Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation, never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs. Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers, footrests, wheels, or chain.
Any amount of alcohol will significantly interfere with your ability to safely operate your motorcycle. Don’t drink and ride.
Vehicle identification number (vin);
Every ducati motorcycle is identified by two identification numbers (see page 189). Fig. A specifically shows the frame identification numbers.

Label location (fig. B)


Riding safety
California emission control warranty statementRefitting the swingarm
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (7).
Install the lower chain guard (15) on the swingarm (8), fastening it with the
screws (7): tighten the screws (7) to a torque
of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Locate the swingarm (8) on the frame.
Lubricate with ...
Key-on/key-off using the red key on the handlebar with the active key
A key-on can be performed by pressing the red key (6) on
the handlebar in the hands free on/off position and in
the presence of the active key (3, fig. 77).
Note
The active key (3, fig. 77) Has a range of approx. 1.5 M,
therefore it must be located within this range.
Key-off can be performed ...
Checking brake pads for wear
Check brake pads wear through the inspection hole in the
callipers.
Change both pads if friction material thickness of even just
one pad is about 1 mm.
Warning
Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to
metal support contact with the brake disc thus
compromising braking efficie ...