2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 is a high-performance adventure touring motorbike that is both flexible and fast. It changes what it means to tour. The powerful 1198.4cc Testastretta 11° engine in the Multistrada 1200 gives it a thrilling 160 horsepower and a lot of power and speed for adventures on and off the road. It has advanced electronics like Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS), multiple riding modes, cornering ABS, and traction control that make it comfortable, stable, and safe in all kinds of road situations. The Multistrada 1200 is great for long trips because it has a relaxed riding position, an adjustable windscreen, and large saddlebags. The 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 is a true work of art. Its sleek and elegant design, great performance, and cutting-edge technology make it a true masterpiece. It combines sportiness and touring skills in a way that makes riders feel like they can go anywhere and do anything.

Option kits / Customisations

Four customization kits designed to enhance different styles of the motorcycle. Four sets of equipment, that can be matched together at will to lend your Multistrada the character that suits you best.

• TOURING;
• SPORT;
• URBAN;
• ENDURO.

Information herein refers to Multistrada 1200. Information on any other customisation (TOURING, SPORT, URBAN and ENDURO) is indicated only when different from the Multistrada 1200.

TOURING

1. Set of side panniers for a total capacity of 58 l;
2. Centre stand;
3. Heated handgrips adjustable through 3 levels.

SPORT

1. “Termignoni” carbon type-approved silencer (compliant with EU type-approval requirements);
2. Carbon front mudguard;
3. Billet aluminum clutch and brake fluid reservoir covers.

Main functions

The functions displayed in the Standard screen are the following:
Main information

• Engine rpm indication (RPM)
• Motorcycle speed
• Fuel level
• Engine Coolant temperature
• Riding Mode
• ABS
• DTC
• DWC
  Gear
• Menu 1 displays the following functions:
  Odometer (TOT)
• Trip meter 1 (TRIP1)
• Trip meter 2 (TRIP2)
• Residual range (RANGE)
• Trip time (TRIP TIME)
• Clock
• Player if Bluetooth is available
• Menu 2 displays the following functions:
• Average Fuel Consumption (CONS. AVG)
• Instantaneous fuel consumption (CONS.)
• Average speed (SPEED AVG)
• Ambient air temperature
  Additional information
• Infotainment — Bluetooth
• Cruise Control
• Service indication (SERVICE)
• Warnings/Alarms
• Heated handgrip (optional)

The functions within the Setting Menu that can be modified by the user are the following:

• Riding mode customization (RIDING MODE): this menu allows customization of:
• Engine setting (ENGINE)
• DTC level setting (DTC)
• DWC level setting (DWC)
• ABS setting (ABS)
• Reset to default settings (DEFAULT)
• PIN CODE (enter/change)
• Date setting (DATE SET)
• Clock setting (CLOCK SET)
• Display backlighting (BACK LIGHT)
• Unit setting (Speed – Temperature – Fuel consumption) (UNITS)
• Bluetooth setting (pairing/deleting any paired devices, only if available)

Engine rpm indication (RPM)
This function allows displaying engine rpm. The instrument panel receives rpm value and displays it. The information is displayed by the bargraph filling from the left to the right according to the engine rpm and with the negative display (switching OFF of the digit and switching on of its rectangle) of the numerical digit of the relevant miles.
When the threshold before the rpm limiter is reached, the corresponding warning lights will turn on.

Motorcycle speed
The instrument panel receives information about the actual motorcycle speed (calculated in km/h) and displays the value increased by 5% and converted in the set unit of measurement (km/h or mph).
The max. displayed speed is 299 km/h (186 mph).
A string of dashes “- – -” is displayed with the set unit of measurement if:

• speed is equal to 299 km/h or 186 mph or if the instrument panel is not receiving the speed value (“- – -” steady ON);
• the rear speed sensor is in fault (flashing “- – -“).

