Ducati MONSTER 821 2016 Manuale utente

Owner’s manual

This manual is an integral part of the motorcycle and must remain with it for its entire life.

The manual must accompany the motorcycle if it is sold or transferred to a new owner.

Please store this manual in a safe a place. In case of damage or loss, request a new copy by contacting:

Ducati North America, Inc.

10443 Bandley Drive

Cupertino, California, 95014

Tel: 001.408.253.0499

Fax: 001.408.253.4099

E-mail: cu[email protected]

Web site: www.ducatiusa.com

Quality and safety standards of Ducati motorcycles are constantly being updated consequent to the

development of new design solutions, equipment and accessories. Although the manual includes fully

updated information at the time of print, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. therefore reserves the right to make

changes without prior notification or without incurring obligations. For this reason, you may note

discrepancies when comparing some illustrations with your motorcycle.

Any and all reproduction or dissemination of the contents in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. All rights

are reserved by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Requests for authorizations shall be made in writing to this

company with specification of the reason.

Owner's manual US/CANADA

We'd like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts and congratulate you on your excellent choice of

motorcycle. We imagine you'll be riding your Ducati motorcycle for long trips as well as short daily excursions.

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.

Your motorcycle is the result of constant research and development by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., so it's

important that the standard of quality is upheld through careful observance of the scheduled maintenance

chart and the use of original spare parts. In the Owner's Manual you'll find instructions for performing small

maintenance procedures. The most important servicing and maintenance procedures are contained in the

Service Manual available at Authorized Service Centers of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A..

In your own interest and safety, and in order to guarantee product reliability, we strongly recommend that

you go to an Authorized Dealer or Service Center for any servicing included on the scheduled maintenance

chart, see page 243.

Our highly skilled staff has access to the special tools and equipment needed to perform any servicing

procedure with expertise. They use only Ducati original spare parts as the best guarantee for full

interchangeability, smooth running and long life.

All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet. The Warranty does not extend to motorcycles used

in competitions or competitive trials. Any tampering or even partial modification of the components will result

in automatic invalidation of Warranty rights. Incorrect or insufficient servicing procedures, use of non-original

spare parts or parts not explicitly approved by Ducati may lead to the invalidation of the Warranty, besides

potential damage and reduced performance.

Enjoy your ride!

