2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 is a first-of-its-kind adventure riding bike that changes what it means to be versatile and fast on two wheels. As the top model in the Multistrada line, it combines the speed and agility of a sportbike with the ease and usability needed for long-distance trips. The Multistrada 1200 is powered by a strong 1198cc Testastretta 11° L-Twin engine that puts out a potent 150 horsepower, offering thrilling acceleration and endless possibilities for exploring. The 2014 Multistrada 1200 has advanced features like ride-by-wire throttle, selectable riding modes, Ducati’s innovative Skyhook Suspension (DSS), and a full suite of electronics, including Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and ABS, that make it perform well and adapt to different riding conditions. The Ducati Multistrada 1200 is a great motorcycle for taking on twisty mountain roads, cruising on the highway, or going off the beaten path. It is especially good at giving adventure-loving riders the best machine for every road and trip.

LCD unit functions

Warning
Stop the motorcycle before using the instrument panel controls. Never operate the instrument panel controls while riding.

1. SPEEDOMETER.
   Gives road speed.
2. ODOMETER.
   Gives total distance covered.
3. TRIP METER.
   Indicates distance traveled since the meters (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2) were last reset.
4. CLOCK.
5. FUEL LEVEL.
6. ENGINE RPM INDICATOR (RPM).
7. LAP TIME, MAXIMUM SPEED AND MAXIMUM RPM RECORDING (LAP).
8. DTC INDICATOR ACTIVE/NOT ACTIVE.
9. GEAR INDICATOR.
10. WATER TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.
    This function indicates engine coolant temperature.
    Important
    Do not ride the motorcycle if the temperature reaches the max. value as engine could suffer severe damage.
11. LCD Dot-Matrix.

LCD – How to set/display parameters
At the end of the check, the instrument panel always displays the Odometer (TOT) as the “main” indicator on the main display and the “riding mode” on the round display.

At the end of the initial check, the instrument panel will always show the “main” display. The main LCD (A) indicates the following information:

• Vehicle speed indication;
• Engine rpm indication (RPM);
• Gear indication;
• Clock indication;
• Fuel level indication;
• Coolant temperature indication;
• TOT – Odometer.

The Dot-Matrix LCD (B,Fig. 6) indicates the following information:

• WARNING (only if active);
• ERRORS (only if active);
• DESMO SERVICE (only if active);
• SET UP – “Riding Mode” set indication.
• At this point, by pressing button (1,Fig. 6) it is possible to switch to the following functions, displayed on the main LCD (A,Fig. 6):
• TRIP1 – Trip meter 1;
• TRIP2 – Trip meter 2.
• At this point, by pressing button (2,Fig. 6) it is possible to switch to the following functions, displayed on the Dot-matrix LCD (B,Fig. 6):
• RANGE – Remaining range;
• CONS. – Current fuel consumption;
• CONS. AVG – Average Fuel Consumption;
• SPEED AVG – Average speed;
• AIR – Air temperature;
• TRIP TIME – Trip time.

Vehicle speed indicator

This function displays vehicle speed (Km/h or mph depending on the set measurement system) on main LCD.
The instrument panel receives information about the actual speed (calculated in km/h) and displays the number increased by 5%.
The maximum speed displayed is 299 km/h (186 mph). Over 299 km/h (186 mph) a series of dashes will be displayed “- – -” (not flashing).

Engine rpm indicator (RPM)
This function displays the rpms on the main LCD. The instrument panel receives the engine rpm information and displays it.
This information is displayed progressively from the left to the right, identifying the rpms.

Engine rpm indicator (RPM)
This function displays the rpms on the main LCD. The instrument panel receives the engine rpm information and displays it.
This information is displayed progressively from the left to the right, identifying the rpms.

Engaged gear indicator
This function displays the gears.
The instrument panel receives information and indicates the engaged gear or “N” for neutral.

Clock
This function shows the time.
Time is always displayed as follows:
AM from 0:00 to 11:59;
PM from 12:00 to 11:59.
If battery power is suddenly cut off (Batt-OFF), when battery power is restored and upon next Key-On, the clock is reset and restarts operating from “0:00”.

Fuel level indicator
This function displays the fuel level. The low fuel light turns on when the level goes down to 2 marks and there are still 4 litres in the tank; if the level goes down further, the last mark will be displayed flashing.

