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:
Dtc (ducati traction control) setting function
This function allows you to customise the level of dtc
intervention (ducati traction control) or disable it for every
riding mode.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"" or (2, fig.
14) ?" " sele ...
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 ...
Reassembly of the tool tray
Place the tool tray unit (23) on the lateral brackets (2) and (3) by
tightening the screws (24) to 14 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3-3,
Frame torque settings).
If the handle guide (32) has been previously removed, position it on the tray
(23) and tighten the screws (34) to 20 nm
+/- 5% (sect. 3-3, Fram ...