Ducati MTS1200 ABS 2010, MTS1200S ABS 2010 Owner's manual

Owner’s manual

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 continuously working to improve our Technical Assistance service. For this reason, we recommend that you strictly follow 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 authorised service centres. We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might need.

Enjoy your ride!

Note

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 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 Indications 8

Warranty 8 Symbols 8 Useful information for safe riding 9 Carrying the maximum load allowed 10 Identification data 10

Instrument panel (Dashboard) 11

Instrument panel 11 LCD unit functions 14 LCD - Parameter setting/display 15 Vehicle speed indicator 16 Engine rpm indicator (RPM) 17 Engaged gear indicator 18 Clock 19 Fuel level indicator 20 Coolant temperature 21 Total distance covered indicator: “Odometer“ 22 “Trip 1“ meter 23

“Trip 2“ meter 23 Indication if the DTC function is active/not active 24 Indication if the LAP function is active/not active 24 Warning indication (Alarms/Signals) 25 “Low” battery level 26 Traction Control (DTC) deactivated 26 Hands Free key (HF) not recognised 27 “Low“ Hands Free key (HF) battery level 27 “High“ engine coolant temperature 28 Steering release error - Steering still locked 28 Instrument panel diagnosis 29 Maintenance indicator 33 Residual range indication when the SERVICE is due 33 Indication of range reached for SERVICE 33 Maintenance table 34 SET UP - “Riding Style set“ indication 36 “RANGE” indicator - remaining range 38 Indicator “CONS I.“ - Instantaneous fuel consumption 39 Indicator “CONS M.“ - Average fuel consumption 39 Indicator “AVG” - Average speed 40 Air temperature indicator 40 Indicator “TIME TRIP“ - Trip time 41 “Riding Style” function (riding style change) 42 “LOAD” FUNCTION (setup change) 44 “Setting” menu 46 ABS disabling function 48 Battery voltage indicator (BATTERY) 50 “Riding Style” customisation 52 DTC (Ducati Traction Control) setting function 54 ENGINE setting function (Engine Power Control) 58 DES setting function (Ducati Electronic Suspension) 60 DEFAULT function (Resetting Ducati default parameters) 68

Instrument panel backlighting adjustment function 70 LAP Activation/Deactivation function (lap time) 72 LAP registration function 74 Stored LAP display function 76 DTC (Ducati Traction Control) on/off function 78 Digital RPM indication function 80 Clock setting function 82 The immobilizer system 84 Keys 84 Replacing the battery in the active key 86 Duplicate keys 89 Immobilizer override procedure 90 Light control 96

Controls 99

Position of motorcycle controls 99 “Hands free” system 100 LH switch 110 Clutch lever 111 RH switch 112 Throttle twistgrip 113 Front brake lever 113 Rear brake pedal 114 Gear change pedal 114 Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake pedals 115

Main components and devices 117

Position on the vehicle 117

Tank filler plug 118 Seat lock 119 Side stand 122 Power outlet 123 Adjusting the front fork 124 Adjusting the rear shock absorber 126 Motorcycle setup variation (”S” version only) 128

Directions for use 129

Running-in recommendations 129 Pre-ride checks 131 Engine on/off 133 Moving off 135 Braking 135 Stopping the motorcycle 137 Parking 137 Refuelling 140 Tool kit and accessories 141 Front semi-mudguard kit 141 Long rear mudguard kit 143

Main maintenance operations 144

Checking and topping up coolant level 144 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 145 Checking brake pads for wear 147 Lubricating cables and joints 148 Adjusting throttle control free play 149 Charging the battery 150 Checking drive chain tension 151

Chain lubrication 152 Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 153

Rear turn signals 155 Number plate light 156 Beam setting 156 Rear-view mirror adjustment 158 Tubeless tyres 159 Checking engine oil level 161 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 162 General cleaning 163 Storing the bike away 164 Important notes 164

Scheduled maintenance chart 165

Operations to be carried out by the dealer 165 Operations to be carried out by the dealer 167 Operations to be carried out by the customer 168

Technical data 169

Overall dimensions (mm) 169 Weights 169 Engine 171 Timing system 171 Performance data 172 Spark plugs 172 Fuel system 172 Brakes 173 Transmission 174 Frame 175

Wheels 175 Tyres 175 Suspensions 175 Exhaust system 176 Colour schemes 176 Electric system 176

Scheduled maintenance reminder 183

For United States of America version Only 184

General Indications

Warranty

In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre for servicing that requires any particular technical expertise. Our highly skilled staff have the tools required to perform any servicing job to the highest professional standards, using only Ducati original spare parts to ensure full interchangeability, smooth running and long 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.

