Monster 659, 659 ABS Owner's Manual

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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 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
strictly follow the instructions in this manual, especially
those regarding the running-in period. In this way, your
Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable
emotions.
For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please
contact 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 is an integral part of the product and, if
ownership is transferred to a third party, must always be
passed to the new owner.

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Table of contents

General indications 7

Warranty 7
Symbols 7
Useful information for safe riding 8
Carrying the maximum load allowed 9
Identification data 10

Instrument panel (Dashboard) 11

Instrument panel 11
LCD unit functions 14
LCD – How to set/display parameters 16
Total distance covered indicator: ”Odometer” 19
Vehicle ”speed” indicator 20
“TRIP” meter 21
Distance travelled on fuel reserve: ”TRIP FUEL” 22

Clock display indicator 23
Air temperature indicator 24
Oil temperature indicator 25
Service indicator 28
Battery voltage indicator (BATT) 29
Engine idle RPM setting (RPM) 31
Backlighting adjustment 32
LAP timer 33
Stored data display (LAP Memory) 35
DDA data acquisition 36
ABS disabling function (for Monster 659 ABS only) 38
Clock setting function 39
Instrument panel diagnostics 40
Headlight “smart” auto-off 44
Intelligent headlight switch-on 44
The Immobilizer system 45
Code Card 46
Immobilizer override procedure 47
Duplicate keys 49

Controls 50

Position of motorcycle controls 50
Ignition switch and steering lock 51
Left-hand switch 52
Clutch lever 53
Cold start control lever. 54
Right-hand switch 55

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Throttle twistgrip 56
Front brake lever

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Rear brake pedal

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Gear change pedal

57

Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 58

Main components and devices 59

Position on the vehicle 59
Tank filler plug 60
Seat lock and helmet holder 61
Helmet cable 62
Side stand 63
Rear shock absorber adjusters 64

Riding the motorcycle 65

Running-in recommendations 65
Pre-ride checks 66
Starting the engine 68
Moving off 70
Braking 71
Stopping the motorcycle

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Refuelling 72
Parking 73
Tool kit and accessories 74

Main maintenance operations 75

Changing the air filter 75
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 75
Checking brake pads for wear 76
Lubricating cables and joints 77
Adjusting the throttle cable 78
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 78
Removal of the battery 79
Refitting the battery 87
Tensioning the drive chain 98
Chain lubrication 99
Changing bulbs 100
Headlight aim 101
Tyres 103
Checking the engine oil level 105
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 106
Cleaning the motorcycle 107
Storing the bike away 108
Important notes 108

Maintenance 109

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be performed
by the dealer 109
Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be performed
by the customer 112

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Technical data 113

Overall dimensions (mm) 113
Weights 113
Engine 115
Timing system 115
Performance data 116
Spark plugs 116
Fuel system 116
Brakes 117
Transmission 118
Frame 119
Wheels 119
Tyres 119
Suspensions 119
Exhaust system 120
Available colours 120
Electric system 120

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 a Ducati Dealer
or Authorised Service Centre for servicing that requires any
particular technical expertise.
Our highly skilled staff have access to the implements
required to perform any servicing job at best, and use Ducati
original spare parts only as the best guarantee for full
interchangeability, smooth running and long life.

All Ducati motorcycles come with a “Warranty Card”. The
warranty does not apply to motorcycles used in competitions
or in cases where there is evidence of poor maintenance. No
motorcycle part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced
with parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the
warranty period, or the warranty right will be automatically
invalidated.

Symbols

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual
carefully in order to become familiar with your motorcycle. In
case of any doubts, please call a Dealer or authorised Service
Center. 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 manual contains some special remarks:

Warning

Failure to comply with these instructions may put you
at risk and lead to severe injury or death.

Important

Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or its
components.

Note

Additional information concerning the job being carried
out.

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

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Useful information for safe riding

Warning

Read this section before riding your motorcycle.

Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always make
sure you have your licence with you when riding; you need a
valid licence to be entitled to ride your motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to inexperienced riders or who
do not hold a valid licence.
Both rider and pillion passenger must ALWAYS wear a safety
helmet.
Wear proper clothing, with no loose items or accessories
that may become tangled in the controls or limit your zone of
vision.
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are
poisonous 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 in direction or in the road
surface. The pillion passenger should ALWAYS hold on to the
grabhandles under the seat with both hands.
Ride within the law and observe national and local rules.
Always respect speed limits where these are indicated and
ALWAYS adapt your speed to suit the current visibility, road
and traffic conditions.
ALWAYS signal your intention to turn or 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 when tackling road junctions, or when riding
in the areas near exits from private grounds, car parks or on
slip roads to access 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, you may 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 stay hot for a long
time.

Warning

The exhaust system might be hot, even after engine is
switched off; take special care not to touch 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 hit it and use
the side stand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground, or your motorcycle
may fall over.

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Carrying the maximum load allowed

Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding, carrying
the maximum load allowed in full safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety
features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden
manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.

Information about carrying capacity

The total weight of the motorcycle in running order including
rider, pillion 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.
Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided on
the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Luggage incorrectly
secured may cause the motorcycle to become unstable.
Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to the
front mudguard as this would affect stability and cause
danger.
Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the gaps
of the frame as these may foul moving parts.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
indicated at page 103 and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data

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

Note

These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and

should be quoted when ordering spare parts.

Frame number

Engine number

fig. 1

fig. 2

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Instrument panel (Dashboard)

Instrument panel

1) LCD, (see page 14).

2) REVOLUTION COUNTER (rpm).
Shows the engine rotation speed/minute.

3) NEUTRAL LIGHT N (GREEN).
Comes on when in neutral position.

4) FUEL WARNING LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW).
Comes on when fuel is low and there are about 3.5 litres of
fuel left in the tank.

5) TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS (GREEN).
Illuminates and flashes when the turn signal is in operation.
If a turn signal does not work (ex. burnt out bulb) its incorrect
operation is signalled by making the light flash twice as fast
as in comparison to correct operation.

6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT (RED).
Comes on 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 shortly come on when the engine is hot, however, it
should go out as the engine revs up.

Important

If this light (6) stays on, stop the engine or it may suffer
severe damage.
The case may occur that the light turns on briefly if the
engine is very hot; it will turn off as the engine rpms increase.

7) HIGH BEAM LIGHT (BLUE).
Comes on when high beam is on.

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3 1 6 7

fig. 3

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

It turns on in the case of an engine or motorcycle error; in
some cases the engine will be locked.

9) OVER REV. INDICATOR LIGHTS.

It comes on steady when the first rev limiter threshold (*) is
reached. Starts flashing when the rev limiter is reached.

10) ABS LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW).

(for Monster 659 ABS only).

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

Engine off / speed below 5 Km/h

Light off Light flashing Light steady

-

ABS disabled with the
menu function “DISAB
ABS” (**)

ABS enabled but not
functioning yet

Engine on / speed below 5 Km/h

Light off Light flashing Light steady

-

ABS disabled with the
menu function “DISAB
ABS”

ABS enabled but not
functioning yet

Engine on / speed above 5 Km/h

Light off Light flashing Light steady

ABS enabled
and
functioning

ABS disabled with the
menu function “DISAB
ABS”

ABS disabled and not
functioning due to a
problem

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fig. 4

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

12) HIGH-BEAM FLASHER BUTTON FLASH.
The high beam headlight flasher switch is also used for the
LAP and USB data acquisition functions.

12 A 11

B

fig. 5

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LCD unit functions

Warning

Stop the motorcycle before using the instrument panel
controls. Never operate the instrument panel controls while
riding.

1) SPEEDOMETER.
Gives road speed.

2) ODOMETER.
Gives total distance covered.

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

4) TRIP FUEL METER.
Gives total distance travelled on fuel reserve.

