Ducati SBK848evo 2012 Owner's manual

Owner’s manual

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We would like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts,
and congratulate you on your excellent choice of 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. In this way, you can be
sure 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 the 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.

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Table of contents

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General Indications 7

Warranty 7
Symbols 7
Useful road safety information 8
Riding with a full load 9
Identification data 10

Battery voltage indicator (BATT) 24
Engine idle RPM setting (RPM) 25
LAP time display function 26
Stored data display (LAP Memory) 28
DDA data acquisition 29
Erase DDA 30
Clock setting function 31
Instrument panel diagnostics 32
Instrument panel backlighting 37
Headlight “smart” auto-off 37
Headlight “smart” SWITCH-ON 37
The immobilizer system 38

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Keys
Code card 39
Immobilizer override procedure 40
Operation 42
Duplicate keys 42
Service menu - units of measurement (UNIT SET) 43

Instrument panel (Dashboard) 11

Instrument panel 11
LCD unit functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 14
Total distance covered indicator: “Odometer“ 16
Air temperature indicator 17
Vehicle speed indication 18
Engine coolant temperature indicator 19
Trip meter “TRIP A” 20
Trip meter “TRIP B” 21
Distance travelled on fuel reserve: “TRIP FUEL“ 22
Service indicator (SERV) 23

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Controls 45

Position of motorcycle controls 45
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock

LH switch 47

Clutch lever 48
RH switch
Throttle twistgrip
Front brake lever
Rear brake pedal
Gear change pedal
Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals

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Main components and devices 54

Position on the vehicle 54
Fuel tank plug
Seat lock 56
Side stand
Steering damper
Front fork adjusters 59
Rear shock absorber adjusters

Riding the motorcycle 63

Running-in recommendations 63
Pre-ride checks 65
Starting the engine 66
Moving off 68
Braking 68
Stopping the motorcycle 69
Parking 69
Refuelling
Tool kit and accessories

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Lubricating the drive chain 85
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs 86
Replacing the parking light bulb 88
Rear turn indicators
Number plate light
Beam setting
Rear-view mirror adjustment
Tubeless tyres 92
Checking engine oil level
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs
General cleaning 96
Storing the motorcycle 97
Important notes 97

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Maintenance 98

Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 98
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the customer 101

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Main maintenance operations 72

Removing the fairing 72
Changing the air filter 76
Checking and topping up coolant level
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 78
Checking brake pads for wear
Lubricating cables and linkages 81
Adjusting throttle control free play 82
Charging the battery
Checking drive chain tension

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Technical data 102

Overall dimensions (mm) 102
Weights 102
Engine 104
Timing system 104
Performance data 105
Spark plugs 105
Fuel system 105
Brakes 106
Transmission 107

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Frame 108
Wheels 108

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Tyres 108
Suspension 109
Exhaust system 110
Colour schemes 110
Electrical system 110

Routine maintenance record 115

For United States of America version
Only 116

Routine maintenance record 126

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General Indications

Warranty

In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our authorised
Dealers and Service Centers for any servicing requiring
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. The
warranty does not apply to motorcycles used in competitions
or in cases where there is evidence of poor maintenance. 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 familiarise yourself 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.

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Useful road safety information

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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
tangled 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.
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 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.

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ALWAYS signal your intention to turn or pull to the next lane
in good time using the suitable turn indicators.
Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the blind
spot of vehicles ahead.
Be very careful 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 might be hot, even after engine is
switched off; pay particular attention not to touch exhaust
system with any body part and do not park the vehicle 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.

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 including
rider, passenger, luggage and additional accessories should
not exceed:
390 kg.

Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest
possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure.
Improperly secured luggage may affect stability.
Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the steering head 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.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
indicated at page 92 and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data

fig. 2

fig. 1

All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for

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

Frame number

Engine number

Note

These numbers identify the motorcycle model and

should always be indicated when ordering spare parts.

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Instrument panel (Dashboard)

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5 8 6 3 4 57

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Instrument panel

1) LCD, (see page 13)

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

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

4) LOW FUEL LIGHT (YELLOW).
Comes on when fuel is low and there are about 3 litres of fuel
left in the tank.

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

6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT (RED).
Illuminates when engine oil pressure is too low. It briefly
comes on when the ignition is switched to ON and normally
goes out a few seconds after engine starts.
It may come on briefly if the engine is very hot, but should go
out again as engine speed increases.

(GREEN).

Important

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

serious damage.

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

8) “ENGINE DIAGNOSIS- EOBD” LIGHT (AMBER
YELLOW).

The engine ECU illuminates this light to indicate errors and
consequent engine lock.