Riding Mode
The Riding Mode can be selected from the instrument panel. Four preset riding modes are available: SPORT, TOURING, URBAN and ENDURO. The selected and active riding mode is displayed on the top part of the instrument panel display, above the speed indication, in all four layouts.

Warning
Ducati recommends changing the Riding mode when the motorcycle is stopped. If the riding mode is changed while riding, be very careful (it is recommended to change the Riding mode at a low speed).

Every Riding Mode contains the following parameters, set by Ducati or customized by the user through the setting function pages:

• a specific level of intervention for the DTC traction control (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, OFF);
• a specific level of intervention for the DWC (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, OFF);
• a specific ABS calibration (1, 2, 3, OFF);
• a specific engine power that will change throttle behavior (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW).

Riding mode change function
This function allows changing vehicle riding mode. Press the CONFIRM MENU button (4) to change the riding mode.
The display shows the four riding modes (SPORT, TOURING, URBAN and ENDURO).
Each time you press button (4), the instrument panel makes a Riding Mode name flash and shifts the arrow to the left side of the name to indicate the selected Riding Mode.
After selecting the desired riding mode, confirm it by keeping the CONFIRM MENU (4) button pressed for 1, 5 seconds.

Once the desired riding mode is highlighted, if the CONFIRM MENU button (4) is not pressed within 5 seconds, the new riding mode selection is not stored and the standard screen is displayed.
When system requests rider to confirm the riding mode change, the procedure will output an error if:

• the vehicle is still and the throttle control is open so the “CLOSE GAS” indication will be displayed.
• The vehicle is moving, the throttle control and the brake pressure are checked and “CLOSE GAS” and “DON’T BRAKE” may be displayed.

DTC
The instrument panel displays DTC status as follows:

• if DTC is active, the “DTC” and the rectangle with the Traction Control intervention level number (1 to 8);
• if DTC is active, but system is in degraded operation due to a fault, DTC lettering, the DTC intervention level number from 1 to 8 (flashing) and the relevant rectangle; also the DTC/DWC warning light starts flashing;
• if the DTC is disabled, the DTC lettering and the dash “-” are steady ON;
• if there is a fault in the system, the DTC lettering will flash.
  If DTC is in fault or the Black Box is in fault, the instrument panel will display “DTC” and “-” flashing and DTC/DWC warning light will be steady on.

Warning
DTC is a rider aid that can be used on the track, on the road and off 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.

Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Warning Excellent operation of the DTC system, for all available levels, is ensured only with the OE tyres and/or with the ones recommended by Ducati. In particular, OE tyres for this motorcycle are Pirelli Scorpion Trail II in the following sizes: 120/70ZR17 at the front, 190/55ZR17 at the rear. The use of tyres of different size and characteristics to the original tyres may alter the operating characteristics of the system thus making it unsafe. It is recommended not to install tyres of a different size than the ones approved for your vehicle.
If level 8 is selected, the DTC will kick in at the slightest hint that the rear wheel is starting to spin. Between level 8 and level 1 there are other 6 intermediate levels. DTC intervention decreases regularly from level 8 to level 1.
Levels 1 and 2 were specifically designed for off-road use and do not ensure correct control of traction loss on asphalt.
With levels 3 and 4, DTC control unit allows both rear tyre to spin and sliding sideways when exiting a turn; we recommend using these levels only on track and to very experienced riders.
The choice of the correct level depends on 3 main variables:

1. The 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/path (see below, tips for use on the track and on the road). Poor grip requires a higher level that ensures a more aggressive DTC intervention.

Level depends on type of track/path
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 in order to heat the tyres and get used to the system. Then try levels 6, 5, 4, etc., in succession until you identify the DTC sensitivity level that suits you best.
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 the road
We recommend level 6 be used in order to get used to the system (default level for the URBAN riding mode). If the level of DTC intervention seems aggressive, try reducing the setting to levels 5, 4, etc., until you find the level 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 7 the DTC intervention seems excessive, switch to level 6; alternatively, if on level 7 you cannot perceive any DTC intervention, switch to level 8).

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