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 statementOperations to be carried out by the dealer
List of operations to be performed at 1000 km
Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units,
vehicle and abs
Change the engine oil
Change the engine oil filter
Check the indicators and lighting
Check the safety devices (side ...
Refitting the rear footrests
Note
The refitting of the rear footrests is described for the right side but it
is the same for both.
If previously removed, refit the rubber footrest (11) on the rear rh footrest
(6), by pushing it until pad (b) engages in the
other side.
Note
The rubber footrest (11) side featuring the le ...
Explanation of the function of the ride-by-wire system
Mechanism
Via metal cables, the throttle grip operates a roller mounted on one end of a
spindle located near the horizontal cylinder
throttle valve spindle.
The aps sensor, which measures the position of the throttle grip itself, is
mounted on the opposite end of this spindle.
A mechanic ...