Ducati MONSTER Bedienungsanleitung

Owner’s manual

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 are 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.

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.

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

Ignition switch and steering lock 12

Left switch 13

Clutch lever 14

Cold start lever 15

Right switch 16

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 pin 21

Side stand 22

Shock absorber adjusters 23

Shock absorber adjusters (900S) 24

Front fork adjusters (900S) 25

Directions for use 27

Running-in recommendations 27

Pre-ride checks 29

Starting the engine 30

Moving off 32

Braking 32

Stopping the motorcycle 33

Refueling 33

Parking 34

Maintenance 35

Tool kit and accessories 35

Routine maintenance 36

Main maintenance operations 39

Lifting the fuel tank 39

Changing air filter 40

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 41

Checking brake pads for wear 42

Lubricating cables and joints 43

Throttle cable adjustment 44

Checking battery liquid level 44

Charging the battery 45

Chain tensioning 46

Chain lubrication 47

Replacing bulbs 47

Headlamp alignment 50

Tyres 51

Checking engine oil level 53

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 64

Cleaning the motorcycle 55

Storing the bike away 56

Important notes 56

Technical data 57

Overall dimensions 57

Weights 57

Top-ups 58

Engine 59

Timing system 59

Performance data 60

Spark plugs 60

Brakes 61

Transmission 62

Frame 63

Wheels 63

Tyres 63

Suspensions 63

Electric system 64

Monster versions 69

600/750/900 69

Dark 69

City 69

CityDark 69

900 Cromo 70

900S 70

Metallic (600/750) 70

Metallic (900 i.e.) 70

Installing and setting the windscreen

(City/CityDark) 71

Side bags (City/CityDark) 72

bag maintenance and cleaning 77

Bag supports 78

Windproof cover (900S) 79

For United States of America version only 81

Routine maintenance record 92

GENERAL

Warranty

In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product

reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our

authorized Dealers and workshops for any servicing

requiring particular technical expertise. Our highly skilled

staff have access to the implements required to perform

any servicing job at best, and use Ducati original spare

parts only as the best guarantee for full

interchangeability, smooth running and long life.

All Ducati motorcycles come with a “Warranty Card”.

However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles

used in competitions or competitive trials. No motorcycle

part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced with

parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the

warranty period, or the warranty right will be

automatically invalidated.

Symbols

Ducati Motor S.p.A. advises you to read this booklet

carefully so as to become familiar with your motorcycle.

In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati dealer or

authorized workshop. The information contained herein

will prove useful on your trips - and Ducati Motor S.p.A.

wishes you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you

keep the performance of your motorcycle unchanged for

a long time. The text is supplemented with schematic

illustrations for quick reference and better understanding

of the subjects concerned.

This manual contains some special remarks:

Warning

Failure to comply with these instructions may put

you at risk and lead to severe injury or death.

Important

Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or its

components.

Note

Additional information concerning the job being

carried out.

The terms right and left are referred to the motorcycle

viewed from the riding position.

Useful information for safe riding

Warning

Read this section before riding your motorcycle.

Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always

make sure you have your licence with you when riding;

you need a valid licence to be entitled to ride your

motorcycle.

Do not lend your motorcycle to inexperienced riders or

who do not hold a valid licence.

Both rider and pillion passenger must always wear a

safety helmet.

Wear proper clothing, with no loose items or accessories

that may become tangled in the controls or limit your

zone of vision.

Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are

poisonous and may lead to loss of consciousness or even

death within a short time.

Both rider and pillion passenger should keep their feet on

the footpegs when the motorcycle is in motion.

Always hold the handlebars firmly with both hands so

you will be ready for sudden changes of direction or in

the road surface. The pillion passenger should always

hold on to the suitable strap at the rear of the seat with

both hands.

Ride within the law and observe national and local rules.

Always respect speed limits where these are posted.

However, always adjust your speed to the visibility, road

and traffic conditions you are riding in.

Always signal your intention to turn or pull to the next

lane in good time using the suitable turn indicators.

Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the

blind spot of vehicles ahead.

Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or when

riding in the areas near exits from private grounds, car

parks or on slip roads to access motorways.

Always turn off the engine when refueling.

Be extremely careful not to spill gasoline on the engine

or on the exhaust pipe when refueling.

Do not smoke when refueling.

While refueling, you may inhale noxious gasoline

vapours. Should any gasoline drops be spilled on your

skin or clothing, immediately wash with soap and water

and change your clothing.

Always remove the key when you leave your motorcycle

unattended.

The engine, exhaust pipes, and mufflers stay hot for a

long time.

Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to hit it and

use the side stand.

Never park on uneven or soft ground or your motorcycle

may fall over.

Carrying the maximum load allowed

Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding,

carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety.

Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these

safety features and avoiding trouble when performing

sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.

Information about carrying capacity

The total weight of the motorcycle in running order

including rider, pillion passenger, luggage and additional

accessories should not exceed 370 Kg/816 lb.

Try to arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the

lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre.

Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided

on the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Improperly

secured luggage may affect stability.

Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to

the front mud guard as this would affect stability and

cause danger.

Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the

gaps of the frame as these may foul moving parts.

Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure

(see page 51) and that they are in good condition.

Identification data

All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,

for frame (fig. 1.1) and engine (fig. 1.2).

Frame number

Engine number

Note

These numbers identify the motorcycle model and

should always be indicated when ordering spare parts.

fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2

fig. 1.2

900

600/750

CONTROLS

Warning

This section details the position and function of all

the controls you need to drive your motorcycle. Be sure

to read this information carefully before you use the

controls.

Position of motorcycle controls (fig. 2)

1) Instrument panel.

2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.

3) Left switch.

4) Clutch lever.

5) Fast-idle lever.

6) Right switch.

7) Throttle twistgrip.

8) Front brake lever.

9) Gear change pedal.

10) Rear brake pedal.

910

fig. 2

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