Ducati MULTISTRADA 950 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 12

Rider's training 13

Apparel 14

Safety "Best Practices" 15

Refuelling 17

Carrying the maximum load allowed 18

Information about carrying capacity 18

Dangerous products - warnings 19

Vehicle identification number 21

Engine identification number 22

Option kits / Customisations 23

Instrument panel (Dashboard) 32

Instrument panel 32

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the

Manual 36

Technological Dictionary 36

Information statement on UE directive

2014/53/UE 39

Function  42

Parameter  43

Main and auxiliary functions 48

Engine rpm indication (RPM) 50

Motorcycle speed 51

Fuel level 52

Engine Coolant temperature 53

Clock 54

Riding Mode 55

ABS 58

DTC 65

DQS - accessory 71

Gear 73

Menu Functions 74

Odometer (TOT) 75

Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1) 76

Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2) 77

Trip time (TRIP 1 TIME) 78

Average Fuel Consumption (CONS. AVG

1) 79

Instantaneous fuel consumption

(CONS.) 81

Average speed (SPEED AVG 1) 82

Residual range (RANGE) 84

Ambient air temperature (T-AIR) 85

Player management (PLAYER

CONTROL) 86

Call management (CALLS) 87

ABS enabling/disabling 88

 menu (SETTING MENU) 90

Customising the Riding Mode (RIDING

MODE) 92

Customising the Riding Mode: Engine

 94

Customising the Riding Mode: DTC level

 96

Customising the Riding Mode: ABS

 98

Customising the Riding Mode: DQS enabling/

disabling - accessory 100

Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to

default  (DEFAULT) 102

Customising the Riding Mode: Reset to

default  (ALL DEFAULT) 104

Activation of PIN CODE (PIN CODE) 106

Modification of PIN CODE (PIN CODE) 110

Date  (DATE SETTING) 115

CLOCK SETTING 119

Backlighting  (BACKLIGHT) 121

 the unit of measurement (UNITS

SETTING) 122

Service thresholds (SERVICE INFO) 128

Tyre  and drive ratio (TIRE

CALIBRATION) 130

Bluetooth device 

(BLUETOOTH) 134

Turn indicator automatic  feature

(TURN INDICATORS) 144

Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 146

 indication (BATTERY) 147

Infotainment 148

Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) 158

Service indication (SERVICE) 159

OIL SERVICE zero warning 160

OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO

SERVICE indication 161

OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or DESMO

SERVICE countdown indication 162

Warnings/Alarms 163

Error warnings 167

Side stand warning 168

Light control 169

Fog lights 172

Immobilizer system 173

Keys 174

Duplicate keys 175

Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN

CODE 176

Controls 179

Position of motorcycle controls 179

Key-operated ignition switch and steering

lock 180

 switch 181

Clutch lever 183

Right-hand switch 184

 twistgrip 185

Front brake lever 186

Rear brake pedal 187

Gear change pedal 188

Adjusting the position of the gearchange

pedal and rear brake pedal 189

Main components and devices 190

Position on the vehicle 190

Tank filler plug 191

Seat lock 192

Seat height adjustment 196

Side stand 199

Bluetooth control unit 201

Power outlet 203

Centre stand 205

Assembling the Ducati side panniers 206

Using the side panniers 211

USB connection 215

Adjusting windscreen height 216

Adjusting the front fork 217

Adjusting the rear shock absorber 219

Riding the motorcycle 221

Running-in recommendations 221

Pre-ride checks 223

ABS device 225

Engine  226

Moving  228

Braking 229

Stopping the motorcycle 231

Parking 232

Refuelling 233

Tool kit and accessories 235

Main use and maintenance

operations 236

Checking coolant level and topping up, if

necessary 236

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 238

Checking brake pads for wear 240

Charging the  241

Checking drive chain tension 245

Lubricating the drive chain 247

Replacing the high and low beam

bulbs 252

Number plate light 254

Aligning the headlight 255

Adjusting the rear-view mirrors 257

Tubeless tyres 258

Check engine oil level 261

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 263

Cleaning the motorcycle 264

Storing the motorcycle 266

 notes 266

Scheduled maintenance  267

Scheduled maintenance  operations to

be carried out by the dealer 267

Scheduled maintenance  operations to

be carried out by the Customer 271

Technical data 272

Weights 272

Dimensions 273

Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 274

Engine 276

Timing system 277

 data 278

Spark plugs 278

Fuel system 278

Brakes 278

Transmission 279

Frame 280

Wheels 280

Tyres 280

Suspension 281

Exhaust system 281

Available colours 281

Electric system 282

Routine maintenance record 288

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 0 .

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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