5) CLOCK.

6) AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.

7) LAP TIMER.

8) ENGINE RPM INDICATOR (RPM).

9) LAP TIME (LAP).

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6 2 3 17

fig. 6

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10) MAINTENANCE COUNTER INDICATOR.
This indicator comes on to indicate that the vehicle is due for
service.
It stays on until it is reset at a Ducati Dealer or authorised
Service Centre as part of the service procedure.

11) LAP FUNCTION.
Indicates activation of the LAP function.

12) DDA FUNCTION.
Indicates that the DDA data acquisition has been activated.

Important

The instrument panel allows the diagnosis of the
electronic ignition/injection 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.

13) ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.

Important

Never use the vehicle when the temperature reaches
max. value or the engine might damage.

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

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fig. 7

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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.

fig. 8

OFF

CHECK 1

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It then reverts to “normal” mode and, in place of the
motorcycle speed, shows the model and, for 2 seconds, also
the version (EU, UK, USA, CND, FRA, JAP).
The model is scrolled on the display once only.

fig. 9

CHECK 2

RUN

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

With the switch (1, fig. 10) in position B “▼” the Odometer
readout (TOT) will cycle through the following functions:
TRIP
TRIP FUEL (only if active)
CLOCK
T AIR
before returning to TOT (odometer function).

Pressing switch (1, fig. 10) in position A “▲“ gives access to
the MENU and the following functions are displayed one
after another:
ERROR (only if active)
BATT
RPM
LIGHT SET
LAP (OFF or ON)
LAP MEM
DDA (OFF or ON)
ERASE DDA
DISAB ABS
CLOCK SETTING
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. 10) in position A “▲” for 3 seconds.

A

B

1

fig. 10

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Total distance covered indicator:
”Odometer”

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

fig. 11

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

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Vehicle ”speed” indicator

This function shows vehicle speed.
The dashboard 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 “- - -“ (not flashing).

fig. 12

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

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“TRIP” meter

This function shows the distance travelled since the trip
meter was last reset.
Holding button (1, fig. 10) 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.

fig. 13

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

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Distance travelled on fuel reserve: ”TRIP
FUEL”

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. Trip fuel reading remains stored even after Key­Off until the vehicle is refuelled.
Count is interrupted automatically as soon as fuel is topped
up to above minimum level.
When the reading exceeds 999.9, distance travelled is reset
and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again.

fig. 14

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

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Clock display indicator

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 upon next Key-On, the clock is reset
and restarts operating from ”0:00”.

fig. 15

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Air temperature indicator

Shows the outside air 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 ”Vehicle/Engine diagnosis - EOBD” light
comes on (8, fig. 4).

fig. 16

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

Vehicle/Engine
Diagnosis

Vehicle/Engine
Diagnosis

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Oil temperature indicator

This function describes the engine oil temperature indicator.

Display indications:

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

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

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

fig. 17

STATUS 2

STATUS 3

STATUS 4

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

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

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

fig. 18

STATUS 5

STATUS 6

STATUS 7

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

- if the temperature is

201 °C the display shows

“STATUS 9” with the series of flashing marks.

- In case of sensor FAULT, “STATUS 1” is displayed
flashing.

fig. 19

STATUS 8

STATUS 9

STATUS 1

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Service indicator

It shows service intervals (service).
Indicator ( ) comes on to indicate that the vehicle is due for
service.
The display shows the service reminder 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.

Warning

This message can only be reset by the Ducati Dealer or

Authorised Service Centre that performs the maintenance.

fig. 20

ON (MAINT)

ON (MAINT)

ON (MAINT)

ON (MAINT)

EU, CND, FRA, JAP versions

UK, USA versions

Reset

Reset

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Battery voltage indicator (BATT)

This function describes the battery voltage indicator.
To view this function, access the ”BATT” page of the menu.
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.

fig. 21

STEADY

FLASHING

FLASHING