2014 Ducati Monster 1200 Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 is a beautiful and powerful naked sportbike that pushes the limits of speed and design. It is a great example of what the Monster line is all about. The Monster 1200 looks strong and fierce, which makes it stand out and give off a sense of raw power. At its core is a strong 1198cc Testastretta 11° L-Twin engine that makes an amazing 135 horsepower and gives it thrilling acceleration and heart-pounding speed. The Monster 1200 also comes with advanced features like ride-by-wire throttle, multiple riding modes, and Ducati’s innovative Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) with ABS and Ducati Traction Control (DTC), which makes sure riders have full control over this beastly machine. The 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 is a high-performance naked sportbike that combines style, performance, and flexibility in a way that no other bike can. It will give riders an unmatched and exhilarating riding experience.

Selecting the Riding Mode

Press CONFIRM MENU button (4) to enter the menu for selecting the Riding Mode (A). The instrument panel displays the speed indication (on the RH side) and displays riding mode name (on the LH side):

• SPORT
• TOURING
• URBAN
  One of them will be marked to indicate the last memorized condition that is currently active.

Warning
It is not possible to open the menu for selecting the riding mode, if button (4) is in the position for activating the turn indicators (to the left or right).
For the marked Riding Mode, the instrument panel displays information concerning some of the associated parameters:

• ABS system: ABS lettering followed by the set calibration level (1, 2, 3) in case ABS is active or followed by OFF in case ABS is disabled.
• DTC system: DTC lettering followed by the set level (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) in case DTC is active or followed by OFF in case DTC is disabled;
• engine power (ENGINE): ENG lettering followed by set engine power: HIGH, MED or LOW.

Displayed information includes the values stored for each single Riding Mode. The stored settings may be the factory ones (Ducati default settings) or the ones customized by the owner. Any time CONFIRM MENU button (4) is pressed, the selected riding mode is highlighted together with the associated parameters (A, Fig. 19).
Once the desired riding mode is highlighted, confirm the selection by holding down the CONFIRM MENU button (4) for 2 seconds: the new riding mode selection is stored and the standard screen
(B, Fig. 19) is displayed.
Once the desired riding mode is highlighted, if the CONFIRM MENU button (4) is not pressed within 10 seconds, the new riding mode selection is not stored and the standard screen (C, Fig. 19) is displayed.

When system requests rider to confirm the riding mode change, the procedure will output an error if:

• the throttle twistgrip is open, brakes are activated and the motorcycle is not still; in this case “CLOSE THROTTLE AND RELEASE BRAKES” warning is displayed. If throttle is not closed or brakes are not released or vehicle is not taken to zero speed within 5 seconds, the riding mode change procedure will not be completed and the display will go back to standard screen.

Note
If the change of riding mode is associated with the ABS change of state from “ON” to “OFF” or vice-versa, the instrument panel also starts the procedure for disabling or activating the ABS, respectively, upon confirmation of the selected riding mode.

DUCATI Traction Control

The instrument panel displays DTC status as follows:

• if DTC is active, DTC lettering and the Traction Control intervention level number (1 to 8);
• if DTC is not active, DTC OFF warning;
• if DTC or the Black Box control unit features an error, the message “DTC – – -“; the EOBD warning light turns on and the relevant error is displayed.
  The function is displayed with TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL layouts, values for these functions are indicated in the same way as for the TRACK mode.

Warning
DTC is a rider aid that can be used both on the track and the road. The system is designed to make riding easier and to enhance safety, but in no way relieves the rider of the obligation to drive responsibly and to maintain a high standard of riding in order to avoid accidents, whether caused by his own errors or those of other road users, through making emergency maneuvers, in accordance with the prescriptions of the road traffic code.
The rider must always be aware that active safety systems have a preventive function. The active elements help the rider control the motorcycle, making it as easy and safe to ride as possible. The presence of an active safety system should not encourage the rider to ride at speeds beyond reasonable limits, not in accordance with the road conditions, the laws of physics, good riding standards and the requirements of the road traffic code.
The following table indicates the most suitable level of DTC intervention for the various riding modes as well as the default settings in the “Riding Modes” that can be selected by the rider.

