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Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept out
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 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. For any servicing or suggestions you might
need, please contact our authorized service centers.
Enjoy your ride!
Ducati Motor 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 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 - if the motorcycle is resold - must
always be handed over to the new owner.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the max load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
Keys 12
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 12
Left switch 13
Clutch lever 14
Cold start lever 15
Right switch 15
Throttle twistgrip 16
Front brake lever 16
Rear brake pedal 17
Gear change pedal 17
Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 18
Main components and devices 19
Location 19
Tank filler plug 20
Seat catch and helmet hooks 21
Side stand 22
Front fork adjusters 23
Shock absorber adjusters 24
Directions for use 26
Running-in recommendations 26
Pre-ride checks 27
Starting the engine 28
Moving off 30
Braking 30
Stopping the motorcycle 31
Parking 31
Refueling 32
Maintenance 33
Tool kit and accessories 33
Routine maintenance 34
Main maintenance operations 37
Removing the fairing 37
Lifting the fuel tank 40
Changing the air filter 41
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 42
Checking brake pads for wear 43
Lubricating cables and joints 44
Throttle cable adjustment 45
Checking battery electrolyte level 46
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Charging the battery 47
Chain adjustment 48
Chain lubrication 49
Replacing bulbs 50
Beam setting 54
Tyre pressures 55
Checking engine oil level 57
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 58
Cleaning the motorcycle 59
Storing the bike away 59
Important notes 59
Technical data 60
Overall dimensions 60
Weights 60
Top-ups 61
Engine 62
Timing system 62
Performance data 63
Spark plugs 63
Brakes 64
Transmission 65
Frame 66
Wheels 66
Tyres 67
Suspensions 67
Electric system 68
For united states of america version only 72
Routine maintenance record 81
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Description
This Ducati SuperSport Owners Manual contains important information for a safe use of the vehicle and to keep it in perfect working order.
As the Ducati SuperSport is a high performance vehicle that needs to be ridden with attention and skill.
