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:

Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and effective vehicle operation. A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of an automobile, so defensive riding in addition to wearing protective apparel is extremely importa ...

Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
Warning Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water. Remove the dust cap to expose the bleed val ...

Cylinder compression test
Note The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at the end of this section. Engine performance is directly correlated to the pressure that can be measured in the combustion chambers of the two cylinders. Pressure which is too high/low or an excessive difference be ...