Ducati M696 2010 Owner's manual

Use and maintenance manual

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Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts! We
congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle.
We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer journeys
as well as short daily trips, but however you use your
motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you an
enjoyable ride.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. recommends that you adhere
strictly to the instructions in this manual, especially those
regarding the running-in period. This will ensure that your
Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to ride.
For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorized
service centres.
We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners
and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might
need.

Enjoy the ride!

Notes

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. cannot accept any liability
for errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this
manual. All information in this manual is valid at the time of
going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right
to make any modifications required due to the ongoing
development of their products.

For safety and reliability, to avoid invalidating the warranty
and to maintain the value of your motorcycle, use only
original Ducati spare parts.

Warning

This manual is an integral part of the product and, if
ownership is transferred to a third party, must always be
passed on to the new owner.

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Table of contents

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General indications 6

Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful road safety information 7
Riding with a full load 8
Identification data 9

Controls 10

Position of the motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel
LCD – Main functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 15
The immobilizer system 40
Code card 41
Immobilizer override procedure 42
Duplicate keys 44
Ignition switch and steering lock
Left-hand handlebar switch
Clutch lever
Cold start lever
Right-hand handlebar switch
Throttle twistgrip

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Front brake lever
Rear brake pedal
Gearchange pedal
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 52

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Main components and devices 53

Position on motorcycle 53
Fuel tank filler cap
Seat lock and helmet holder 55
Sidestand
Rear shock absorber adjusters 57

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Riding the motorcycle 58

Running-in precautions 58
Pre-ride checks 59
Starting the engine 60
Moving off 62
Braking 63
Stopping the motorcycle 64
Refuelling 64
Parking 65
Toolkit and accessories

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Main Maintenance Operations 67

Changing the air filter 67
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level
Checking the brake pads for wear
Lubricating cables and linkages 69

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Adjusting the throttle cable 70
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 70
Removal of the battery 71
Refitting the battery 79
Tensioning the drive chain 90
Lubricating the drive chain 91
Replacing bulbs 92
Headlight aim
Tyres 95
Checking the engine oil level
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs
General cleaning 99
Storing the motorcycle 100
Important notes 100

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Maintenance 101

Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 101
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the customer 104

Technical data 105

Dimensions (mm) 105
Weights 105
Engine 107
Timing system 107
Performance data 108
Spark plugs 108
Fuel system 108
Brakes 109

Transmission 110
Frame 111
Wheels 111
Tyres 111
Suspension 111
Exhaust system 112
Colour schemes 112
Electrical system 112

Routine maintenance record 117

For United States of America Version
Only 119

Reporting of safety defects 119
Safety warnings 119
Noise emission warranty 119
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 119
Tampering warning 120
Riding safety 121
Protective apparel 122
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 122
Label location
California evaporation emission system 125
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 125

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Routine Maintenance Record 128

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General indications

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Warranty

In your own interest, and in order to ensure the reliability
of the motorcycle, you are strongly advised to contact a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre for any
servicing that requires particular technical expertise.
Our highly qualified staff have access to the specialised
tools required to perform any servicing job to the highest
professional standards, using only Ducati original spare
parts as the best guarantee for perfect interchangeability,
smooth running and long service life.

All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet.
However, the warranty does not apply to motorcycles used
in competitions. If any motorcycle part is tampered with,
modified, or replaced with parts other than original Ducati
spare parts during the warranty period, the warranty is
automatically invalidated.

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Symbols

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual
carefully in order to familiarise yourself with your motorcycle.
If in doubt, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized
Service Centre. You will find the information in the manual
useful on trips (which Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. hopes
will be smooth and enjoyable), and it will help you obtain
top performance from your motorcycle for a long time.
This booklet uses a set of symbols with special meanings:

Warning

Failure to comply with these instructions may put

you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even death.

Important

Risk of damage to the motorcycle and/or its components.

Notes

Additional information about the current operation.

References to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the motorcycle
assume you are sitting on the seat, facing forward.

Useful road safety information

Warning

Read this section before riding your motorcycle.

Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are
inexperienced or do not hold a valid licence.
Riders and passengers must ALWAYS wear appropriate
clothing and a safety helmet.
Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become
tangled in the controls or limit your field of vision.
Never start or run the engine in enclosed space.
Exhaust gases are toxic and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a short time.
The rider should keep his/her feet on the footrests when
the motorcycle is in motion.
ALWAYS hold the handlebars firmly with both hands so you
will be ready for sudden changes in direction or in the road
surface. The pillion passenger should ALWAYS hold on to
the grabhandles under the seat with both hands.
Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local
regulations.
Always respect speed limits where these are indicated
and ALWAYS adapt your speed to suit the current visibility,
road and traffic conditions.
ALWAYS signal your intention to turn or change lane in
good time, using the appropriate turn signals.
Be sure you are clearly visible and avoid riding within the
blind spot of a vehicle in front of you.