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9) “VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS” LIGHT

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10B 10C10A

fig. 4

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B

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fig. 5

Illuminates when the motorcycle diagnostics detects a

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problem.

10) LIMITER LIGHT - OVER REV
Indicator light 10A: These lights come on steady at 800 rpm
below the limiter threshold.
Indicator lights 10A + 10B: These lights come on steady at
400 rpm below the limiter threshold.
Light 10A + 10B + 10C: they start flashing when the rev
limiter is reached.

11) CONTROL SWITCH
Button used to display and set instrument panel parameters.
It has two positions: A “▲“ and B “▼“.

12) HIGH-BEAM FLASH BUTTON FLASH (fig. 5)
The high-beam flash button may also be used to control the
LAP functions and the instrument panel DDA data logger.

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LCD unit functions

fig. 6

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 covered since the meters (TRIP A and
TRIP B) were last reset.

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

5) CLOCK.

6) LAP TIMER.

7) ENGINE RPM INDICATOR (RPM).

8) LAP TIME, MAXIMUM SPEED AND MAXIMUM RPM

RECORDING (LAP).

9) BATTERY VOLTAGE INDICATOR (BATT).

10) AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.

11) WATER TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.
This function 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 WARNING (SERV).
The “SERV” message indicates that the vehicle has covered
the distance corresponding to a Scheduled Maintenance
interval. The message is displayed only at Key-On for 5
seconds. The service indicator will be reset at an authorised
Ducati Service Centre during servicing.

Important

The instrument panel incorporates diagnostic functions
for the electronic injection/ignition system. Never use the
menus reserved for trained personnel for any reason. If this
function is accidentally accessed, turn the key to OFF and
contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre for the
necessary checks.

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LCD – How to set/display parameters

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE OFF ENGINE OFF

ENGINE OFF

ENGINE RUNNING

fig. 7

At key-on (key turned from OFF to ON) the instrument panel

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activates all the digits of the LCD for 1 second and switches
on the indicator lights in sequence.
It then switches to “normal“ display mode showing the
model indication in place of the road speed readout and the
version (EU, UK, USA, CND, FRA, JAP) for 2 seconds.
Model is displayed as “scrolling“ text until the engine is
started.

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At Key-On, the instrument panel always shows the following

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B

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fig. 8

information (de-activating any previously activated
functions):
ODOMETER
AIR TEMPERATURE
CLOCK
SPEED
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
ENGINE RPM

With the switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼” the Odometer
readout (TOT) will cycle through the following functions:
TRIP A
TRIP B
TRIP FUEL (only if active)
until cycling back to the ODOMETER (TOT) function.

Pressing switch (1, fig.8) in position A “▲“ gives access to
the MENU and the following functions are displayed one
after another:
ERROR (only if at least one error is present)
BATT
RPM
LAP (OFF or ON)
LAP MEM
USB (OFF or ON)
ERASE USB
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 open 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. 8) in position A “▲” for 3 seconds.

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Total distance covered indicator:

fig. 9

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

“Odometer“

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This function shows the total distance covered by the
vehicle.
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.

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Air temperature indicator

fig. 10

Engine
Diagnosis

Engine
Diagnosis

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

This function shows the external temperature.
Display limits: -39°C ÷ +124°C
In the event of a sensor FAULT (-40°C,+125°C or
disconnected), a string of dashes “- - -“ (not flashing) is
displayed and the “Engine diagnosis - EOBD“ light comes on
(8, fig. 4).

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Vehicle speed indication

fig. 11

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

This function shows vehicle speed.

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The instrument panel receives the actual speed value
(expressed in km/h) from the ECU and displays the value
increased by 8%.
Maximum speed 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).

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Engine coolant temperature indicator

fig. 12

Engine
Diagnosis

STEADY READING

STEADY READING

STEADY READING

FLASHING DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

STEADY READING

STEADY READING

STEADY READING

FLASHING DATUM

FLASHING DATUM

Engine
Diagnosis

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

It shows engine coolant temperature:

- If reading is -40 °C (-40 °F) or less, the display shows a
string of flashing dashes (“- - -“) and the “Engine
diagnosis - EOBD“ light (8, fig. 4) comes on;

- if reading is between -39 °C (-38 °F) and +39 °C (+102 °F),
the word “LO“ comes on steady on the display;

- if reading is between +40 °C (+104 °F) and +120 °C
(+248 °F), the display shows temperature reading (on
steady);

- if reading is between +121 °C (+250 °F) and +124 °C
(+255 °F), the word “HI“ is shown flashing on the
display;

- if reading is +125 °C (+257 °F) or higher, the display
shows a string of flashing dashes (“- - -“) and the “Engine
diagnosis - EOBD“ light (9, fig. 4) comes on.

