Ducati SBK1098R 2008 Owner's manual

Use and maintenance manual

1098R

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We would like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts
and 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 motorcycle and,
if ownership of the motorcycle is transferred to a third party,
the manual must be handed over 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 42
Code card 43
Immobilizer override procedure 44
Duplicate keys 46
Ignition switch and steering lock
Left-hand handlebar switch
Clutch lever 49
Right-hand handlebar switch
Throttle twistgrip
Front brake lever
Rear brake pedal

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Gearchange pedal
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake

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pedals

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Main components and devices 55

Position on motorcycle 55
Fuel tank filler cap
Sidestand
Steering damper
Front fork adjusters 59
Rear shock absorber adjusters
Adjusting the rear ride height

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Riding the motorcycle 65

Running-in precautions 65
Pre-ride checks 67
Starting the engine 68
Moving off 70
Braking 70
Stopping the motorcycle 71
Parking 71
Refuelling
Toolkit and accessories
USB DAQ 74

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Main Maintenance Operations 75

Removal of the fairings 75
Checking and topping up the coolant
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 80
Checking the brake pads for wear
Lubricating cables and joints 83

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Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 84
Charging the battery
Checking the chain tension
Lubricating the drive chain 86
Changing the high and low beam bulbs 87
Changing the sidelight bulb 89
Rear turn indicators
Number plate light
Headlight aim
Rearview mirror adjustment
Tubeless tyres 93
Checking the engine oil level
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs
General cleaning 97
Storing the motorcycle 98
Important notes 98

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Maintenance 99

Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 99
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 102

Technical data 103

Dimensions (mm) 103
Weights 103
Engine 105
Timing system 105
Performance data 105
Spark plugs 106
Fuel system 106
Brakes 106

Transmission 107
Frame 108
Wheels 108
Tyres 108
Suspension 109
Exhaust system 109
Colour schemes 109
Electrical system 110

Routine maintenance record 114

For United States of America version
Only 115

Reporting of safety defects 115
Safety warnings 115
Noise emission warranty 115
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 115
Tampering warning 116
Riding safety 117
Protective apparel 118
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 118
Label location
California evaporation emission system 121
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 121

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Routine maintenance record 124

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General indications

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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:

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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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.
The rider must always wear appropriate clothing and a
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.
Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local
regulations.

Always respect speed limits where these apply, and
never exceed the speed allowed by the particular 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
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,

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luggage and additional accessories should not exceed
330 kg.

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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 93 and that they are in good condition.

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) Rear brake pedal.

6) Right-hand handlebar switch.

7) Throttle twistgrip.

8) Front brake lever.

9) Gearchange pedal.

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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.
It may come on briefly if the engine is very hot, but should
go out again as engine speed increases.

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) “Engine diagnostics light” (amber).
The engine ECU iluminates this light steadily to indicate the
presence of errors leading to engine lock.

9) ”Motorcycle diagnostics” light.
Illuminates when the motorcycle diagnostics detects a problem.

10) Rev limiter indicator lights.
Indicator light 10A: illuminates steadily at 800 rpm before
intervention of the rev limiter.
Indicator lights 10A + 10B: illuminate st eadily 400 rpm before
intervention of the rev limiter.
Indicator lights 10A + 10B + 10C: start flashing when the rev
limiter is reached.

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11) 2-position switch A and B.
Switch used for displaying and setting instrument panel
parameters. It has two positions, A “▲” and B “▼”.

12) High beam headlight flasher switch (fig. 5).
The high beam headlight flasher switch is also used for
the LAP and USB DAQ functions.

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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.
Shows the distance travelled since the last reset (TRIP A and
TRIP B).

4) Fuel reserve trip counter.
Shows distance travelled on the reserve fuel.

5) Clock.

6) Lap time.

7) Rev counter (RPM).

8) Recording of lap time, maximum speed and

maximum rpm.

9) Battery voltage indicator (BATT).

10) Air temperature indicator.

11) Coolant temperature indicator.
Indicates engine coolant temperature.

Important

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

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12) Servicing indicator (SERV) (fig. 6).
The message “SERV” indicates that the service interval
has been reached. The messsage is displayed only at Key-On
for 5 seconds. The service indicator will be reset at a
DUCATI Authorized Workshop during the service.

13) DAQ (USB) (fig. 6).
Indicates that the USB DAQ has been activated.

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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.

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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.
It then reverts to “normal” mode and, in place of
motorcycle speed, shows the model and, for 2 seconds,
also the version (EU, UK, USA, CND, FRA, JAP).
The model is displayed cyclically until the engine is started.

Notes

If the “Silencer and dedicated ECU” kit is installed
on the motorcycle, on starting the engine, the following
message will be displayed on the dashboard:

Warning

The “Silencer and dedicated ECU” kit is intended
EXCLUSIVELY for track use.

ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFFENGINE OFF ENGINE RUNNING

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At Key-On, the instrument panel always shows the following
information (de-activating any previously activated functions):

Odometer
Air temperature
Clock
Speed
Coolant temperature
Engine rpm

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At this point, with the switch (1, fig. 8) in position A “▲” it
is possible to switch from the odometer function to the
following functions:

TRIP A
TRIP B
TRIP FUEL (only if active)

before returning to TOT (odometer function).

If, however, you press switch (1, fig. 8) in position A “▲”,
the system enters MENU mode and displays the following
functions in sequence:

Error (only if active)
BATT
RPM
LAP (OFF or ON)
LAP MEM
USB (OFF or ON)
Erase USB
DTC OFF/ON (active only if a Traction Control Model ID is

recognised)

DTC Set (active only if a Traction Control Model ID is recognised)
TIME Set
CODE (only if active)

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fig. 8

Important

This menu is only active 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
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. 8) in position A “▲” for 3 seconds.

Total distance travelled indicator (odometer)

At Key-On the system automatically enters this function.
The reading is saved permanently and cannot be reset.
If it exceeds 99999 km (or 99999 miles), the reading
“99999” remains displayed permanently.

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vs. UK

v.s. USA

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Trip meter “TRIP A”

While in this function, if you press switch (1, fig. 8) in
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.
If the system’s units of measurement are changed at any
time with the “Setting Special” function, the reading in this
function is reset and the count restarts from zero in the
newly set unit of measurement.

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Trip meter “TRIP B”

While in this function, if you press switch (1, fig. 8) in
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.
If the system’s units of measurement are changed at any
time with the “Setting Special” function, the reading in this
function is reset and the count restarts from zero in the
newly set unit of measurement.

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vs. EU

vs. EU

vs. UK

v.s. USA

fig. 10

vs. UK

v.s. 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.

Air temperature indicator

Shows the outside air temperature.
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 engine diagnostics warning light (8, fig. 4) comes on.

vs. EU

v.s. USA

vs. UK

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fig. 12

vs. EU

vs. USA

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Coolant temperature indicator

Displays the engine coolant temperature:
if the reading is less than or equal to -40 °C (-40 °F), the
display shows a series of flashing dashes (“---”) and the
Engine Diagnostics warning light comes on (8, fig. 4);
if the reading is between -39 °C (-38 °F) and +39 °C
(+102 °F), the message “LO” is displayed steadily;
if the reading is between +40 °C (+104 °F) and +120 °C
(+248 °F), it is displayed steadily;

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if the reading is between +121 °C (+250 °F) and +124 °C
(+255 °F), the message “HI” flashes on the display;
if the reading is greater than or equal to +125 °C (+257 °F),
the display shows a series of flashing dashes (“---”) and the
Engine Diagnostics warning light (9, fig. 4) comes on.
In the event of a sensor FAULT, a series of flashing dashes
(“---”) appears and the Engine Diagnostics warning light
(8, fig. 4) comes on.

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vs. EU - vs. UK

FIXED DATUM

FIXED DATUM FIXED DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

VEHICLE
DIAGNOSTICS

v.s. USA

FIXED DATUM

FIXED DATUM FIXED DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

VEHICLE
DIAGNOSTICS

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Service indicator (SERV)

Indicates that the next service is due.
The message “SERV” appears on the display at the following
intervals:
after the first 1000 km on the odometer;
every 12000 km on the odometer.
The messsage is displayed only at Key-On for 5 seconds.
When the message appears, contact your Ducati dealer or
Authorized Service Centre.

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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;
if the reading is less than or equal to 9.9 Volts, the flashing

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message “LO” appears on the display and the Motorcycle
Diagnostics warning light (9, fig. 4) comes on;
if the reading is greater than or equal to 16.1 Volts, the
flashing message “HI” appears on the display and the
Motorcycle Diagnostics warning light (9, fig. 4) comes on.

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STATUS 1

STATUS 2

STATUS 3

FIXED FIXED

FLASHING FLASHING

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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Lap time display

To activate this function, go into the menu and set the “LAP”
function to “On” by pressing switch (1, fig. 8) in position B
“▼“ for 3 seconds.
START and STOP the timer by pressing the high beam
flasher switch (12, fig. 5) on the left-hand handlebar switch.
When the LAP function is active, each time you press the
flasher switch, the display will show the lap time for
10 seconds, before reverting to normal mode.

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You can save a maximum of 30 laps in the memory.
If the memory is full, each time you press the flasher switch,
the display will not save any more lap times and will display
the flashing message “FULL” for 3 seconds until the
memory is reset.