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Safety guidelines 7

Warning symbols used in the manual. 8

Permitted use 9

Rider's obligation 10

Reporting safety defects 12

Rider education 13

Clothing 13

"Best Practices" for safety 15

Refueling 17

Carrying the maximum load allowed 18

Dangerous products - warnings 19

Vehicle ID number 21

Engine ID number 22

Plate positioning 23

Noise and exhaust emission control system

information 27

California emission control warranty

statement 27

Your warranty rights and obligations 27

Manufacturer's warranty coverage 28

Owner's warranty responsibilities: 28

California evaporation emission system 29

Ducati limited warranty on emission control

system 30

Instrument Panel (Dashboard) 34

Display settings and functions 34

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the

Manual 38

Technological Dictionary 38

Function push-buttons 40

Parameter setting/displaying 41

Main functions 48

Motorcycle speed 50

Engine rpm indication (RPM) 51

Riding Mode 53

ABS 57

DTC 62

Engine coolant temperature 67

Menu 1 functions 69

Odometer (TOT) 70

Trip meter 1 (TRIP A) 72

Trip meter 2 (TRIP B) 73

Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP FUEL) 74

Trip time 75

Clock 76

Menu 2 functions 77

Average fuel consumption 78

Instantaneous fuel consumption 80

Average speed 81

External air temperature 83

Service warning (SERVICE) 84

OIL SERVICE zero warning 85

OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE countdown

indication 86

OIL SERVICE or DESMO SERVICE indication 87

Errors 88

Error warnings 89

Displayed errors description 90

LAP time 94

Setting MENU 97

Customizing the Riding Mode 99

Customizing the Riding Mode: storing

settings 102

Customizing the Riding Mode: Engine setting 104

Customizing the Riding Mode: DTC level

setting 106

Customizing the Riding Mode: ABS setting 109

Customizing the Riding Mode: restoring default

settings (ALL DEFAULT) 112

Customizing the Riding Mode: Restoring default

settings 113

Battery voltage 115

Backlighting setting 117

LAP 119

Clock setting 127

Pin Code 130

Changing the PIN CODE 134

Engine rpm digital indication (RPM) 139

Setting the unit of measurement 140

Light control 150

The Immobilizer system 153

Keys 154

Operation 155

Duplicate keys 156

Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN

CODE 157

Controls 161

Position of motorcycle controls 161

Key-operated ignition switch and steering

lock 162

Left-hand switch 163

Clutch lever 164

Righthand switch 167

Throttle twistgrip 168

Front brake lever 169

Rear brake pedal 170

Gear change pedal 171

Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear

brake pedals 172

Main components and devices 174

Position on the vehicle 174

Tank filler plug 175

Seat lock 176

Seat height adjustment 178

Helmet cable 183

Sidestand 184

Front fork adjusters 186

Rear shock absorber adjusters 188

Riding the motorcycle 192

Break-in recommendations 192

Pre-ride checks 194

Starting the engine 197

Moving off 199

Braking 200

Stopping the motorcycle 202

Refueling 203

Parking 204

Tool kit and accessories 205

Main maintenance operations 206

Checking coolant level and topping up, if

necessary 206

Change the air filter 207

Check brake fluid level 208

Checking brake pads for wear 210

Charging the battery 211

Charging and maintenance of the battery during

winter storage 214

Removing the battery 216

Refitting the battery 222

Checking drive chain tension 228

Chain lubrication 230

Replacing the bulbs 231

Beam setting 232

Tires 234

Check engine oil level 237

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 239

Cleaning the motorcycle 240

Storing the motorcycle 242

Important notes 242

Maintenance 243

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

performed by the Dealer 243

Scheduled maintenance chart: operations to be

performed by the customer 246

Technical data 247

Weights 247

Overall dimensions 248

Top-ups 249

Engine 251

Timing system 252

Performance data 253

Spark plugs 253

Fuel system 253

Brakes 254

Transmission 255

Frame 256

Wheels 256

Tires 256

Suspensions 256

Exhaust system 256

Available colors 257

Electrical system 258

Routine maintenance record 264

Introduction

Safety guidelines

We'd like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts

and congratulate you on your excellent choice of

motorcycle. We imagine you'll be riding your Ducati

motorcycle for long trips as well as short daily

excursions. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you

smooth and enjoyable riding.

Your motorcycle is the result of constant research

and development by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., so

it's important that the standard of quality is upheld

through careful observance of the scheduled

maintenance chart and the use of original spare parts.

In the Owner's Manual you'll find instructions for

performing small maintenance procedures. The most

important servicing and maintenance procedures are

contained in the Service Manual available at

Authorized Service Centers of Ducati Motor Holding

S.p.A..

In your own interest and safety, and in order to

guarantee product reliability, we strongly

recommend that you go to an Authorized Dealer or

Service Center for any servicing included on the

scheduled maintenance chart, see page 243.

Our highly skilled staff has access to the special tools

and equipment needed to perform any servicing

procedure with expertise. They use only Ducati

original spare parts as the best guarantee for full

interchangeability, smooth running and long life.

All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty

Booklet.

The Warranty does not extend to motorcycles used

in competitions or competitive trials.

Any tampering or even partial modification of the

components will result in automatic invalidation of

Warranty rights. Incorrect or insufficient servicing

procedures, use of non-original spare parts or parts

not explicitly approved by Ducati may lead to the

invalidation of the Warranty, besides potential

damage and reduced performance.

Your safety and that of others are very important.

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. urges you to ride your

motorcycle responsibly.

Before using your motorcycle for the first time,

please read this manual carefully from start to finish

and closely follow the guidelines. This will allow you

to obtain all information regarding a correct use and

maintenance. If you have any doubts or questions,

consult a Dealer or Authorized Service Center.

Warning symbols used in the manual.

Different forms of information regarding potential

hazards that may affect you or others have been

used. These include:

- Safety stickers on the motorcycle;

- Safety warnings preceded by a warning symbol

and by one or the two words Caution or

Important.

Attention

Failure to observe these instructions may lead

to a hazardous situation and cause severe injury to

the rider or others, or even death.

Important

Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or

its components.

Note

Additional information regarding the job being

performed.

The terms RIGHT and LEFT are referred to the

motorcycle viewed from the riding position.

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