Ducati 748 996 '2000.pdf

Owner’s manual

DUCATI 748/996

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 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.

Ducati Motor 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 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

Tank filler plug 18

Seat catch and helmet hook 19

Side stand 21

Steering damper 22

Front fork adjusters 22

Rear shock absorber adjusters 24

Changing motorcycle track alignement 25

General 6

Warranty 6

Symbols 6

Useful information for safe riding 7

Carrying the max load allowed 8

Identification data 9

Directions for use 26

Running-in recommendations 26

Pre-ride checks 28

Starting the engine 29

Moving off 31

Braking 31

Stopping the motorcycle 32

Parking 32

Refueling 33

Controls 10

Position of motorcycle controls 10

Instrument panel 11

Keys 12

Ignition switch and steering lock 12

Left switch 13

Clutch lever 14

Cold start button 14

Right switch 15

Throttle twistgrip 15

Front brake lever 15

Rear brake pedal 16

Gear change pedal 16

Maintenance 34

Tool kit and accessories 34

Routine maintenance 35

Main maintenance operations 38

Removing the fairing 38

Cleaning and changing air filters 40

Checking the coolant level 41

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 42

Checking brake pads for wear 43

Lubricating cables and joints 43

Throttle cable adjustment 44

Checking battery electrolyte level 44

Main components and devices 17

Location 17

Charging the battery 45

Adjusting headstock angle 46

Chain tension inspection 47

Chain lubrication 47

Replacing bulbs 48

Beam setting 51

Tubeless Tyres 52

Checking engine oil level 53

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 54

Cleaning the motorcycle 55

Storing the bike away 56

Important notes 56

Routine maintenance record 78

Technical data 57

Overall dimensions 57

Weights 57

Top-ups 58

Engine 59

Timing system 59

Performance data 60

Spark plugs 60

Brakes 60

Transmission 61

Frame 62

Wheels 62

Tyres 63

Suspensions 63

Electric system 64

For United States of America version only 68

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