Symbols

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual carefully in order to become familiar with your motorcycle. If in doubt, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre. The information contained herein will prove useful on your trips - and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the performance of your motorcycle unchanged 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.

Note

Additional information about the current operation.

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.

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. Both rider and pillion passenger must ALWAYS wear a safety helmet. Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become entangled in the controls or limit your field of vision. Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are toxic 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 strap onto passenger 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 signals. Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the blind spot of vehicles ahead.

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 when you leave your motorcycle unattended. The engine, exhaust pipes and silencers remain hot for a long time.

Warning

The exhaust system may still 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 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 travelling over long distances with a full load in complete safety. Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.

Warning

The maximum speed permitted with the side panniers,

top case and the tank bag fitted must not exceed 180 km/h.

Warning

Do not exceed the total permitted weight for the motorcycle and pay attention to information provided below regarding load capacity.

Information on load capacity

The total weight of the motorcycle in running order including rider, passenger, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed: 430 kg.

Warning

The total weight permitted for the side panniers, top case and the tank bag must never exceed 35 kg, divided as follows: 10 kg max. per side pannier; 10 kg max for the top case; 5 kg max. for the tank bag.

Important

Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre. 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. If the side panniers are fitted (available upon request from the Ducati spare parts service), divide the baggage and accessories based on their weight and place them uniformly inside the side panniers. Lock both side panniers using the suitable key lock. Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure indicated at page 159 and that they are in good condition.

Identification data

fig. 1

fig. 2

All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for

frame (fig. 1) and engine (fig. 2).

Frame number

Engine number

Note

These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and

should be quoted when ordering spare parts.

Instrument panel (Dashboard)

GEAR

DDA

LAP

1053

fig. 3

Instrument panel

1) LCD Dot-Matrix, (see page14).

2) REVOLUTION COUNTER (rpm). Indicates engine revs per minute.

3) Neutral light N (GREEN) Illuminates when the gearbox is in neutral.

4) HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT LIGHT (BLUE). It turns on to indicate that the high beam lights are on.

5) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT (RED). Illuminates when engine oil pressure is too low. It must turn on at Key-On, but must turn off a few seconds after the engine has started. It may come on briefly if the engine is very hot, but should go out again as engine speed increases.

Important

If this light (5) stays on, stop the engine or it may suffer

severe damage.

6) FUEL WARNING LIGHT (AMBER). Comes on when fuel is low and there are about 4 litres of fuel left in the tank.

7) TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS (GREEN). Illuminates and flashes when the turn signal is in operation.

8) “ENGINE/VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS - EOBD” LIGHT

(AMBER YELLOW). It turns on in the case of “engine” and/or “vehicle” errors and in some cases will lock the engine.

9) Limiter light “Over rev”/ traction control light “DTC”

(RED) (fig. 3):

No limiter Off

1st threshold - no. RPM before the limiter threshold (*)

Rev limiter (limiter engaged due to overrevving) (*)

No intervention Off

DTC intervention On - STEADY

(*) depending on the model, each calibration of the Engine Control Unit may have a different “setting“ for the thresholds that precede the rev limiter and the rev limiter itself.

Note

If the Over rev function light and the DTC intervention light should both come on at the same time, the instrument panel gives priority to the Over rev function.

Over rev light

On - STEADY

On - Flashing

DTC intervention lights

10) ABS LIGHTS (AMBER YELLOW) (fig. 3). This turns on to indicate that ABS is disabled or not functioning.

Engine off / speed below 5 Km/h

Light off Light flashing Light steady

ABS disabled with the

menu function “DISAB ABS” (**)

Engine on / speed below 5 Km/h

Light off Light flashing Light steady

ABS enabled and functioning

(**) The ABS should be considered actually disabled only if the light continues to flash after starting the engine.

ABS disabled with the

menu function “DISAB ABS”

Engine on / speed above 5 Km/h

ABS disabled with the menu function “DISAB ABS”

ABS enabled but not functioning yet

ABS disabled and not functioning due to a problem.

11) CONTROL BUTTON (fig. 4)

fig. 4

Button used to display and set instrument panel parameters with the position “▲“.

12) CONTROL SWITCH (fig. 4) Button used to display and set instrument panel parameters with the position “▼“.

13) HIGH-BEAM FLASHER BUTTON FLASH (fig. 4) The high-beam flasher button may also be used to for LAP functions.

14) RESET BUTTON (fig. 4). The turn indicators off button may also be used for the RESET/CONFIRM function on the instrument panel and for activating the “Riding Style“.

LCD unit functions

GEAR

DDA

LAP

8 7

6143

211

fig. 5

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. Gives road speed.

2) ODOMETER. Shows total distance travelled.

