1 E Owner’s manual DUCATI MOTORHOLDING SUPERSPORT1000
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3 E Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept our best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. We are steadily doing our best to improve our “Technical Assistance” service. For this reason, we recommend you to strictly follow the indications given in this manual, especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable emotions. Please contact our authorised service centres to have your motorcycle repaired or if you simply need advice. Enjoy your ride! Note Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. declines any liability whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this manual. The information contained herein is valid at the time of going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right to make any changes required by the future development of the above-mentioned products. For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty, reliability and worth of your motorcycle, use original Ducati spare parts only. Warning This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle and - in the event the motorcycle is resold - must always be handed over to the new owner.
4 E TABLE OF CONTENTS General 6 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Useful information for safe riding 7 Carrying the maximum load allowed 8 Identification data 9 Controls 10 Position of motorcycle controls 10 Instrument panel 11 The immobilizer system 14 Keys 14 Code card 15 Procedure to disable immobilizer engine block through trottle twistgrip 16 Duplicate keys 17 Ignition swich and steering lock 18 Left switch 19 Clutch lever 20 Cold start lever 21 Right switch 22 Throttle twistgrip 23 Front brake lever 23 Rear brake pedal 24 Gear change pedal 24 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 25 Main components and devices 26 Location 26 Tank filler plug 27 Seat catch and helmet hooks 28 Side stand 29 Shock absorber adjusters 30 Shock absorber 31 Directions for use 32 Running-in recommendations 32 Pre-ride checks 33 Starting the engine 34 Moving off 36 Braking 37 Stopping the motorcycle 37 Parking 38 Refuelling 38 Tool kit and accessories 39 Main maintenance operations 40 Removing the fairing 40 Lifting the fuel tank 43 Changing the air filter 44 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 45 Checking brake pads for wear 47 Lubricating joints 48 Throttle cable adjustment 49
5 E Charging the battery 50 Chain adjustment 51 Chain lubrication 52 Replacing bulbs 53 Beam setting 57 Tyre pressures 58 Checking engine oil level 60 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 61 Cleaning the motorcycle 62 Storing the bike away 63 Important notes 63 Technical data 64 Overall dimensions 64 Weights 64 Top-ups 65 Engine 66 Timing system 66 Performance data 67 Brakes 67 Transmission 68 Frame 69 Wheels 69 Tyres 69 Spark plugs 69 Suspensions 70 Available colors 70 Electric system 71 For United States of America version only 75 Routine maintenance record 84
The Ducati SuperSport 1000 Owners Manual provides essential information for the safe use and maintenance of the vehicle. It is crucial for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. The manual is designed to ensure the Ducati SuperSport 1000, a high-performance vehicle, is operated with the necessary attention and skill.