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 ...

Other materials:

Absolute pressure sensors
Introduction The engine control system of the diavel is equipped with two absolute pressure sensors, with one connected to the intake duct of each cylinder (map 1 cylinder 1 - horizontal - map 2 cylinder 2 - vertical). They are used by the control unit to determine the quantity of fuel to be ...

Key-on/key-off using the red key on the handlebar with the passive key
A key-on can be performed by pressing the red button (6) on the handlebar in the hands free on/off position and in the presence of the passive key (4, fig. 77). Note The passive key (4, fig. 77) Has a range of a few cm, therefore the key (4, fig. 77) Must be positioned near the antenna (2). R ...

Overhauling the rear swingarm
Inside the swingarm (8), in correspondence with the pivot point on the frame, there is a pair of ball bearings (10) and a spacer (11) on the rh side, and a pair of roller bearings (6), with sealing rings (5), on the lh side. To change the bearings, proceed as follows. Remove the shims ( ...