ducati_998s_final_edition.pdf

Owner’s manual

DUCATI

998s FINAL EDITION

Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept our

best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We

think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long

journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding

s.p.a wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.

We are steadily doing our best to improve our “Technical

Assistance” service. For this reason, we recommend you

to strictly follow the indications given in this manual,

especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your

Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable

emotions.

For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please

contact our authorized service centres.

Note

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. declines any liability

whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this

manual. The information contained herein is valid at the

time of going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

reserves the right to make any changes required by the

future development of the above-mentioned products.

Enjoy your ride!

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 a transfer of title occurs - must always

be handed over to the new owner.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Main components and devices 20

Location 20

Tank filler plug 21

Seat catch and helmet hook 22

Side stand 24

Steering damper 25

Front fork adjusters 26

Shock absorber adjusters 28

Changing motorcycle track alignement 29

General 6

Warranty 6

Symbols 6

Useful information for safe riding 7

Carrying the maximum load allowed 8

Identification data 9

Directions for use 31

Running-in recommendations 31

Pre-ride checks 32

Starting the engine 33

Moving off 35

Braking 35

Stopping the motorcycle 36

Refueling 36

Parking 37

Tool kit and accessories 38

Controls 10

Position of motorcycle controls 10

Instrument panel 11

Keys 12

Ignition switch and steering lock 13

Left switch 14

Clutch lever 15

Fast idle lever 16

Right switch 17

Throttle twistgrip 17

Front brake lever 17

Rear brake pedal 18

Gear change pedal 18

Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 19

Main maintenance operations 39

Removing the fairing 39

Cleaning and changing air filters 41

Checking the coolant level 42

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 43

Checking brake pads for wear 44

Lubricating cables and joints 45

Throttle cable adjustment 45

Charging the battery 46

Adjusting headstock angle 47

Chain tension inspection 48

Chain lubrication 48

Replacing bulbs 49

Beam setting 53

Rear view mirror adjustment 54

Tubeless tyres 54

Checking engine oil level 56

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 57

Cleaning the motorcycle 58

Storing the bike away 59

Important notes 59

For United States of America version only 70

Routine maintenance record 79

Technical data 60

Overall dimensions 60

Weights 60

Top-ups 61

Engine 62

Timing system 62

Performance data 63

Spark plugs 63

Brakes 63

Transmission 64

Frame 65

Wheels 65

Tyres 65

Suspensions 66

Available colours 66

Electric system 66

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