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Owner’s manual
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DUCATI
998s FINAL EDITION
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Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept our Note best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. declines any liability think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding manual. The information contained herein is valid at the s.p.a wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. time of going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. We are steadily
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Main components and devices 20 Location 20 Tank filler plug 21 Seat catch and helmet hook 22 Side stand 24 Steering damper 25 Front fork adjusters 26 Shock absorber adjusters 28 General 6 Changing motorcycle track alignement 29 Warranty 6 E Symbols 6 Directions for use 31 Useful information for safe riding 7 Running-in recommendations 31 Carrying the maximum load allowed 8 Pre-ride checks 32 Identification data 9 Starting the engine 33 Moving
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Chain tension inspection 48 For United States of America version only 70 Chain lubrication 48 Replacing bulbs 49 Routine maintenance record 79 Beam setting 53 Rear view mirror adjustment 54 Tubeless tyres 54 Checking engine oil level 56 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 57 Cleaning the motorcycle 58 Storing the bike away 59 E Important notes 59 Technical data 60 Overall dimensions 60 Weights 60 Top-ups 61 Engine 62 Timing system 62 Performance data 63 Spa
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GENERAL Symbols Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual carefully so as to become familiar with your motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati Dealer or Authorized 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 Warranty of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time. In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product E re
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Useful information for safe riding lane in good time using the suitable turn indicators. Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the Warning blind spot of vehicles ahead. Read this section before riding your motorcycle. Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or when riding in the areas near exits from private grounds, car Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always parks or on slip roads to access motorways. make sure you have your licence with you when riding; Alw
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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 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, pillion passenger, luggage and additional E accessories should not exceed 375 Kg. Arrange your luggage or he
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Identification data All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for frame (fig. 1.1) and engine (fig. 1.2). Frame number Engine number Note E These numbers identify the motorcycle model and are required when ordering spare parts. fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2 9
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CONTROLS Warning This section details the position and function of all E 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) Choke lever. 6) Right switch. 7) Throttle twistgrip. 8) Front brake lever. 9) Gear change pedal. 10) Rear brake pedal. fig. 2 10
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E S R O C I Instrument panel (fig. 4) 7) High beam light (blue). 1) Speedometer (km/h or mph). Comes on when right high beam is on. Gives road speed. 8) Water temperature indicator . a) Odometer (km or miles). Indicates engine coolant temperature. Gives total distance covered. b) Trip meter (km or miles). Important Gives distance covered since last resetting. Stop riding if the temperature reaches the max. c) Trip meter resetting knob. value, otherwise the engine might damage. Turn to reset tri
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Keys (fig. 4) Two universal keys are supplied for the ignition, the steering lock, the seat lock and the fuel filler cap and a plate (1) bearing key identification number. 1 Note Separate the two keys and keep the identification plate in a safe place. E fig. 4 12 DUCATI DUCATI
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Ignition switch and steering lock (fig. 5) A B It is located in front of the fuel tank and has four positions: A) ON: lights and engine enabled; B) OFF: lights and engine disabled; C) LOCK: steering locked; C D) P: parking light and steering lock. D Warning This model is equipped with an energy-saving CPU. E If the key stays ON for a long period but the ignition button is not pressed within 15 seconds, the CPU will stop operating to avoid current absorption. Move the key to OFF and then to ON ag
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Left switch (fig. 6) 1) Dip switch, light dip switch, two positions: 4 position = low beam on; position = high beam on. 2) Switch = 3-position turn indicator: centre position = off; position = left turn; position = right turn. To disable turn indicators, push in when switch returns to E central position. 1 3) Button = warning horn. 2 3 fig. 6 4) Button = passing. 14
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Clutch lever (fig. 7) Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster 2 (2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar. To set lever distance from twistgrip, push lever (1) fully 1 forward and turn the dial adjuster (2) to one of its four positions. Remember that position no. 1 gives maximum distance between lever and twistgrip, whereas lever and twistgrip are closest when adjuster is set to position no. 4. When you pull in the lever (1), you will disengage the E engine fr
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Fast idle lever (fig. 8) A The fast idle lever (1) is used to start the engine from cold and to increase the engine idle rotation speed after B starting. Control positions: A - (vertical) Control not activated B - Control fully activated The lever may also be placed on intermediate positions to match the progressive engine warming up (see page 33). E Important Never use this device when the engine is warm. Do not run with the fast idle control on. 1 fig. 8 16
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Right switch (fig. 9) Front brake lever (fig. 9) 1) Switch for ENGINE STOP, two positions: Pull in the lever (4) towards the twistgrip to operate the position (RUN) = run. front brake. The system is hydraulically operated and you position (OFF) = stop. just need to pull the lever gently. The brake lever is provided with a dial adjuster (5) for Warning lever distance adjustment from twistgrip on handlebar. This switch is mainly intended for use in emergency cases when you need to stop
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Rear brake pedal (fig. 10) Gear change pedal (fig. 11) Push down on the pedal (1) with your foot to operate the The gear change pedal is at rest when in the central rear brake. position N, is moved up and down to change gears and The system is hydraulically operated. then returns to the central position. st down = push down on the pedal to engage 1 gear and to shift down. The N light will go out. nd rd up = lift the pedal to engage the 2 gear and then the 3 , th th th 4 , 5 and 6 gear. Each ti
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Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals The gear change and rear brake pedals can be adjusted to suit the preferred riding position of each rider. To set the gear change pedal, lock linkage (1) and loosen the check nuts (2) and (3). Note Nut (2) has a left-hand thread. Fit an open-end wrench to the hexagon portion of linkage E (1). Rotate linkage until setting pedal in the desired position. Tighten both check nuts onto linkage. fig. 11.2 To set the rear brake pedal, loosen check nut (4).
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MAIN COMPONENTS AND DEVICES 2 8 4 Location (fig. 12) 1) Tank filler plug. E 2) Seat catch. 3) Side stand. 4) Hook for helmet fastening cable. 5) Steering damper. 6) Rear view mirrors. 7) Front fork adjusters. 7 9 3 8 8) Rear shock absorber adjusters. 9) Motorcycle track alignment linkage. 6 5 1 6 7 4 fig. 12 20
