Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Moving off
- Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever.
- Push down the gear change lever firmly with the tip of your foot to engage first gear.
- Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The motorcycle will start moving.
- Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
- To shift up, close the throttle to slow down engine, disengage the clutch, lift the gear change lever and let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, pull the clutch control lever, shortly speed up to help gears synchronise, shift down (engage next lower gear) and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and timely: when riding uphill, do not hesitate to shift down as soon as the motorcycle starts to slow down, so you will avoid stressing the engine and the motorcycle abnormally.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out.
Warning
Prolonged rearing could deactivate the abs system.
Engine on/off
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with the
controls you will need to use when riding (page 99).
Warning
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases
are toxic and may ...
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the bra ...
Other materials:
Refitting the steering head components
Important
The steering tube bearings (6) are identical but in no case may their
components be swapped around during reassembly.
Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease.
To fit the external rings (c) of the bearings (6) to the steering tube, use the
tool with par ...
Exhaust system
Screw
Bush
Vibration damper mount
Silencer
Washer
Screw
Bracket
Nut
Nut
Upper heat guard
Screw
Washer
Central heat guard
Spacer
Clip nut
Long exhaust spring
Plug
Sealing washer, thickness 1
Vertical exhaust pipe
Lambda sensor
Nut
Vertical flange
Exh ...
Menu 2 on/off function
This function turns off and back on the menu 2.
If menu 2 is disabled, the functions for average fuel consumption (cons.Avg),
instantaneous fuel consumption (cons.),
Average speed (speed avg), trip time (trip time) and air temperature (air) will
no longer be displayed in the "main
screen". ...