Ducati MH900 EVOLUZIONE Manuel utilisateur

Owner’s manual

DUCATIMH900evoluzione

Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept ou t

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

that you strictly follow the indications given in this

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

your Ducati motorcycle will surely give you unforgettable

emotions. Please contact our authorised service centres

to have your motorcycle repaired or if you simply need

advice.

Enjoy your ride!

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.

For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty,

reliability and worth of your Ducati 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General 6

Warranty 6

Symbols 6

Useful information for safe riding 7

Carrying the max load allowed 8

Accessories 8

Identification data 9

Controls 10

Position of motorcycle controls 10

Instrument panel 11

Digital LCD functions 12

Keys 13

Ignition switch and steering lock 13

Left switch 14

Clutch lever 15

Fast-idle lever 15

Right switch 16

Throttle twistgrip 16

Front brake lever 16

Rear brake pedal 17

Gear change pedal 17

Setting the gear change pedal 18

Setting the rear brake pedal 18

Main components and devices 19

Location 19

Tank filler plug 20

Side stand 20

Shock absorber adjusters 21

Steering damper 22

Directions for use 23

Running-in recommendations 23

Pre-ride checks 24

Starting the engine 25

Moving off 27

Braking 27

Stopping the motorcycle 28

Refuelling 28

Parking 29

Tool kit and accessories 30

Main maintenance operations 31

Removing the seat 31

Removing the front fairing 32

Removing the body 32

Removing the fuel tank 33

Refitting the fuel tank 34

Changing the air filter 36

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 37

Checking brake pads for wear 38

Lubricating cables and joints 38

Throttle cable adjustment 39

Charging the batteries 40

Checking the drive chain tension 41

Chain lubrication 41

Replacing bulbs 42

Beam setting 45

Tyres 46

Checking engine oil level 48

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 49

Cleaning the motorcycle 50

Storing the bike away 50

Important notes 50

Technical data 51

Overall dimensions 51

Weights 51

Top-ups 52

Engine 53

Timing system 53

Performance data 54

Spark plugs 54

Brakes 54

Transmission 55

Frame 56

Wheels 56

Tyres 57

Suspensions 57

Electric system 58

For United States of America version only 62

Routine maintenance record 71

GENERAL

Warranty

In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product

reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our

Authorised Dealers and Workshops for any servicing

requiring 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 Booklet.

However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles

used in competitions or competitive trials. 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

booklet carefully so as to become familiar with your

motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please contact a

Ducati Dealer or Authorised Workshop. 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.

The terms right and left are referred to the motorcycle

viewed from the riding position.

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.

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.

Keep your feet on the footpegs when the motorcycle is

in motion.

Always hold the handlebar firmly with both hands so you

will be ready for sudden changes of direction or in the

road surface.

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.

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 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 mufflers stay hot for a

long time.

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.

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, luggage and additional accessories should

not exceed 290 Kg.

Try to 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. Improperly

secured luggage may affect stability.

Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebars or to

the front mud guard 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

(see page 46) and that they are in good condition.

Accessories

The motorcycle is supplied with paddock stand and

authenticity certificate.

Identification data

All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,

for frame (fig. 1.1) and engine (fig. 1.2).

Frame number

Engine number

Note

These numbers identify the motorcycle model and

should always be indicated when ordering spare parts.

Note

To expose engine serial number, remove the oil

sump guard on the left side.

fig. 1.1

fig. 1.2

CONTROLS

Warning

This section details the position and function of all

the controls you need to drive your motorcycle. Be sure

to read this information carefully before you use the

controls.

Position of motorcycle controls (fig. 2)

1) Instrument panel.

2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.

3) Left switch.

4) Clutch lever.

5) Fast-idle lever.

6) Right switch.

7) Throttle twistgrip.

8) Front brake lever.

9) Gear change pedal.

10) Rear brake pedal.

910

fig. 2

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