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
SuspensionsSpark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode:
an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and
running at the right temperature.
Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be:
0.8+/-0.1 Mm.
Important
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Refitting the front brake master cylinder
Insert the front brake master cylinder unit (1) on the right side of the
handlebar to bring the terminal internal edge in
correspondence to the bolted joints (a).
Fit the terminal (12) on the handlebar inserting the screws (15).
Tighten the terminal (12) retaining screws to a torque of 10 ...
Removal of the crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
After separating the crankcase halves, withdraw the crankshaft (6) complete
with connecting rods (2).
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