Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Technical data

Information about the model

Identification data Diavel identification data Each ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and the engine number- and an ec nameplate (a) (not present on the us versio ...

Technical specifications

General Colours Transmission Timing system/valves Crankshaft Cylinder/piston Gearbox Cooling system Front wheel Front suspension (diavel abs) Front susp ...

Other materials:

Replacing the high and low beam bulbs
Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new bulb complies with the voltage and wattage specified in the "wiring diagram", page 179. Always test the new bulb before refitting any parts you have removed. Fig. 150 Shows the locations of the low beam bulbs (lo), high beam ...

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 shock absorber to the swingarm adjusts the damping during the rebound phase (return). The knob (2, f ...

Changing the coolant
Warning This operation must only be carried out when the engine is cold. Attempting to change the coolant with the engine hot could lead to burns from hot coolant or scalding steam. Place a container under the engine and place the motorcycle on its side stand. Remove the expansion reserv ...