- In the event of a sensor FAULT, a string of flashing
dashes (“- - -“) is shown and the “Engine diagnosis ­EOBD“ light (8, fig. 4) comes on.

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Trip meter “TRIP A”

fig. 13

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

This function shows the distance travelled since the Trip

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meter was last reset.
Holding button (1, fig.8) pressed in position B “▼“ for 3
seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip
meter.
If the reading exceeds 999.9, it is reset to zero and the count
restarts automatically.

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Trip meter “TRIP B”

fig. 14

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

This function shows the distance travelled since the Trip
meter was last reset.
Holding button (1, fig.8) pressed in position B “▼“ for 3
seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip
meter.
If the reading exceeds 999.9, it is reset to zero and the count
restarts automatically.

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Distance travelled on fuel reserve: “TRIP

fig. 15

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

FUEL“

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This function shows the distance travelled on fuel reserve.
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.

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Service indicator (SERV)

fig. 16

It shows service intervals (service).
The message “SERV” is displayed at the following intervals:
after the first 1000 km on the odometer;
every 12000 km on the odometer.
The information is displayed only at Key-On for 5 seconds.
When the service indicator appears, contact your Ducati
dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

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Battery voltage indicator (BATT)

STATUS 1

STATUS 2

STATUS 3

FIXED FIXED

FLASHING FLASHING

FLASHING FLASHING

fig. 17

This function provides battery voltage indication.

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

- if voltage is between 12.1 and 14.9 Volt, the reading is on
steady;

- if voltage is between 10.0 and 12.0 Volt or between 15.0
and 16.0 Volt, the reading will be flashing;

- if voltage is 9.9 Volt or less, the word “LO“ is shown
flashing and the “Vehicle diagnosis“ light (9, fig.4) comes
on;

- if voltage is 16.1 Volt or higher, the word “HI“ is shown
flashing and the “Vehicle diagnosis“ light (9, fig. 4)
comes on.

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Engine idle RPM setting (RPM)

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This function describes engine idle setup.
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

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This function lets you display lap times.

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To enable this function, enter the menu and set the “LAP“
function to “On“ by holding switch (1, fig. 8) pressed in
position B “▼“ for 3 seconds.
The lap timer is started and stopped using the high-beam
flasher button FLASH (12, fig. 5) on the LH switch.
When the LAP function is active, each time you press the
FLASH button, 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 FLASH button,
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 the LAP function is set to Off in the menu, the current

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Press Flash

After 10 secs.

Press Flash

After 10 secs.

“lap“ is not stored.
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 store any remaining laps
until the memory is full (in this case, it will store an additional
12 laps).
This function only displays lap times once; 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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Stored data display (LAP Memory)

A

B

B

A

A

A

B

B x 19

B x 19

fig. 21

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

Displays the data saved using the LAP function: lap time,

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MAX speed and MAX rpm.
To display the saved lap times, go into the menu and select
the “LAP MEM” page.
Holding switch (1, fig. 8) pressed in position B “▼“ for 3
seconds in this menu page accesses the “1st lap“ view
mode. The display will show the lap number, lap time, MAX
speed and the MAX rpm reached for the lap in question.
Press switch (1, fig. 8) in position B “▼“ repeatedly to scroll
through the 30 laps stored until returning to the 1st 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.
If MAX speed reading exceeds 299 Km/h (186 mph) while
the information is stored, speed reading is displayed
(example: 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.
If the engine reached one of the two thresholds before the
limiter or the limiter threshold during a lap, the corresponding
lights (10, fig. 4) come on while viewing stored lap times.

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DDA data acquisition

fig. 22

This function activates the DDA analyzer (not fitted for this
model, but available at Ducati selling network): the DDA
must be connected to the motorcycle wiring.
To enable this function, enter the menu and set “DDA“ data
logger to “On“ by holding switch (1, fig. 8) pressed in
position B “▼“ for 3 seconds.
The START/STOP control for the data logger lap separator is
the high-beam flasher button FLASH (12, fig. 5) on the LH
switch.
If the DDA function is active and the display is suddenly
switched off (Key-Off), the function is switched off
automatically.

Note

Online assistance is available to Ducati Data Analyzer
(DDA) owners (http://dda.prosa.com). This service will
provide anything necessary to correctly use the DDA with
your PC: both for the device and the software for analysing
the recorded data.

Warning

After use, disconnect the DDA from the main wiring
harness.

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