Be very careful at road junctions, or when riding in areas near
exits from private land or car parks, or on the slip roads to
motorways.
ALWAYS turn off the engine when refuelling. Be extremely
careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the exhaust
pipe when refuelling.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
While refuelling, it is possible to inhale noxious fuel vapours.
Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing,
immediately wash with soap and water and change your
clothing.
ALWAYS remove the key if leaving your motorcycle
unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes and silencers remain hot for a long
time.

Warning

The exhaust system might be hot even after engine is
switched off; take special care not to touch the exhaust
system with any part of your body and do not park the
motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves, etc.).

Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to knock against
it, and use the sidestand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground, or your motorcycle
may fall over.

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Riding with a full load

Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long

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distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical for maintaining safety
standards, and to avoid getting into difficulties when
making sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.

Information on load capacity

The total weight of the motorcycle in running order
with rider, luggage and additional accessories should not
exceed 390 kg.

Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest
possible position and as close to centre of the motorcycle
as possible.
Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure.
Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to
become unstable.
Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front
mudguard, as this would cause dangerous instability.
Do not insert objects into gaps in the frame, where they
could interfere with moving parts.
Check that the tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated
on page 95 and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data

All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,
one for the frame (fig. 1) and one for the engine (fig. 2).

Frame number

Engine number

Notes

These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and

should be quoted when ordering spare parts.

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Controls

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Warning

This section shows the position and function of the
controls used to drive the motorcycle. Be sure to read this
information carefully before you use the controls.

Position of the motorcycle controls (fig. 3)

1) Instrument panel.

2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.

3) Left-hand handlebar switch.

4) Clutch lever.

5) Right-hand handlebar switch.

6) Throttle twistgrip.

7) Front brake lever.

8) Gearchange pedal.

9) Rear brake pedal.

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fig. 3

Instrument panel (fig. 4)

1) LCD (see page 13).

2) TACHOMETER (rpm).
Indicates engine revs per minute.

3) NEUTRAL (N) INDICATOR (GREEN).
Illuminates when the gearbox is in neutral.

4) FUEL WARNING LIGHT (YELLOW).
Illuminates when there are approximately 3 litres of fuel left
in the tank.

5) TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT (GREEN).
Illuminates and flashes when the turn signal is in operation.

6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT (RED).
Illuminates when engine oil pressure is too low. This light
should illuminate when the ignition is switched to ON and
should go out a few seconds after the engine starts.

Important

If this light (6) stays on, stop the engine to avoid

serious damage.

7) HIGH BEAM WARNING LIGHT (BLUE).
Illuminates when the high beam headlight is on.

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8) “EOBD ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS LIGHT” (AMBER).
The engine ECU iluminates this light steadily to indicate the
presence of errors leading to engine lock.

9) OVER REV INDICATOR LIGHTS.
Illuminates steadily at 800 rpm before intervention of the
rev limiter. Starts flashing when the rev limiter is reached.

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10) 2-POSITION SWITCH.
Switch used for displaying and setting instrument panel

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parameters. It has two positions, A “▲” and B “▼”.

11) HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT FLASHER SWITCH (fig. 5).
The high beam headlight flasher switch is also used for the
LAP and USB data aquisition functions.

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B

fig. 5

LCD – Main functions

Warning

Any adjustments to the instrument panel must only be
carried out when the motorcycle is stationary. Never operate
the instrument panel controls while riding the motorcycle.

1) SPEEDOMETER.
Indicates road speed.

2) ODOMETER.
Shows total distance travelled.

3) TRIP METER.
Indicates the distance travelled since last reset.

4) FUEL RESERVE TRIP COUNTER.
Shows distance travelled on reserve fuel.

5) CLOCK.

6) AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.

7) LAP TIME.

8) REV COUNTER (RPM).

9) LAP TIME.

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10) SERVICE INDICATOR (fig. 6).
The indicator illuminates to signal when a service is due.

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The service indiactor will remain on the display until the
system is reset by the Ducati Service Centre who carry
out the service.

11) LAP FUNCTION (fig. 6).
Indicates that the LAP has been activated.

12) DDA FUNCTION (fig. 6).
Indicates that the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA) has been
activated.

Important

The instrument panel incorporates diagnostic functions
for the electronic injection/ignition system. The relative menus
are for the use of trained personnel only. If you accidentally
access this function, turn the key to OFF and have the
motorcycle checked at an authorised Ducati Service Centre.

13) OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (fig. 6).

Important

Stop riding if the temperature reaches the maximum
value, otherwise the engine might be damaged.

14) DUCATI TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) (fig. 6).
Indicates activation of the DTC control unit (if present).

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LCD – How to set/display parameters

At key-on (key turned from OFF to ON) the instrument
panel activates all the digits of the LCD for 1 second and
switches on the indicator lights in sequence.

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OFF

CHECK 1

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It then reverts to “normal” mode and, in place of the
motorcycle speed, shows the model and, for 2 seconds,

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also the version (EU, UK, USA, CND, FRA, JAP).
The model is scrolled on the display once only.

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CHECK 2

RUN

fig. 8

At Key-On, the instrument panel always shows the following
information (de-activating any previously activated functions):
ODOMETER
SPEED
ENGINE RPM BARGRAPH
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE BARGRAPH.