3) TRIP METER. Indicates distance travelled since the meters (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2) were last reset.

4) TRIP FUEL METER. Shows distance travelled on reserve fuel.

5) CLOCK.

6) FUEL LEVEL.

7) ENGINE RPM INDICATOR (RPM).

8) LAP TIME, MAXIMUM SPEED AND MAXIMUM RPM

RECORDING (LAP).

9) DTC INDICATOR ACTIVE/NOT ACTIVE.

10) GEAR INDICATOR.

11) WATER TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. Indicates engine coolant temperature.

Important

Stop riding if the temperature reaches the maximum

value, otherwise the engine might be damaged.

12) LCD Dot-Matrix

LCD - Parameter setting/display

GEAR

DDA

LAP

fig. 6

1 2

fig. 7

At the end of the check, the instrument panel always displays the Odometer (TOT) as the “main“ indicator on the main display and the “riding style” on the round display.

Note

The check can be interrupted by pressing the button (1,

fig. 7).

At the end of the initial check, the instrument panel will always show the “main“ display that indicates the following information.

On the main LCD (A, fig. 6):

- Vehicle speed indication;

- Engine rpm indication (RPM);

- Gear indication;

- Clock indication;

- Fuel level indication

- Coolant temperature indication;

- TOT - Odometer.

At this point, by pressing the (1, fig. 7) “▲” switch it is possible to switch to the following functions:

- TRIP1 - Trip meter 1

- TRIP2 - Trip meter 2

LCD Dot-Matrix (B, fig. 6):

fig. 8

- WARNING (only if active)

- ERRORS (only if active)

- DESMO SERVICE (only if active)

- SET UP - “Riding Style” indication set

At this point, by pressing the (2, fig. 7) “▼” button it is possible to switch to the following functions:

- RANGE - Remaining range

- CONS I. - Current fuel consumption

- CONS M. - Average fuel consumption

- AVG - Average speed

- AIR - Air temperature

- TIME TRIP - Trip time

Vehicle speed indicator

This function displays vehicle speed (Km/h or mph depending on the set measurement system). The instrument panel receives information about the actual speed (calculated in km/h) and displays the number increased by 8%. Maximum speed displayed is 299 km/h (186 mph). Over 299 km/h (186 mph) a series of dashes will be displayed “- - -” (not flashing).

Engine rpm indicator (RPM)

fig. 9

This function displays the rpms. The instrument panel receives the engine rpm information and displays it. This information is displayed progressively from the left to the right, identifying the rpms.

Engaged gear indicator

GEAR GEAR GEAR GEAR GEAR GEAR GEAR GEAR

fig. 10

This function displays the gears.

The instrument panel receives information and indicates the engaged gear or “N” for neutral.

Note

In the case of a gear sensor “error”, a dash “-” (not flashing) will be displayed.

Clock

fig. 11

This function shows the time. Time is always displayed as follows: AM from 0:00 to 11:59 PM from 12:00 to 11:59

If battery power is suddenly cut off (Batt-OFF), when battery power is restored and at the next Key-On, the clock is reset and restarts from “0:00“.

Fuel level indicator

fig. 12

Flashing mark

Steady marks

This function displays the fuel level.

The low fuel light turns on when the level goes down to 2 marks and there are still 4 litres in the tank; if the level goes down further, the last mark will be displayed flashing.

Important

If the vehicle enters the reserve status and the light has turned on, it is recommended to turn the vehicle off when refuelling (Key-Off); if fuel is added without turning it off (Key-On and engine off) the data update may not be immediate.

Note

In the case of a level sensor “error”, the bargraph without marks is displayed and the rest of the digit will flash.

Coolant temperature

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs.UK, USA

Steady reading

Steady reading Steady reading

Flashing reading

Engine Diagnosis

Steady reading

Steady reading Steady reading

Flashing reading

Engine Diagnosis

fig. 13

This function indicates coolant indication state. The temperature unit of measure can be selected (°C or °F). The reading is indicated as follows:

- if the reading is between - 39°C and +39°C “LO” is shown flashing on the instrument panel (steady);

- if the reading is between +40°C and +120°C it appears on the instrument panel (steady);

- if reading is +121 °C or higher, “HI“ is shown flashing on the information panel.

Note

In the event of a sensor “error“, a string of flashing dashes (“- - -“) is shown and the “Engine/vehicle diagnosis EOBD“ light (8, fig. 3) comes on.

Total distance covered indicator:

fig. 14

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs.UK, USA

“Odometer“

This function shows the total distance covered by the vehicle. At Key-On the system automatically enters this function. The odometer reading is stored permanently and cannot be reset. If the distance travelled exceeds 99999 km (or 99999 miles), the value “99999” will be displayed permanently.