DTC	RIDING MODE	USE	DEFAULT
1	TRACK	Track use for expert riders. System per- mits sliding sideways.	NO
2	SPORT	Sport style on the road and on the track, for experienced riders. System permits sliding sideways.	It is the default level for the “SPORT” Riding Mode
3	SPORT	Sport road style for experienced riders. System permits sliding sideways.	NO
4	TOURING	Fast touring style.	It is the default level for the “TOURING” Riding Mode
5	TOURING	Touring style.	NO
6	URBAN	“Very safe” style on any kind of path.	It is the default level for the “URBAN” Riding Mode
7	RAIN	For riding on slightly wet or moist road. Compatible with ENGINE LOW setting.	NO
8	HEAVY RAIN	For riding on wet road. Compatible with ENGINE LOW setting.	NO

Tips on how to select the sensitivity level

Warning The 8 levels of the DTC system your motorcycle is equipped with were calibrated with original equipment tyres (make, model and size). The use of tyres of different size to the original tyres may alter the operating characteristics of the system.
Motorcycle original equipment: (front 120/70ZR17 -rear 190/55ZR17).
– Pirelli Diablo Rosso II.
In the case of minor differences, such as for example, tyres of a different make and/or model than the OE ones, but with the same size (front 120/70ZR17 – rear 190/55ZR17), it may be sufficient to simply select the suitable level setting from those available in order to restore optimal system operation.
If tyres of a different size class are used or if the tyre dimensions differ significantly from the original tyres, it may be that the system operation is affected to the point where none of the 8 available level settings will give satisfactory results.

In this case it is advisable to deactivate the traction control system.
If level 8 is selected, the DTC system will kick in at the slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin.
Between level 8 and level 1 there are other intermediate levels. DTC intervention decreases from level 8 to level 1.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 allow both spinning and skidding of the rear wheel out of a corner: these levels are recommended only for expert riders, in particular level 1 is designed for track use.
The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the following parameters:

1. The tyre/asphalt grip (type of tyre, amount of tyre wear, the road/track surface, weather conditions, etc.);
2. The characteristics of the path/circuit (bends all taken at similar speeds or at very different speeds):
3. The riding mode (whether the rider has a “smooth” or a “rough” style).

Level depends on grip conditions: the choice of level setting depends greatly on the grip conditions of the track/circuit (see below, tips for use on the track and on the road). Level depends on type of track: if the track/path features bends all taken at similar speeds, it will be easier to find a level suitable for all bends; while a track/path with bends all requiring different speeds will require a DTC level setting that is the best compromise for all bends.
Level depends on riding style: The DTC will tend to kick in more with a “smooth” riding style, where the motorcycle is leaned over further, rather than with a “rough” style, where the motorcycle is straightened up as quickly as possible when exiting a turn.

Tips for use on the track
We recommend that level 6 is used for a couple of full laps (to allow the tyres to warm up) in order to get used to the system. Then try levels 5, 4, etc., in succession until you identify the DTC sensitivity level that suits you best (always try each level for at least two laps to allow the tyres to warm up).
Once you have found a satisfactory setting for all the corners except one or two slow ones, where the system tends to kick in and control too much, you can try to modify your riding style slightly to a more
“rough” approach to cornering i.e. straighten up more rapidly on exiting the corner, instead of immediately trying a different level setting.

Tips for use on dry road
Activate the DTC, select level 6 and ride the motorcycle in your usual style; if the level of DTC sensitivity seems excessive, try levels 5, 4, etc., until you find the one that suits you best.
If changes occur in the grip conditions and/or circuit characteristics and/or your riding style, and the level setting is no longer suitable, switch to the next level up or down and proceed to determine the best setting (e.g. if with level 5 the DTC intervention seems excessive, switch to level 4; alternatively, if on level 5 you cannot perceive any DTC intervention, switch to level 6).

Tips for use on wet road
Level 7 is recommended when road is slightly wet or damp and level 8 on wet road. It is also recommended to select ENGINE LOW in these conditions.

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