system with
motorised throttle valves. This eliminates all
direct connection with metal cables between the throttle grip and the throttle
valves themselves. Cables are used to
rotate the aps potentiometer, which generates an electric ...