Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Main maintenance operations

Tool kit and accessories

The tool kit (2) is located under the seat (1) while the owner’s manual is housed in the compartment under the seat. The tool kit includes: Fuse pliers; Two helmet anti-theft cables; Scr ...

Changing air filter

Important Have the air filter maintenance performed at a ducati dealer or authorised service centre. Cooling circuit capacity: 2.5 Cu. Dm (litres). Warning This operation must be carried out wi ...

Other materials:

Spark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode: an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and running at the right temperature. Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm. Important ...

Throttle valve operation engine
Introduction The electric motor actuating the throttle valve for the vertical cylinder is mounted on the throttle body of the diavel, while a link rod connects the vertical cylinder throttle valve to the horizontal cylinder throttle valve. In the electric motor, the throttle valve position se ...

Refitting the engine
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Important Apply recommended grease and tighten the special screws (6) to a torque of 60 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Tighten the nuts (3) to a torque of 48 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Warning For the assembly seque ...