At this point, with switch (1, fig. 9) in position B “▼” it is
possible to switch from the odometer display function to
the following functions:
TRIP
TRIP FUEL (only if active)
CLOCK
T-AIR
before returning to TOT (odometer function).

If, however, you press switch (1, fig. 9) in position A “▲”,
the system enters MENU mode and displays the following
functions in sequence:
ERROR (only if active)
BATT
RPM
LIGHT SET
LAP (OFF or ON)
LAP MEM
DDA (OFF or ON)
ERASE DDA
TIME SET
CODE (only if active)

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B

fig. 9

Important

This menu is active only if the speed of the motorcycle
is less than 20 km/h. If this menu is on the display and the
speed of the motorcycle exceeds 20 km/h, the instrument
panel automatically exits the menu and returns to the initial
display. It is possible to exit the menu at any time, however,
by pressing switch (1, fig. 9) in position A “▲” for 3 seconds.

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Total distance travelled indicator (odometer)

At Key-On the system automatically enters this function.

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The reading is saved permanently and cannot be reset
under any circumstances.
If it exceeds 99999 km (or 99999 miles), the reading
“99999” remains displayed permanently.

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vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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“Speed” indicator

This function enables display of the motorcycle speed.
The dashboard receives actual speed value (expressed
in km/h) from the control unit and displays the value
increased by 8%.
The maximum speed that can be displayed is 299 km/h
(186 mph).
Over 299 km/h (186 mph) the display will show a series of
dashes “- - -” (steadily lit - not flashing).

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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“TRIP” meter

While in this function, if you press switch (1, fig. 9) in

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position B “▼“ for 3 seconds, the reading is reset.
If the reading exceeds 999.9, it is reset to zero and the
count restarts automatically.

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vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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“TRIP FUEL” (distance travelled on reserve
fuel) indicator

When the fuel warning light comes on, the TRIP FUEL
meter is activated automatically, regardless of the
function displayed. If the fuel level remains in reserve,
the reading is saved even after Key-Off.
The count stops automatically when the fuel level rises
above reserve.
If the reading exceeds 999.9, it is reset and the count
restarts automatically.

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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fig. 13

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Air temperature indicator

Shows the outside air temperature.

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Display limits: -39 °C to +124 °C.
In the event of a sensor FAULT (-40 °C, +125 °C or
disconnected) a series of dashes “- - -” is displayed steadily
and the “EOBD engine diagnostics” warning light (8, fig. 4)
comes on.

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vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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Oil temperature indicator

This function displays the engine oil temperature.

Display indications:

- if the temperature is between -40 °C and +80 °C,
the display shows “STATUS 2”;

- if the temperature is between +81 °C and +110 °C,
the display shows “STATUS 3”;

- if the temperature is between +111 °C and +135 °C,
the display shows “STATUS 4”;

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STATUS 2

STATUS 3

STATUS 4

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- if the temperature is between +136 °C and +160 °C,
the display shows “STATUS 5”;

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- if the temperature is between +161 °C and +175 °C,
the display shows “STATUS 6”;

- if the temperature is between +176 °C and +190 °C,
the display shows “STATUS 7”;

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STATUS 5

STATUS 6

STATUS 7

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- if the temperature is between +191 °C and +200 °C,
the display shows “STATUS 8”;

- if the temperature is
“STATUS 9” with the series of dashes flashing;

- in the event of a FAULT with the sensor, the display will
flash “STATUS 1”.

≥ 201 °C the display shows

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STATUS 8

STATUS 9

STATUS 1

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Service indicator

Indicates that the next service is due.

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The indicator ( ) signals when the next service is due.
The service indicator is displayed at the following intervals:

- after the first 1000 km on the odometer;

- every 12000 km on the odometer.

The service indicator will remain on the display until reset.
When the indicator appears, contact your Ducati dealer or
Authorized Service Centre.

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vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

KEY-ON

(SERV)

KEY-ON

(SERV)

KEY-ON

(SERV)

KEY-ON

(SERV)

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Battery voltage indicator (BATT)

To display this function, go into the menu and select the
“BATT” page.
The battery voltage reading is displayed as follows:

- if the reading is between 12.1 and 14.9 Volts, it is steadily
illuminated on the display;

- if the reading is between 10.0 and 12.0 Volts or between

15.0 and 16.0 Volts, it flashes on the display;

FIXED

FLASHING

FLASHING

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- if the reading is less than or equal to 9.9 Volts, the
message “LO” flashes on the display and the “EOBD

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engine diagnostics” warning light (8, fig. 4) comes on;

- if the reading is greater than or equal to 16.1 Volts, the
message “HI” flashes on the display and the “EOBD
engine diagnostics” warning light (8, fig. 4) comes on.

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FLASHING

FLASHING

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Adjusting the engine idle speed (rpm)

To display the function, access the menu and select the
“RPM” page.
In addition to the upper rev counter scale, the display also
shows engine rpm numerically so that you can adjust the
idle speed more precisely.

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