Important
If the vehicle enters the reserve status and the light has turned on, it is recommended to turn the vehicle off when refueling (Key-Off); if fuel is added without turning it off (Key-On and engine off) the data may not be immediately updated.

Coolant temperature
This function indicates coolant indication state. The temperature unit of measurement can be selected (°C or °F):
for the Europe, Canada, France and Japan versions, the default unit is °C, while for the UK and USA versions the default unit is °F.
The reading is indicated as follows:

• if the reading is between – 39°C and +39°C “LO” is shown flashing on the instrument panel (steady);
• if the reading is between +40°C and +120°C it appears on the instrument panel (steady);
• if reading is +121 °C or higher, “HI” is shown flashing on the information panel;

Total distance covered indicator:
“Odometer”
This function shows the total distance covered by the vehicle.
Upon Key-On, the system automatically enters this function.
The odometer reading is stored permanently and cannot be reset.
If the distance travelled exceeds 99999 km (or 99999 miles), the value “99999” will be displayed permanently.
For the Europe, Canada, France and Japan versions, the default unit is km, while for the UK and USA versions the default unit is mi.

“Trip 1” meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset.
Holding button (1) pressed for 3 seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip meter. When the reading exceeds 999.9, the distance traveled is reset and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again. If the system measurement units are changed at any moment, or if there is an interruption in the power supply (Battery Off), the distance travelled is reset and the count starts from zero (considering the newly set unit of measurement).

Note
When this reading is reset, also “Average Consumption”, “Average Speed” and “Trip Time” functions are reset.
For the Europe, Canada, France and Japan versions the default unit is km, while for the UK and USA versions, the default unit is mi.

“Trip 2” meter
This function shows the distance traveled since the trip meter was last reset.
Holding button (1) pressed for 3 seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip meter. When the reading exceeds 999.9, distance traveled is reset and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again. If the system measurement units are changed at any moment, or if there is an interruption in the power supply (Battery Off), the distance travelled is reset and the count starts from zero (considering the newly set unit of measurement).
For the Europe, Canada, France and Japan versions the default unit is km, while for the UK and USA versions, the default unit is mi.

Indication if the DTC function is active/not active
This function indicates if DTC (Ducati Traction Control) is active.
When “DTC” is not lit up in the inside the rim, this means that the function is disabled.

Indication if the LAP function is active/not active
This function indicates if LAP (Lap number) is active. When “LAP” is not lit up, this means that the function has been switched off.

Warning indication (Alarms/Signals)
The instrument panel shows some signals/malfunctions in real-time on the round “Dot-Matrix” display (B) that are not dangerous for correct vehicle operation.
At Key-On (at the end of the check) one or more “warnings” are displayed if they are active.
If a “warning” is activated during operation, the current indication on the round “Dot-Matrix” display (B) will switch automatically to the indicator.
If there are multiple indicators, they will scroll automatically every 3 seconds.

The following “warnings” could be displayed:

• Battery level;
• Traction control;
• Hands-free key;
• Hands-free key battery level;
• Coolant temperature;
• Steering release error;
• DTC off road setting (DTC OFF ROAD);
• ABS disabled (ABS OFF).
  When one or more “warnings” are active, it is possible to go to other functions by pushing button (2,Fig. 19).

“Low” battery level
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the status of the battery vehicle is low.
It is activated when the battery voltage is equal to or below 11.0 Volt.

Note
In this case, Ducati recommends charging battery in the shortest delay using the special instrument as engine could not be started.
Two conditions are provided in order to save battery charge:

1. when engine is running, if engine is stopped but the instrument panel is not turned off, the suspension system power is cut after 30 seconds;
2. when engine is stopped, if the instrument panel is turned on but engine is not started, the suspension system power is cut after 30 seconds.

Traction Control (DTC) deactivated
The activation of this “warning” indicates that DTC (Ducati Traction Control) has been turned off.

Hands-Free key (HF) not recognized
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands-Free system does not detect the active key (1, Fig. 56) near the vehicle.

“Low” Hands-Free key (HF) battery level
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands-Free system has detected that the battery that permits the active key (1,Fig. 56) to communicate and turn the vehicle on is almost discharged.

“High” engine coolant temperature
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the engine coolant temperature is high. It is activated when the temperature reaches 121°C (250°F).

Steering release error – Steering still locked
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands-Free System was not able to extract the steering lock.

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