Ducati HYPERMOTARD 950SP Manuel utilisateur

Owner’s manual

Owner’s manual ENGLISH

This manual forms an integral  of the motorcycle and must be kept with it for its whole service life.

If the motorcycle is resold, the manual must always be handed over to the new owner.

This manual must be preserved with care. If it is lost or becomes damaged, contact a Ducati Dealer or

authorised Service Centre without delay to obtain a new copy of the manual.

The quality standards and safety of Ducati motorcycles are steadily improved as new design solutions,

equipment and accessories are developed. While the information contained in this manual is current at the

time of going to print, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time without

notice and without any obligations. For this reason, the illustrations in this manual might  from your

motorcycle.

Any and all reproduction or spreading of the contents herein in whole or in  is forbidden. All rights

reserved to Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Any request for  authorisation shall be addressed to this

company, specifying the reasons for request.

Enjoy your ride!

Table of contents

Introduction 8

Safety guidelines 8

Warning symbols used in the manual 9

Intended use 10

Rider's obligations 10

Rider's training 11

Apparel 12

Safety "Best Practices" 13

Refuelling 15

Carrying the maximum load allowed 16

Information about carrying capacity 16

Dangerous products - warnings 17

Vehicle identification number 19

Engine identification number 20

Instrument panel (Dashboard) 21

Instrument panel 21

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the

Manual 24

Technological Dictionary 25

Information statement on UE directive

2014/53/UE 27

Function  30

Parameter displaying 31

Main and auxiliary functions 37

Vehicle speed indication 39

Gear indication 40

Engine rpm indication 41

DQS indicator 42

DTC indicator 44

ABS indicator 50

DWC indicator 56

Clock 62

Engine Coolant temperature 63

Riding mode 64

Function menu 69

Odometer (TOT) 70

Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 71

Average Fuel Consumption 1 (CONS.AVG

1) 73

Average speed 1 (SPEED AVG 1) 75

Trip time 1 (TRIP TIME 1) 77

Ambient air temperature (T AIR) 79

 fuel reserve counter (TRIP

FUEL) 80

Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 81

Instantaneous fuel consumption

(CONS.) 83

Music player management (PLAYER) -

accessory 84

Call management (LAST CALLS) -

accessory 91

Heated handgrips (HEATING GRIPS) -

accessory 93

 menu (SETTING MENU) 95

 menu - riding mode (Riding

Mode) 97

 menu - riding mode-  the

engine (Engine) 100

 menu - riding mode-  the DTC

(DTC) 102

 menu - riding mode-  the ABS

(ABS) 105

 menu - riding mode-  the DWC

(DWC) 107

 menu - riding mode-  the DQS

(DQS) 110

 menu - riding mode- restore values

(Default) 112

 menu - riding mode - restore all values

for all riding modes (All Default) 113

 menu - pin code activation (Pin

Code) 114

 menu - pin code modification (Pin

Code) 119

 menu - lap time (Lap) 125

 menu -  the backlighting

(Backlight) 131

 menu -  the date and time

(Date and Clock) 133

 menu - unit of measurement 

(Units) 139

 menu - service information

(Service) 146

 menu - tyre  and drive ratio

(Tyre Calibration) 147

 menu - DRL light mode  -

accessory (DRL Control) 152

 menu -  Bluetooth devices -

accessory (Bluetooth) 154

 menu - turn indicator mode 

(Turn Indicators) 162

 menu - information (Info) 164

Lap time (Lap) 166

Infotainment - accessory 168

Service indication (SERVICE) 176

Indication of Oil Service, Date Service and

Desmo Service COUNT DOWN 177

Indication of Oil Service, Date Service and

Desmo Service 178

DRL automatic mode indication -

accessory 179

Viewing side stand status 180

Warnings and Alarms 181

Errors 185

Light control 186

Immobilizer system 193

Keys 194

Key duplication 195

Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN

CODE 196

Controls 198

Position of motorcycle controls 198

Key-operated ignition switch and steering

lock 199

 switch 200

Clutch lever 201

Right-hand switch 202

 twistgrip 203

Front brake lever 204

Rear brake pedal 205

Gear change pedal 206

Adjusting the position of the gearchange

pedal and rear brake pedal 207

Main components and devices 209

Position on the vehicle 209

Tank filler plug 210

Seat lock 211

Side stand 214

Front fork adjustment 215

Adjusting the rear shock absorber 217

Riding the motorcycle 219

Running-in recommendations 219

Pre-ride checks 221

ABS device 223

 the engine 224

Moving  226

Braking 227

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 227

Stopping the motorcycle 229

Parking 230

Refuelling 231

Tool kit and accessories 233

Main use and maintenance

operations 236

Checking coolant level and topping up, if

necessary 236

Check clutch and brake fluid level 237

Checking brake pads for wear 239

Charging the  240

Checking drive chain tension 244

Lubricating the drive chain 246

Replacing the headlight bulbs 251

Changing the turn indicator bulbs 254

Number plate light 256

Aligning the headlight 257

Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 259

Tubeless tyres 260

Check engine oil level 262

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 265

Cleaning the motorcycle 266

Storing the motorcycle 267

 notes 268

Scheduled maintenance  269

Scheduled maintenance  operations to

be carried out by the dealer 269

Scheduled maintenance  operations to

be carried out by the Customer 273

Technical data 274

Weights 274

Dimensions 275

Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 276

Engine 278

Timing system 279

 data 280

Spark plugs 280

Fuel system 280

Brakes 280

Transmission 281

Frame 282

Wheels 282

Tyres 282

Suspension 282

Exhaust system 283

Available colours 283

Electric system 284

Routine maintenance record 290

Introduction

Safety guidelines

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 

daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you

smooth and enjoyable riding.

Your motorcycle is the result of Ducati Motor

Holding S.p.A.'s on-going research and

development  It is  that you

preserve its quality standard by strictly observing

the maintenance plan and using genuine spare

 This manual provides instructions on minor

maintenance operations. Major maintenance

operations are described in the Workshop Manual

available to Ducati Authorised Service Centres.

In your own interest, for your safety and in order to

guarantee product reliability, you are strongly

advised to refer to our authorised Dealers and

Service Centres for any operations listed in the

scheduled maintenance  see page 269.

Our highly skilled  have access to special

implements and appropriate equipment required to

 any servicing job at best, and use Ducati

original spare  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

racing competitions.

Tampering with or altering any components, even

 will make the warranty null and void

 immediately. Improper or poor

maintenance, using other than original spare 

or  not expressly approved by Ducati may

invalidate your warranty rights and lead to damage

or loss of 

Your safety and that of other road users are very

 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

recommends that you ride responsibly.

Before using your motorcycle for the first time, read

this entire manual carefully and closely follow the

guidelines outlined in it. The manual provides full

information on proper motorcycle operation and

maintenance. In case of any doubts, please contact a

Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

Warning symbols used in the manual

Several kinds of warnings are used as an  of the

possible hazards for you or other persons such as:

- Safety labels on the motorcycle;

- Safety messages preceded by a warning symbol

and either WARNING or IMPORTANT.



Failure to comply with these instructions may

put you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even

death of the rider or other persons.



Possibility of damaging 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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