Ducati SBK1198 1198S 2009 Owner's manual

Owner's manual

Use and maintenance manual

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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.
We are continuously working to improve our Technical
Assistance service. For this reason, we recommend that you
follow strictly 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 45
Code card 46
Immobilizer override procedure 47
Duplicate keys 49
Ignition switch and steering lock
Left-hand handlebar switch
Clutch lever 52
Right-hand handlebar switch
Throttle twistgrip
Front brake lever
Rear brake pedal
Gearchange pedal

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Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake

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pedals

Main components and devices 58

Position on motorcycle 58
Fuel tank filler cap
Seat lock 60
Sidestand
Steering damper
Front fork adjusters 63
Shock absorber adjusters
Adjusting the rear ride height

Riding the motorcycle 69

Running-in recommendations 69
Pre-ride checks 71
Starting the engine 72
Moving off 74
Braking 74
Stopping the motorcycle 75
Parking 75
Refuelling
Toolkit and accessories
Ducati Data Analyzer with USB (for 1198S only) 78

Main maintenance operations 79

Removal of the fairings 79
Changing the air filter 83
Checking and topping up the coolant level
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 85
Checking the brake pads for wear

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Lubricating cables and linkages 88
Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 89
Charging the battery
Checking the chain tension
Lubricating the drive chain 92
Changing the high and low beam bulbs 93
Changing the sidelight bulb 95
Rear turn signals
Number plate light
Headlight aim
Rearview mirror adjustment
Tubeless tyres 99
Checking the engine oil level
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs
General cleaning 103
Storing the motorcycle 104
Important notes 104

Maintenance 105

Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 105
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the customer 108

Technical data 109

Overall dimensions (mm) 109
Weights 109
Engine 111
Timing system 111
Performance data 112
Spark plug 112

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Fuel system 112
Brakes 113
Transmission 114
Frame 115
Wheels 115
Tyres 115
Suspension 115
Exhaust system 116
Colour schemes 116
Electrical system 116

Routine maintenance record 121

For United States of America version
Only 123

Reporting of safety defects 123
Safety warnings 123
Noise emission warranty 123
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 123
Tampering warning 124
Riding safety 125
Protective apparel 126
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 126
Label location
California evaporation emission system 129
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 129

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Routine maintenance record 132

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General indications

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Warranty

In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to a Ducati Dealer
or Authorized Workshop 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.

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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 strap on the pillion seat with both hands.
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 may still be hot even after engine
is switched off; so take special care not to touch it with any
part of the 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.

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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 99 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) “EOBD ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS LIGHT” (AMBER).
The engine ECU illuminates this light to indicate errors and,
in certain cases, consequent engine lockup.

9) ”MOTORCYCLE DIAGNOSTICS” LIGHT.
Illuminates when the motorcycle diagnostics detects a
problem.

10) OVER REV WARNING 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) TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT (fig. 5).
Indicator light 11A: with DTC activated, illuminates when

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minimal torque reduction is applied.
Indicator lights 11A + 11B: with DTC activated, illuminates
when low level torque reduction is applied.
Indicator lights 11A + 11B + 11C: with DTC activated,
illuminates when medium level torque reduction is applied.
Indicator lights 11A + 11B + 11C + 11D: with DTC activated,
illuminates when high level torque reduction is applied.

12) 2-POSITION SWITCH (fig. 6).
Switch used for displaying and setting instrument panel
parameters. It has two positions, A “▲” and B “▼”.

13) HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT FLASHER SWITCH (fig. 6).
The high beam headlight flasher switch is also used for the
LAP and DDA data aquisition 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 reserve fuel.

5) CLOCK.

6) LAP TIME.

7) REV COUNTER (RPM).

8) RECORDING OF LAP TIME, MAXIMUM SPEED AND

MAXIMUM RPM (LAP).

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) SERVICE INDICATOR (SERV).
The message “SERV” indicates that the service interval has

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been reached. The message is displayed only at Key-On
for 5 seconds. The service indicator will be reset at an
authorized Ducati Service Centre during servicing.

13) LAP FUNCTION.
Indicates that the LAP function has been activated.

14) DDA FUNCTION.
Indicates that the DDA function has been activated.

15) DUCATI TRACTION CONTROL (DTC).
Indicates activation of the DTC control unit.

Important

The instrument panel incorporates diagnostic functions
for the electronic injection/ignition system. If you accidentally
access a restricted menu, do not under any circumstances
attempt to use it, but turn the ignition key to OFF. In the
case of any problems, contact your Dealer or an authorised
Ducati Service Centre to carry out the necessary checks.

