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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Protective apparel

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.

Vehicle identification number


Label location (fig. B)

Label location


Label location


Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and effective vehicle operation. A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of ...

California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations The california air resources board is pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your my 2011 motorcycle. In california, new motor vehicles must ...

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General maintenance indications
Useful tips Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent problems and obtain the best end result: When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to what the customer reports about motorcycle operation since this information can highli ...

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 ...

Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred riding position. To modify the gear change pedal position act in the following mode: hold the linkage (1) and slacken the counter nuts (2) and (3). Note Nut (2) has a lef ...

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