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When you switch the LAP function off from the menu,
the lap in progress will notbe saved.
If the LAP function is active and the display is suddenly
switched off (Key-Off), the LAP function is switched off
automatically (even if the timer was ON, the lap in
progress is not saved).
If the timer is not stopped, when it reaches 99 minutes,
59 seconds and 99 hundredths, it restarts from 0 (zero)
and continues until the function is switched off.
If, however, the LAP function is switched on and the
memory has not been cleared, but fewer than 30 laps
have been saved (e.g. 18 laps), the display will save any
remaining laps until the memory is full (in this case, it will
save a further 12 laps).
In this function, lap time only is displayed, but other data
are also saved (MAX speed, MAX rpm, rev limiter if reached)
for viewing at a later date in the Lap Memory function.

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Press C

after 10 sec.

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LAP Memory display

Displays the data saved with the LAP function: lap time,
MAX speed and MAX rpm.
To display the saved lap times, enter the menu and select the
“LAP MEM” page.
When in this menu page, if you hold switch (1, fig. 8) in
position B “▼“ for 3 seconds, the data for the first lap will
appear. The display will show the lap number, lap time, MAX
speed and the MAX rpm reached for the lap in question.

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If you press switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼“, the display
scrolls through the 30 saved times, before returning to the

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lap.
If you press switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼“ for 3 seconds
while the saved times are displayed, the display immediately
resets all the saved times. In this case, if the LAP function
was active, it is switched off automatically.
The MAX speed saved is the maximum speed indicated on
the display in Lap function.
During saving, if the MAX speed shown exceeds 299 km/h
(186 mph), the speed reached is displayed (e.g. 316 km/h).
If there is no reading in the memory, the 30 times are shown,
with the display showing “00.00.00”, MAX rpm = 0 and
MAX speed = 0.
During the lap, if the engine speed reaches one of the two
thresholds before the rev limiter or the rev limiter itself, the
respective warning lights (10, fig. 4) come on during the
display of the saved times.

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Press A

Press B. . x 19

Press A

B= On 3 sec.

Reset of all times in memory

Press A

Press B. . x 19

Press A

Press B

Press B

Press B

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USB Data Aquisition (DAQ)

This function activates the USB DAQ (see page 66): the
DAQ must be connected to the motorcycle wiring.
To activate the DAQ, enter the menu and set the USB DAQ
to “On” by pressing the switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼“
for 3 seconds.
START and STOP the lap separator by pressing the high beam
flasher switch (12, fig. 5) on the left-hand handlebar switch.
If the USB function is active and the display is suddenly
switched off (Key-Off), the function is switched off
automatically.

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Erase USB

This function enables you to delete the data saved on the
USB DAQ: the DAQ must be connected to the motorcycle
wiring.
To delete the data, enter the menu and select the “Erase
USB” page.
If you press switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼“ for 3 seconds
and the USB DAQ is not acquiring data, the message
“WAIT…” appears on the display for 10 seconds. After

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10 seconds, the message “OK” appears for 2 seconds,
to confirm that the data has been deleted.
If you press switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼“ for 3 seconds
and the USB DAQ is acquiring data, the DAQ memory is not
cleared and the display shows the message “ERASE FAIL”
for 2 seconds.

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B= On 3 sec.

USB=ON

NO

WAIT of 4 sec.

display 2 sec.

YES

display 2 sec.

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Function for activation/deactivation of DTC
(Ducati Traction Control)

Warning

This function is exclusively for use on the racetrack.

This function serves for activation of the Traction Control ECU.

Important

This menu page is only present if the motorcyle is
equipped with the race kit including the Engine ECU with
Traction Control.

To enable Traction Control, enter the menu and set “DTC”
to “On” by pressing switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼” for
3 seconds; once the 3 seconds have elapsed, the message
“dtc” will appear on the display to indicate activation of the
Traction Control.

When activated, the message “dtc” is visible both on the
normal display and also within the menu pages (with the
exception of the TIME Set page).

If both the Traction Control (DTC) and the USB Data
Acquisition (DDA – Ducati Data Analyzer) are activated, the
messages “dtc” and “USb” will be displayed alternately in
rolling mode every 3 seconds.

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To disable Traction Control, enter the menu and set “DTC”
to “OFF” by pressing again switch (1, fig. 8) in position B
“▼” for 3 seconds; once the 3 seconds have elapsed, the
message “dtc” will no longer be displayed, indicating
deactivation of the Traction Control.

If the engine is suddenly switched off (Key-Off) while
Traction Control is activated, the function will not be disabled
but will still be active (DTC On) at the next Key-ON.

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If however the battery power is suddenly cut off (Batt-OFF),
when the battery power is restored and the engine is next
switched on (Key-On), the Traction Control will no longer be
activated (DTC OFF).

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