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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

For the 1198S version with the Ducati Performance kit
“Complete Exhaust” installed, at key-on the instrument
panel will display the message:

Warning

The Ducati Performance kit “Complete Exhaust” is
intended for track use ONLY.

ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF ENGINE RUNNING

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

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with the exception of the Traction Control function):
ODOMETER
AIR TEMPERATURE
CLOCK
SPEED
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
ENGINE RPM

At this point, with switch (1,fig.10) in position B “▼”, it is
possible to switch from the ODOMETER (TOT) display
function to the following functions:
TRIP A
TRIP B
TRIP FUEL (only if active)
DTC (only available if Traction Control is both present and
activated) before returning to the ODOMETER (TOT) function.

If, however, you press button (1, fig. 10) in position A “▲”,
the system enters MENU mode and displays the following
functions in sequence:
ERROR (only if at least one error is present)
BATT
RPM
LAP (OFF or ON)
LAP MEM
DDA (OFF or ON)
ERASE DDA
DTC OFF/ON (only active if Traction Control is present)

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DTC SETUP (active only if DTC is activated)
TIME SET
CODE (only if active)

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. 10) in position A “▲” for 3 seconds.

fig. 10

Total distance travelled indicator (odometer)

This function enables display of the total distance travelled.
At Key-On the system automatically enters this function.
The reading is saved permanently and cannot be reset.
If the distance travelled exceeds 99999 km (or 99999 miles),
the value “99999” will be displayed permanently.

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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Air temperature indicator

This function displays the external 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 engine diagnostics warning light (8, fig. 4) comes on.

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vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

Engine
Diagnostics

Engine
Diagnostics

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Motorcycle speed

This function displays the motorcycle speed.
The instrument panel receives the actual speed value
(expressed in km/h) from the ECU 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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Coolant temperature indicator

Displays the engine coolant temperature:

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- 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 (8, fig. 4) comes on;

- 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), the message “LO” is displayed steadily;

- if the reading is between +121 °C (+250 °F) and +124 °C
(+255 °F), the message “LO” is displayed steadily;

- 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 fault, the display will show a series of
flashing dashes (“- - -”) and the Engine Diagnostics light
(8, fig. 4) will come on.

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

FIXED DATUM

FIXED DATUM FIXED DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

vs. UK, USA

FIXED DATUM

FIXED DATUM FIXED DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

Engine
Diagnostics

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FLASHING DATUM

Engine
Diagnostics

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Trip meter “TRIP A”

This function displays the distance travelled since the last reset.
While in this function, if you press switch (1, fig. 10) 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.

vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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Trip meter “TRIP B”

This function displays the distance travelled since the last reset.

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While in this function, if you press switch (1, fig. 10) 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.

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vs. EU, CND, FRA, JAP

vs. UK, USA

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

This function displays the distance travelled on reserve fuel.
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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Service indicator (SERV)

Indicates that the next service is due.

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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 service indicator will remain on the display until reset.
If this message is displayed, contact your your Dealer or an
authorised Ducati Service Centre.

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Battery voltage indicator (BATT)

This function displays the battery charge level.
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
message “LO” flashes 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
message “HI” flashes on the display and the Motorcycle
Diagnostics warning light (9, fig. 4) comes on.

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FIXED FIXED

STATUS 1

FLASHING FLASHING

STATUS 2

FLASHING FLASHING

STATUS 3

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Engine idle speed adjustment (rpm)

This function displays the engine idle speed adjustment.

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To display the function, go into the menu and call up 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 function

This function displays the recorded lap time.
To activate this function, go into the menu and set the “LAP”
function to “On” by pressing switch (1, fig. 10) in position B
“▼“ for 3 seconds.
To START and STOP the timer press 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.
You can save a maximum of 30 laps in the memory.
If the memory is full, each time you press the flasher switch,
no more lap times can be saved and the display will show
the flashing message “FULL” for 3 seconds until the
memory is reset.

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When you switch the LAP function off using the menu,
the lap in progress is not saved.

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If the LAP function is active and the instrument panel 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 instrument panel will save any
remaining laps until the memory is full (in this case, it will
save a further 12 laps).
In this function, only the lap time 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 Flash

After 10 secs.

Press Flash

After 10 secs.

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LAP Memory display

Displays the data saved using the LAP function: lap time,
MAX speed and MAX rpm.
To display the saved lap times, go into the menu and select
the “LAP MEM” page.
From this menu page, if you hold pressed switch (1, fig. 10)
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.
If you press switch (1, fig. 10) in position B “▼“, the display
scrolls through the 30 lap times saved in the memory,
before returning to the 1
If you press switch (1, fig. 10) 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 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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lap.

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B x 19

A

A

B x 19

A

B

B = ON for 3 secs.
Resets lap times
in memory

B

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