“Trip 1“ meter

fig. 15

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs.UK, USA

fig. 16

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs.UK, USA

This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset. Holding the button (1, fig. 7) “▲“ pressed for 3 seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip meter. When the reading exceeds 999.9, distance travelled is reset and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again. If the system measurement units are changed at any moment, or if there is an interruption in the power supply (Battery Off), the distance travelled is reset and the count starts from zero (considering the newly set unit of measurement).

Note

When this value is reset, also the “Average fuel consumption”, “Average speed” and “Trip time” functions are reset.

“Trip 2“ meter

Indication if the DTC function is active/not

fig. 17

DTC OFF

DTC ON

LAP

fig. 18

LAP OFF

LAP ON

active

This function indicates if DTC (Ducati Traction Control) is active. When “DTC” is not lit up in the inside the rim, this means that the function is disabled.

Indication if the LAP function is active/not active

This function indicates if LAP (Lap number) is active. When “LAP” is not lit up, this means that the function has been switched off.

Warning indication (Alarms/Signals)

GEAR

DDA

LAP

fig. 19

The instrument panel shows some signals/malfunctions in real time on the circular “Dot-Matrix” display (B, fig. 19) that are not dangerous for correct vehicle operation. At Key-On (at the end of the check) one or more “warnings” are displayed if they are active. If a “warning” is activated during operation, the current indication on the circular “Dot-Matrix” display (B, fig. 19) will switch automatically to the indicator. If there are multiple indicators, they will scroll automatically every 3 seconds.

Note

No signal lights turn on if one or more “warnings” are activated.

The following “warnings” could be displayed:

- Battery level;

- Traction control;

- Hands free key;

- Hands free key battery level;

- Coolant temperature;

- Steering release error.

When one or more “warnings” are active, it is possible to go to other functions by pushing button (2, fig. 7) “▼”.

“Low” battery level

fig. 20

fig. 21

The activation of this “warning” indicates that the status of

the battery vehicle is low. It is activated when the battery voltage is ≤ 11.7 Volt.

Note

In this case, Ducati recommends charging the battery as soon as possible with the specific device, as it is possible that the vehicle will not start.

Traction Control (DTC) deactivated

The activation of this “warning” indicates that DTC (Ducati Traction Control) has been turned off.

Note

In this case, Ducati recommends being very careful when riding as the vehicle behaviour will be different in comparison to when operating with the Traction Control activated.

Hands Free key (HF) not recognised

fig. 22

fig. 23

The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands Free system does not detect the active key (1, fig. 59) near the vehicle.

Note

In this case, Ducati recommends checking that the active key (1, fig. 59) is near the vehicle (and has not been lost) and that it functions properly.

“Low“ Hands Free key (HF) battery level

The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands Free system has detected that the battery that permits the active key (1, fig. 59) to communicate and turn the vehicle on is almost discharged.

Note

In this case, Ducati recommends replacing the battery as soon as possible as described in the paragraph “Replacing the active key battery” (page 86).

“High“ engine coolant temperature

fig. 24

fig. 25

The activation of this “warning” indicates that the engine

coolant temperature is high. It is activated when the temperature reaches 121°C (250°F).

Note

In this case, Ducati recommends stopping and shutting off the engine immediately; make sure that the fans are working.

Steering release error - Steering still locked

The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands Free System was not able to extract the steering lock.

Warning

In this case, Ducati recommends turning the vehicle off and on (Key-Off / Key-On) holding the handlebar pressed down to the end stop. If the signal remains (and the steering does not “release”) contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

Instrument panel diagnosis

This function identifies any abnormal vehicle behaviours. The instrument panel activates any abnormal vehicle behaviours in real time (ERRORS). At Key-On (at the end of the check) one or more “ERRORS” are displayed (only if they are active). If an “error” is activated during operation, the current indication on the circular “Dot-Matrix” display (B, fig. 6) will switch automatically to the indicator. If there are multiple errors, they will scroll automatically every 3 seconds; The “Engine/vehicle diagnosis - EOBD” light (8, fig. 3) always turns on when one or more errors are activated.

WARNING LIGHT ERROR MESSAGE ERROR

BBS/DTC Black Box / Traction Control control unit

GEAR SENSOR Gear sensor

FUEL SENSOR Fuel Level Sensor

SPEED SENSOR Speed sensor

EXVL ERROR Exhaust valve starter motor

UNKNOW DEVICE Unknown control unit

When one or more errors are active, it is possible to go to other functions by pushing the button (2, fig. 7) “▼”. The table below shows the errors that can be displayed.

a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

Warning

When one or more errors are displayed, always contact

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